Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by clearlakemike:
Thank you. Not sure what is causing that oil painting effect. I have noticed a blurring on corners or other areas of photos from my camera as well. Guess it is the lens (kit lens w/ Rebel, probably a better quality lens would not blur the edges.)

Originally posted by nico_blue: parts of the grass are beginning to look like an oil painting, i dont know whether this is from post processing or from your camera. Cool shot otherwise.

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by clearlakemike:
Thank you. I very much appreciate your critque regarding the composition. Yes, a "model" in a pretty dress out in the field would be nice! Thank you for the tips. I have experimented with black and white on this photo and will try again with your suggestions about the contrast and darkening the sky. I am also planning on doing an oil painting of another similar shot of this oak.

Originally posted by arnit: Critique Club: The composition is just great and what an lovely oak and beautiful sky. Someone walking in the field in a pretty dress or some colorful clothing would made this shot so much better. If you are on your own take a tripod with you. Timer 10 second and run to the field :) I would like to see this picture in black and white and lots of contrast. Maby darkening the sky to almost black. Good job on this one and good luck in the future.

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by arnit:
Critique Club:
The composition is just great and what an lovely oak and beautiful sky. Someone walking in the field in a pretty dress or some colorful clothing would made this shot so much better. If you are on your own take a tripod with you. Timer 10 second and run to the field :)

I would like to see this picture in black and white and lots of contrast. Maby darkening the sky to almost black.

Good job on this one and good luck in the future.

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by clearlakemike:
Thank you very much for your critiques and comments!

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by casualguy:
Nice composition, colors seem a bit saturated or something. Overall the photo is a bit uninteresting in my opinion... just doesn't do anything for me. (Just being honest, please don't take it personally.)

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by DannyM:
Pretty scene. I would prefer the horizon a little lower in the frame.

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by cheekymunky:
Looks like a Monet painting! really nice, good luck in the challenge

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by grandmarginal:
Nice shot, I could go read for hours under that tree on such a beautiful day. Good luck!

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by nico_blue:
parts of the grass are beginning to look like an oil painting, i dont know whether this is from post processing or from your camera. Cool shot otherwise.

Ranch Land Oak
by clearlakemike

Comment by Skip:
beautiful image. absolutely love the colors and tones that you've captured. i don't think any score at dpc will do this justice. i bet this is over the top when viewed large. thanks for sharing, and good luck!