View? What view? 2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

The view is obvious and the observer is not blind, though I’m not sure he saw me ;-). This was also taken during our recent cold snap. This is Stormy Point Lookout and the gentleman is doing just that, looking out at the aftermath of the recent storm.
I was standing on the opposite side of the road photographing as much of the scene as I could when this guy showed up and “posed” for me. In workshop is a shot taken about 30 seconds earlier and I added it for just a slightly different perspective of the scene.
Both shots converted from Raw.
Enjoy, Paul.

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mikolaj_kawa (29933) 2008-07-24 0:48

Hello Paul! Good idea, very good work. Marvelous POV. Fantastic scene. Wonderful background. Good composition. Good capture. Well done!

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-24 0:49

Hello Paul
Hope your well, great capture showing us the bad weather here, the lighting in the foreground is superb with excellent composition. Love the snow capped mountains, but I love the fact that he looks like he is looking over them by a fair amount.
Well captured
Jim

UnTrained (0) 2008-07-24 1:10

Hi Paul,
the mixture of the green where you stand and the white background is astonishing because the background seems to be lower. Nice capture of a moment with the guy on the look out, a bit too centred in my eyes. Maybe a small crop of the right..
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Sanderson-Brown (1697) 2008-07-24 1:52

Hi Paul,
but a view indeed! Even though it seems a little clouds, the land becoming one with the cloud gives an unusual effect. I like the DOF used for this, well done
tfs
regards
Paul

Fellini (4958) 2008-07-24 1:56

:-)) ... a very good idea Paul..
well work and wonderful capture, i put this shot on my favorite... Thanks for sharing
Have a nice day
Greeting from Italy
Alex

nels (2455) 2008-07-24 3:36

hi paul, checked out your w/s like this one better great view how something so simple like the man make for a more interesting shot

adrian

mesutilgim (36687) 2008-07-24 4:03

Hi Paul, my neighbour today,
Very nice scene, very well captured. Perfect pov an very nice compo with amazing notes.
A real TE job done.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ChrisJ (70125) 2008-07-24 6:23

Hi Paul

Looks cold. The hazy background & shallow dof work well here. Tfs!

cunejo200 (7157) 2008-07-24 7:24

Hello Paul,
Looks cold but the person in the picture appears not to mind and engrossed with the scene. I like how you framed this. Bright and vivid. Greetings! Danilo

testmaniac (12072) 2008-07-24 8:55

Hi Paul, very good photo and great view! Excellent composition,colors and light.

TFS

Phil

gracious (20017) 2008-07-24 11:21

Hello mate,
Great fg perspective with the gentleman with short (hehe) watching the awesome view of the snow covered land!
I liked the good lighting over the image that brings beautiful colouration and details over it!
many thanks for the sharing
take care and sincere regards from Auckland
Tony

chpp (3972) 2008-07-24 11:35

Hi Paul
the view is nice and the Fg has pretty nice qulity and colours, however in the Bg the colours seem a little odd. may be too much white :)
anyways nice shot
cheers
C

danyy (68602) 2008-07-24 16:29

Et oui; la vue est magnifique, Paul.
un point de vue surélevé était ce qu'il fallait pour survoler ces impressionnantes montagnes. Un avnt plan coloré qui tranche bien et avec un certain relief, de l'arrière plan.
C'est bien composé.
Regards.
Daniel.

siolaw (25726) 2008-07-24 21:34

Hi Paul,
A well built image with good choice of selective focus to blur the said view, while keeping the 'viewer' sharp. The view is indeed spectacular! Sky is a bit bright, but no real issue in there... Good one
Laurent

sway (360) 2008-07-25 2:31

HI Paul,
The weekend was too cold for me ;-) We just managed to get over the desert road before it closed.
I love the lookout and yes the guy in the picture really makes the shot ! Great timing..
Nice composition.. Kep warm with another rough weekend in store.
:-)

John_F_Kennedy (31263) 2008-07-25 3:11

Impressive point of view. Impressive are also the details captured of the mountains in the far. Well done.

Best wishes,
Achim

Loic_bzh (7027) 2008-07-25 5:36

Hi Paul,

a nice photo, both funny and beautiful... Strang e to see the foreground w/o snow and some lower mountains full of white...

