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Submitted: November 3, 2011
Image Size: 268 KB
Resolution: 476×750

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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed:1/197 second
Aperture:F/5.6
Focal Length:300 mm
ISO Speed:400
Date Taken:Oct 10, 2011, 2:51:28 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows
Sensor Size:3mm

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Critique by !MarkusDS Nov 4, 2011, 3:30:22 AM

It is easy to get out on an autumn day and enjoy the colors that only that time of year has to offer. It is easy to watch the mist wind its way through the yellow and ocher colored leaves and just let the tranquility relax you. It is, however, not easy to capture that atmosphere in a photo so that others can "feel" it too. It is my opinion that the artist has captured the very essence of autumn in this shot. When I first saw it it transported me into that forest and I enjoyed a moment of peace.
It was only then that my "photographic eye" started to roam the image and check it out on a technical level. Yes, there is room for improvement, but isn't that always the case with our pictures? What was important to me, was that the image managed to hold me for those first few very important moments, and it is my opinion that this is what separates a good picture from one that is not worthy of a second glance.
I congratulate you on a stunning capture.

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Critique by ~JindrichLisy Nov 4, 2011, 2:29:19 AM

Taking a picture of misty scenery where any direct sunlight is missing is technically quite easy. You don’t have to worry much about overexposed or underexposed areas because tones are mostly in medium lightness range. Low dynamic range of scene however leads to a low contrast between tones therefore close tones tends to melt into one. Picture consequently looses details and colors look pale.

So the first aspect that I would recommend you to focus on is increasing contrast while processing the picture. I see there is some space at your picture to stretch histogram more towards lights and slightly towards darks. It helps but not too much because you risk unnatural appearance. The key to smartly overcome a low dynamic range is hidden in high contrast increase only in mid-tones. I would also increase vibrancy and even slightly saturation to accent autumn colors of trees. Again mostly in mid-tones to avoid over burnt colors.

With above mentioned corrections the picture might easily move to a higher class of your portfolio. Anyway this is still a very good work! I found a lot of premium photos in your portfolio and some of them are really inspiring!