Power of the Burren

Critiques [Translate]

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• wgreis (554)
• [2006-08-06 15:51]

Olá Stephen,
A grande angular, a composição e a escolha pelo preto e branco ficaram perfeitas. Um certo ar de drama paira pela imagem de forma muito chamativa.
Parabéns,
Wagner.

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• Aramok (4887)
• [2006-08-06 16:04]

you have been having fun again haven't you!

I just remeber visiting here and finding the standing stones much smaller than the postcards had ever suggested.

Excelletn shot and exposure etc and the POV is wonderful, but I think you might need to make the reason for the slant a little more obvious, maybe bold?

Emma

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• klemmg (1719)
• [2006-08-06 16:18]

Hi Steven,

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, what a dramatic shot, this works excellently in b+w, even without the explanation it is obvious that the slant is intentional (it makes for a great composition together with the lines in the land and the lines in the sky it gives a bold "Z" shape). Dolmen strategically placed too, so the slanted lay of the land is not too subtle.

This one has heaps of visual impact, EXCELLENTLY done!

Regards,
Gabi

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• wkshelton (5492)
• [2006-08-06 17:59]

Hello Stephen, excellent BW perfect DOF Perfect details, excllent work great capture and compensation, TFS Kyle

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• liquidsunshine (11492)
• [2006-08-06 18:27]

I like this Stephen,
It's a strong image. I'm glad you mentioned the horizon, and I think it looks awesome.
A cracking shot. Thanks for posting.
Have a great week.

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2006-08-06 20:36]

Hi Stephan,
I would say the conversion to B&W is perfect for this shot. Very dramatic composition with the dominant use of the rock in the foreground. Great tone range and detail in this shot.
Extremely well done!
Scott

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• lovenature (4612)
• [2006-08-06 22:41]

Awesome and dramatic Stephen
Black and white really suites this photo.
Wonderful composition and textures.
Alberta where I live was also the home of a inland sea 70 million years ago when
the dinosaurs roamed the earth.
TFS Janice

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• coasties (27582)
• [2006-08-07 2:10]

Hi Stephen

I knew there would be a good reason for the horizon being on a lean! A dramatic shot. Perfect in B&W. Congratulations on a first class shot. :-)

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• sAner (4742)
• [2006-08-07 6:24]

Wow! What a great shot this is Stephen. I just love the perspective/POV and the fact you shot it in b/w. Just wow! Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• marhowie (35921)
• [2006-08-07 9:32]

Hi Steve,
Very creative work, I like it..You da.. :)
Dynamic composition on many levels..
Overall, my impression is one of foreboding or impending evil..or as through a glass, darkly..don't ask me why ;)
Also, I think the B&W has given the land a "scorched earth" look..hey, just my impressions..about two cents worth.
Very well done.

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• mbasil (3146)
• [2006-08-07 12:52]

Wow, Steve, powerful and disorienting at the same time. Amazing details, of course. I think the B&W really emphasizes the texture. And after looking for a bit I get dizzy, and look to those powerpoles, but they don't help. As usual, a beauty.
Mike

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• RAP (7405)
• [2006-08-07 14:40]

Wow... tu tienes el "Poder" Stephen... tenebroso y artística presentación en BW con un bello POV que dramatiza el retrato.
Me gusta mucho.
Saludos... Ricardo

Wow... you have the "Power" Stephen... dark and artistic presentation in BW with a beautiful POV that dramatizes the portrait.
I like it a lot.
Regards... Ricardo

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• jloup (107)
• [2006-08-08 5:47]

Hi Stephen,

yes I do remember your post post "Power of the Dolmen". This one is also great with an exccellent use of your wide angle. I hope I'm gonna be able to take pictures as nice as yours: I'm taking my 2 weeks holiday in western Ireland next week.
TFS
Jean-Loup

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• mrferrari (191)
• [2006-09-28 11:07]

Hey Stephen, Once again very nice work. I have to say that you are one of the better B/W artist's I have seen on these sites. Keep up the good work! TFS!