Couldn't resist mucking about with your photo here.

Hope you don't mind (a -gain).


Firstly, there is an appeal for me on what you and your mind's eye (and subsequently, your camera) captured in this image.

I think.. think, that is ... on the note of caveats ... it's the large mass of the tree branch and then that of the somewhat flat tones that doesn't quite 'sell' the image.

So..

Here are the results of some mucking about and addressing the two above points:

"Foggy River" - Cropped and Exposure adjusted (more or less)


And here is some reading material for you, that I've been meaning to point you to (might not necessarily be right on topic with this photo):

"Understanding Your Digital Camera's Histogram"

(Note: "Article in it's entirety can be found at: Guides @ Nikonians.")


The reason I make mention of this stuff, and here.. is that when I loaded your photo into Photoshop ... the histogram showed a distinct lack of 'blacks' (the histogram cut well short of the left-hand side (blacks), and for that matter ... the right-hand side (whites) as well).

The whites could probably be explained away by the fog.

However, and in my humble opinion ... the lack of 'blacks' was at the root of stating above; 'flat tones'. Increasing the contrast added some more depth, for one.

The crop was an attempt to bring some elements of the tree branch into line on the note of general compositional lines/intersection points that generally result in a more pleasing composition. (As I found my eyes somewhat arrested by the bulk of the tree branch, referencing your original.)

Not sure if the latter objective was achieved.. however ... and as always, just some creative food for thought for you.

... ...

Yep, too much coffee today. Can you tell?

:oP


Interesting photographic venture and one that caught my eye.. so ... mission accomplished, methinks. :o)

p.s. And I also 'distorted' your original, by 'pulling down' the left-hand side. (Re: horizon.)

I love this one. Very nicely done! Keep it up! Love the unique feeling with the distinct tree branch in the foreground... Very good! Keep it up!

P.S. If you get a chance, take a look at my gallery. Any comments, criticisms, advice, etc. would be greatly appreciated.Have an awesome day!

This is a nice shot . I also like the tree line in the background.

I really like this photo. The varying grays and moving from a sharp clarity on the branch to the vague mist is really well balanced.