[Numnumball - ** Upper Seletar Reservoir Sunset 25 Aug 2010 **

[Numnumball]

6 stop nd filter, variation of the nd110, which is a 10 stop filter.

i need to buy it soon. :think:

Tks WK.. u should get it soon~! it compliments the 10 stop ND really well :devil::devil:

 

[night86mare]

Supposedly so WK

that's sad, i thought the sign was a nice touch to the scene, actually. or would have been.

you didn't do it for a quick workout, did you? :bsmilie:

banter aside, i didn't want to comment because i wasn't using a calibrated monitor, but now i do have one... so here goes:

i liked the light in #1, but the composition here is way too cluttered - far too many elements scattered throughout the frame. hard to find an anchor element to focus one's attention on.

#2 - i am guessing that you tried to prevent the tree from obscuring the colours of the sunrise, but unfortunately this leads to a very unbalanced feel in the picture. i was expecting symmetry here, actually.

that light in #4 is really very nice, but i think you could really afford some increase in contrast, especially on the jetty. you want the two key elements here (which would be balanced, actually, because of their positions in the picture) to be at least slightly attention grabbing, but the jetty seems to almost blend in with the water on my screen. i would really prefer more space on the left, which can be "taken" from the dead space on the right.

i liked #6 a lot more than #5, other than the fact that the lighting is more pleasing, the composition is a lot more harmonized here, somehow. you can consider cropping it to a more squarish (not necessarily square) format here. maybe 3:4 or 6:7, with the bottom left corner cut off nearer to the start of the steps down to the jetty, and the dead space above the red area in the sky to be removed.

once again, #7 is a composition where i thought symmetry would work better.

it is your first time there?

 

[Numnumball]

that's sad, i thought the sign was a nice touch to the scene, actually. or would have been.

you didn't do it for a quick workout, did you?

Hi WK,

Nah, i 'm truly innocent man~! i was so preoccupied with the light much less to have the luxury of time to twist that..haa.. though i bit eager to try...lol.. Likewise i was abit taken aback meself when i saw the sign in an awkward shape and the area submerged.

banter aside, i didn't want to comment because i wasn't using a calibrated monitor, but now i do have one... so here goes:

i liked the light in #1, but the composition here is way too cluttered - far too many elements scattered throughout the frame. hard to find an anchor element to focus one's attention on.

Agreed. First thought when i approached the reservoir near the car park entrance is i was wowed by this great light and i immediately thought of placing more emphasis on the drop dead blue sky and try to balance the bottom composition with the key focal elements in the 2 trees and the pavilion. Hw can this be improved man? apparently there's restrictions from they angle of shoot.. hw will u compose if u approach this scene if u were me.. Need ur advice man, Beats me really.. :sweatsm:

#2 - i am guessing that you tried to prevent the tree from obscuring the colours of the sunrise, but unfortunately this leads to a very unbalanced feel in the picture. i was expecting symmetry here, actually.

Thats right~! I was left pondering at the scene on how to portray this lone tree against the marvelous BG for abt 10 mins before i decide to frame it this way.. i thought perhaps placing the lone tree center might deter the viewers from appreciating the great colors of yest sunset.. Hmm.. i can visualize what u trying to convey here.. Symmetrical approach might work better~! Will try next time.

that light in #4 is really very nice, but i think you could really afford some increase in contrast, especially on the jetty. you want the two key elements here (which would be balanced, actually, because of their positions in the picture) to be at least slightly attention grabbing, but the jetty seems to almost blend in with the water on my screen. i would really prefer more space on the left, which can be "taken" from the dead space on the right.

Yes. The light was great indeed at that hour... Noted on the contrast lift.. And the compositional aspect of this pic.. Yeah, too much shadows in the foreground overshadowing the jetty, almost "drowning" it.. haa.. Actually i was gg towards a symmetrical approach but seems some "imbalance" still resides in the final product... So placing the jetty off center might result in a more interesting composition, introducing more of the sky and the key focal element from the sunset...

i liked #6 a lot more than #5, other than the fact that the lighting is more pleasing, the composition is a lot more harmonized here, somehow. you can consider cropping it to a more squarish (not necessarily square) format here. maybe 3:4 or 6:7, with the bottom left corner cut off nearer to the start of the steps down to the jetty, and the dead space above the red area in the sky to be removed.

Thanks~ I screwed up the composition/exposure in #5 but couldnt bear to throw it in into the archives.. if only i took #6 at #5 timing.. lol.. U meant sth like this? it sure hell looks much better and pleasing with all the dead space removed..

once again, #7 is a composition where i thought symmetry would work better.

it is your first time there?

Noted on #7 as well~

Nah, its my 2nd visit, last one more than 1 year bk~!

Thanks alot for taking ur time to offer me critque for my pics.. Much appreciated, these is what i m really looking fwd to, valuable feedbacks and comments on improvement, esp frm someone like ya.. Now where's Boon-lay (Yapster)~??!? :bsmilie:

 

[Numnumball]

great shots bro.. :thumbsup: ... would like to visit this lovely place soon...

Thanks Bro.. These few days sunset is great, go asap~!! :devil:

 

[gymmie]

Really sweet colors U have there and yes totally agree with the beautiful sunsets recently

 

[Numnumball]

Really sweet colors U have there and yes totally agree with the beautiful sunsets recently

Thanks

 

[night86mare]

Agreed. First thought when i approached the reservoir near the car park entrance is i was wowed by this great light and i immediately thought of placing more emphasis on the drop dead blue sky and try to balance the bottom composition with the key focal elements in the 2 trees and the pavilion. Hw can this be improved man? apparently there's restrictions from they angle of shoot.. hw will u compose if u approach this scene if u were me.. Need ur advice man, Beats me really.. :sweatsm:

you can try shooting to crop.

not necessary to always do a 3:2 or 4:3, even 7:6, 1:1 are viable options.

i admit, it is a tough scene though, i haven't tried shooting it before. possible to put the tree in the centre with the 2 seats balancing it out?

i would have a strong preference for at least separating the elements. if it's doable you can try moving to your right, that would at least separate the pavillion more distinctively from the second tree from the left.

yes, i like this a lot more.

 

[Numnumball]

you can try shooting to crop.

not necessary to always do a 3:2 or 4:3, even 7:6, 1:1 are viable options.

i admit, it is a tough scene though, i haven't tried shooting it before. possible to put the tree in the centre with the 2 seats balancing it out?

i would have a strong preference for at least separating the elements. if it's doable you can try moving to your right, that would at least separate the pavillion more distinctively from the second tree from the left.

yes, i like this a lot more.

Thanks WK, a symmetrical shot might work wonders.. tempted to go bk there and try sth different... Will definitely love to go bk oneday again to attempt a different angle of shoot..

Its lovely place, the jetty, the tower, and the benches there where u can simply sit back and enjoy the splendid view of sunset (if its great)..

 

[rcheong1282]

Great shot bro.

Mind sharing as to which part of of the area were these taken from? Not by the main road, ya?

 

[Numnumball]

Great shot bro.

Mind sharing as to which part of of the area were these taken from? Not by the main road, ya?

Coming in from main entrance.. Frm car park...On the left...