Have a good week end,

LOïc

jmdias (19115) 2008-07-25 17:48

paul

yes, he gave you a nice subject to create a nice dof with the fence. The landscape is amazing and it is mixed with the sky. nice light and soft colors

hugs

jorge

Docarmo (8820) 2008-07-25 19:39

Hi Paul,
Fantastic shot with good luminosity and the guy arrived at the right moment. He gives colour and adds depth effect. I don't understand how he could wear those clothes in such a cold temperature! :-»»»
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

Dyerco (9038) 2008-07-25 20:26

That fellow makes a huge difference and improves on the first image immensely. Nice work Paul.
Phil

Giorgio (8684) 2008-07-25 22:35

- Another superb composition which you shows us, Paul, finally the guy who hides from you a bit the view on this sea of ice is rather a little plus, anyway, bravo, it's very successful!
Have a good weekend.
giorgio

zeca (20026) 2008-07-26 0:19

Beautiful view, Paul! Of course that I would always prefer any girl in the place of that guy, but... you did a nice work! ;-D
Regards,
Zeca

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-07-26 15:01

Paul,
Excellent compo !
The man in front of this amazing landscape is very good... Great job !
Regards,
JB.

Graal (57729) 2008-07-27 0:18

Hi Paul,
nice scene and great landscape in BG. An interesting place. Friends all told You. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Budapestman (41686) 2008-07-27 2:08

Hi Paul,
Great atmosphere with fantastic POV. The composition is impressive and spectacular, the glittering background is amazing. Wonderful impression, Congratulations. Have a nice Sunday
George

riclopes (32971) 2008-07-27 3:05

hehe, the title is funny, Paul. What a terrible weather in the distance. Still, it's nice and sunny in the closer view of the landscape and the WS gives a nicer image of that, beeing more sharp and focused. But I prefer this one with the observer and his red coat making a nice contrast of color. I would say it's quite cold but he's wearing shorts...
Cheers,
ric

josepmarin (33785) 2008-07-27 3:42

Hi Paul,
It is an impressive observatory, with a great sight of this covered with snow landscape.
Your capture is magnificent, the man gives a good reference to the depth of image, and though the WS has a better focus, I like this one, it have more life.
Good work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

Flavia (10202) 2008-07-27 4:03

Hi Paul,

Crazy guy in shots with such weather! Good choice to post the one with the guy as it adds color and iterest to the shot.

Regards,

Flavia

trekks (14262) 2008-07-27 9:03

hi Paul

A tricky shot like this with very good FG contrast and exposure vs the harsh light falling on the snow blanket but which provides a very good backdrop for this guy standing on the platform. He makes all the difference to your capture.

A great moment's timing. I like your choice of light coming from left.

tfs, bill

jafadabret (39485) 2008-07-27 9:18

Paul bonjour.
C'est bien cette photo qui est la meilleure avec ce gars qui scrute le paysage. L'orage a laissé des traces et la netteté est encore plus grande après son passage.
Bien réalisé.
Jacques

barrufeto_77 (25719) 2008-07-27 10:35

Hi Paul.

The view is, for sure, excellent. I wanted to know what you are thinking on in front of something like this.

So...my compliments!

Rgs, Oscar

robertosalguero (110) 2008-07-27 22:27

Hi Paul,

I like the placement of the red fleece on the foreground but the background seem too bright. I think some contrast would help a bit. Nice image and the view seem beautiful. Thanks Paul.

Roberto

AiresSantos (41970) 2008-07-27 23:17

Hi Paul
Very nice composition with the man looking the landscape from this high POV. Very well seen and done
Greetings
Aires

pablominto (40508) 2008-07-28 1:55

Hello Paul,

I think I see snow?
And I think I see a guy in short pants??!
This for sure is a different image for several reasons, the subject is one of them...
Seems like two separate worlds, hehehe!

Greetings,
Pablo -

feather (49858) 2008-07-28 3:35

He must be a hardy soul wearing shorts in the middle of winter with snow on the ground. I definitely prefer this with the man enjoying the view, although the sharper focus on the background in the WS is better. I'm not sure how much smaller aperture you would have needed to have them both in focus, but maybe not possible without a tripod, especially at 200mm. Because of the symmetry I think the central composition works well.
Kath

axiotea (16069) 2008-07-28 7:31

Hello Paul
What I like most in this photo, is the man standing on the wooden terrace close to the edge and I think, I would have crop some of the top which is quite bright...but that's personal ;)
Nonetheless it is well composed!
Cheers
Marilyn

Scharan (13951) 2008-07-28 16:17

Olá Paul

Bonita fotografia, o cenário é belíssimo.
Cores ótimas, parabéns pelo trabalho.
GA
Vera

crckt (7072) 2008-07-28 19:23

Hi Paul,
I like both the shots. He did you a favor not just by posing for you, but also wearing a red jacket. Gave a nice contrast to the scene. Good job, Well done.
Shaeri

MLINES (10870) 2008-07-28 22:40

Hi Paul. A very good scenic outlook well presented. This looks like a cold snap for so much snow to be widespread. The tramper guy adds a lot over the WS version. Well presented. TFS. Murray.

kadirim (879) 2008-07-29 3:08

Merhaba Paul
Magnificent picture and magnificent composition.Well done.
Best regards.
KadiR.

