Photo Sharing: Ultra Wide Angle

[zackiedawg]

Just a few, since I haven't dropped any in here in a while! From June:

 

[C&B Young]

Not a Disney pic, but we spent the day at a car show getting in some practice with the Tokina 11-16. Takes a lot of getting used to, but I think we're getting the hang of it!

 

[CaptainsLady]

Wow. I absolutely love the look of the sky in this. And the colors of the flags and well, just everything. Amazing photo.

 

[WDWFigment]

Click it for Flickr!

 

[RBennett]

Ok Tom......... EXPLAIN. How in the world did you get this?? I want to know!!

 

[jimdemaio]

WOW! I would like to know too

 

[WDWFigment]

Ok Tom......... EXPLAIN. How in the world did you get this?? I want to know!!

WOW! I would like to know too

With my camera?

 

[KCmike]

 

[stitch_escaped]

I dont know, I think the colors are too overdone,very unrealistic, and the shot is a bit boring,
there's no subject content, no central focus for appeal. Is the draw the 2 people on the beach? the footbridge going out to the water?

With my camera?

 

[Ashmanarion]

Did you edit that picture much Tom? The color range is outstanding. Beautiful shot.

 

[SelfEmployedDebtFree]

If these are unrealistic colors, then I really like unrealistic colors.

 

[stitch_escaped]

Even if the sky were to completely reflect in the water it would not cast that much color to it, hence making the colors in this photo unrealestic. Its another common case of an overdone HDR photo. There is nothing realistic about them here at all.

I know all photographers have their own visions, this is just not my taste.
Thats what makes us all unique.

If these are unrealistic colors, then I really like unrealistic colors.

 

[mom2rtk]

Even if the sky were to completely reflect in the water it would not cast that much color to it, hence making the colors in this photo unrealestic. Its another common case of an overdone HDR photo. There is nothing realistic about them here at all.

I know all photographers have their own visions, this is just not my taste.
Thats what makes us all unique.

I might not like this style for typical day to day photography. But Disney is a fantasy world. So I do like the HDR shots for that application. It translates the parks and resorts into more of a fantasy-like animated world.

Besides, WDW has been SO photographed, HDR is a way to do it differently.

Just wish I knew how.....

 

[BorisMD]

I'm not sure everyone who posts a photo here wants constructive feedback. I always welcome it, I find it is a good tool to use to improve my skills. It's great to get compliments on your work, but reviews would probably be more helpful if the compliments were combined with some constructive criticism.

On the other hand, merely posting constructive criticism, without also examining what's good in a photo, can be somewhat defeatist.

I prefer both, others may not.

As for this particular shot, I find that Tom takes many very good photos, and I'm often envious of his abilities, but I don't count this one among my favorites. It's an okay composition, and the HDR or whatever post processing was used, is, in my opinion, too much. He's got much better work, and I'd never pan his abilities, but this isn't representative of his skills.

Regards,

Boris

 

[RBennett]

Well, I for one obviously liked it and I agree with one thing... everyone's tastes differ. While some people may not like it, that's ok; nobody is going to like every shot that someone does. My initial comment was more for instructional and kind of on a learning basis, but I guess it's nice to know that he used his camera to get that shot and it's not an oil painting. I think the criticism is better left for those that request it, like Boris said, or mixed with what a person might like in the picture.

 

[WDWFigment]

Even if the sky were to completely reflect in the water it would not cast that much color to it, hence making the colors in this photo unrealestic. Its another common case of an overdone HDR photo. There is nothing realistic about them here at all.

I know all photographers have their own visions, this is just not my taste.
Thats what makes us all unique.

I normally don't mind constructive criticism, and I certainly don't mind other people not caring for my work. However, your posts really came across the wrong way, to me at least, as they're more just criticism, without the "constructive" aspect.

I like the shot (it's not HDR, for what it's worth). I think the 'line' of the edge of the water leads well through the frame to the resort building; maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps realism isn't what I was seeking (although besides slightly increasing the vibrancy, adjusting the white balance, fill light, and contrast, not all that much was done to depart from "realism") with the shot? The look of the water is a result of using a neutral density filter to achieve a longer exposure.

You're more than welcome to post some of your more interesting shots of the same subject so I can learn how to properly compose a shot. I'd find that helpful.

 

[mrcricket]

I like the shot (it's not HDR, for what it's worth). Perhaps realism isn't what I was seeking (although besides slightly increasing the vibrancy, adjusting the white balance, fill light, and contrast, not all that much was done to depart from "realism") with the shot? The look of the water is a result of using a neutral density filter to achieve a longer exposure.

I'm glad you posted this. I think most people who see a highly saturated shot immediately think the shot is HDR. That's just not so. Some folks like a lot of saturation, others not so much and some still prefer good ole' black and white. But its is both of matter of taste and what works for the shot. Personally, I'm impressed with your use of the ND filter here. I would have never thought that the case. Just goes to show me that I need to buy a ND filter soon. I love the fact you were able to get that kind of exposure.

One thing that strikes me about these kind of discussions is how some folks seem to think photography should be one way. The truth of the matter is that photography is a media form, just like paint or drawing. It allows for many creative interpretations. Some like the "so called" realistic look. Which in fact isn't realistic at all, as the camera can NOT see the way the human eye sees. Others like a more fantastic or illustrative look to their photographs, but the fact is all of it is photography. Just different interpretations. Which is really cool, because we all get to see how each of us sees a subject. It is always interesting to me to see someone's photo that is a totally new and refreshing way to look at a subject. Whether that be through point of view, cropping, processing, blurring...whatever. Its refreshing to see new things. That's what keeps photography so fresh and relevant.

 

[Experiment_626]

Some folks like a lot of saturation, others not so much and some still prefer good ole' black and white. But its is both of matter of taste and what works for the shot.

[SNIP]

One thing that strikes me about these kind of discussions is how some folks seem to think photography should be one way. The truth of the matter is that photography is a media form, just like paint or drawing. It allows for many creative interpretations. Some like the "so called" realistic look. Which in fact isn't realistic at all, as the camera can NOT see the way the human eye sees. Others like a more fantastic or illustrative look to their photographs, but the fact is all of it is photography. Just different interpretations. Which is really cool, because we all get to see how each of us sees a subject. It is always interesting to me to see someone's photo that is a totally new and refreshing way to look at a subject. Whether that be through point of view, cropping, processing, blurring...whatever. Its refreshing to see new things. That's what keeps photography so fresh and relevant.

You took the words right out of my ... keyboard. Seriously, I could have (and have, at other times) posted the same thing.

I take lots of HDR, at WDW and at other locations. My WDW shots (especially of the Magic Kingdom) tend to get processed with higher saturation -- it's a fantasy world, and I think the heightened color adds to the surreal flavor and is, for me, entirely appropriate. In contrast, for my landscapes shot outside WDW, I tend to go for what some might call a more "natural" look -- meaning how I remember the scene. I think of my photography as impressionism; once the moment passes and I go home and sit in front of the computer, all I have are the raw pixels and my memory -- my impression -- of what I saw.

The funny thing is that both my WDW and non-Disney images tend to conform to what I remember, more or less. I just think I see things differently while I'm on property.

 

[Red_Rider]

Hi All...

I'm new to the thread and I know that a lot of people use Topaz Adjust to modify the coloration of their images. I was curious to know if someone would be willing to post a before and after of one of their images. I'm looking at purchasing the filters but wanted to see some real life examples of before and after.

Thanks!!

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

Love the shot. Nice work. I would blow the pic up and hang it on my office wall if I had taken it.