carper (64638) 2008-07-29 3:10

it's a fine one Paul,
the view is nice and the composition is good, it looks me a fantastic place there, thanks for sharing Paul. Have a nice day.
gr. jaap

hatti52 (12654) 2008-07-29 4:22

Hi Paul,
great capture with wonderful perspective and POV
very nice note also
thanks
regards

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-07-29 6:33

Absolutely perfect title Paul :o)
and you have well captured this view of the view :o)

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Waylim (10741) 2008-07-29 13:29

Paul,
I actually like the one with this guy in it, it adds liveliness to this cold scene, and change the composition somewhat. not to say that it's not beautiful in itself. Thanks
Way

skippy007 (6971) 2008-07-29 15:43

Hello Paul, It looks very cold out there. A spectacular view even though I not sure what he is looking at, if you are mad enough to wear shorts on a day like that anything is possible ;-))). By the way a good inclusion it added interest.
Regards
Santo

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-07-30 2:26

Hi Paul,
So you're getting that lovely white powder over there .... this is a fantastic elevated viewing platform. Your inclusion of the man overlooking the view was a very good idea because it does direct ones view towards the snow-capped mountains. Well composed and presented! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

jhm (82319) 2008-07-30 3:09

Hello Paul,

I find both pictures very well, but these with the man find I the most beautiful.
Even though it seems a little clouds, the land becoming one with the cloud gives an unusual effect.
The lighting in the foreground is superb with excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

dvlazar (6474) 2008-07-30 4:13

A stunning view! Well shot, and a good action from the person in frame. His central framing seems to balance things well, too.
Good colors and i like the blue tinges on the ice,

Dave

Bluejeans (32083) 2008-07-30 9:44

Ola Paul ,
Que bonita composição com este homem em primeiro plano a admirar a paisagem de fundo bem maravilhosa coberta de neve , muito bonita a luz as cores ficaram bem vivas , bom contraste de cores, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

rodgerg (23849) 2008-07-30 11:34

Hello Paul,

A good idea and a beautiful ... vew. I like the contrast between the green in the FG and the white in the BG.
Best regards,
Roger

plimrn (19602) 2008-07-30 17:43

Hi Paul,
Perhaps it should be titled, "photographer, What Photographer?" But his obliviousness was your gain. He really jazzes up composition. Good reflexes to recognize the changed value.
HLJ, Pat

Cricri (43030) 2008-07-31 9:10

Hi Paul,
Une vue impressionnant sur ce paysage de montagnes, un contraste entre l'avant plan coloré et l'arriére lumineux, beau travail
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

jmdaoudal (82) 2008-08-03 1:12

Very nice "action" shot, there is a direction given by the subject and centered position ( in the photo and right in the window formed by the opening of the terrace) is a good opportunity to offer the wide hills landscape.
Very good quality
Compliments
Jean Michel

Angshu (33607) 2008-08-04 1:21

Hello Paul
Very intresting! Normally a photographer like me would rush to where the guy is standing to take this shot. But the inclusion of the man, in sharp focus is a great add IMO, when I compare with the WS. Good symmetry, nice exposure, especially in the FG. Like this mini series of yours as well. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Didi (36056) 2008-08-04 4:56

Hi Paul
Very nice lights on the foreground, but for the background I think that is better to use a grad gray filter on your lens in this case.
Best regards.

edytungkal (4519) 2008-08-06 18:12

A beautiful contrast between this fantastic landscape against the red cloth of this guy, you have the best pov here Paul...
What a fantastic view !!
tfs

daniel

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-08-11 19:20

Hello Paul:

Thank you my friend, for visiting my gallery and allowing me to know yours.

Through Tony (Gracious) already had a reference from your beautiful country and I think I will continue watching your photos. This has called me a lot of attention, for the composition, and the original point of view, with a balanced frame.

Good lighting, sharpness in the foreground and adequate shade.

greetings from Colombia

John

Silversnow (2107) 2008-08-18 20:04

I love the composition, definitively funny theme and a new twist on a great landscape scene out of depth of field to concentrate on the main subject :)

jaywalker (12190) 2008-08-25 1:10

Hi Paul, A great shot & a wonderful use of the man to assist the composition, the white mountainess backdrop highlight the foreground brilliantly, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Gregtom (7119) 2008-09-01 23:26

Hello, Paul
It was really good idea to place in the cadre other person which is contemplating the landscape. It doubles the impression! Nice place and fine lighting conditions.
regards,
Greg

jean-marie (3088) 2008-10-13 12:25

Hello Paul,

Ce balcon sur les chaines de montagne, c'est superbe. La sensation d'immensité est réelle.
Merci du partage
Amicalement
JM

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