Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by skylen:
I think there is potential, but the sky is uninteresting, and the texture is not clearly emphasized. Next time try getting closer, much much closer. Try getting only part of the rock. Try putting the rock in different parts of the frame. Maybe try getting a closer shot comparing the stone texture with the ground texture. Good luck!

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by Melethia:
Overall the picture is rather "flat" - ie lacking in contrast/color. I don't care for the stone being centered, but that's a personal preference.

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by crayon:
the exposure is very well controlled here, but a little more "bumping" of the curves in photoshop may make this photo even better, in my opinion.

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by JohnBeebe:
Too flat (the light, not the landscape).

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by wavelength:
Wow, so much to go over. First off, go over to www.photoinf.com and look up this article: //www.photoinf.com/General/Johannes_Vloothuis/landscape_composition_rules.html

Pay special attention to #21 and #22 for this picture. Yes, it is a painting article, but the pricinples translate.

Read the rest of the stuff on the site, it's all great, and some of it crosses over and repeats, but it will all help you with your photography.

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by oOWonderBreadOo:
this shot has sooo much potential. a gradient mask and levels would do wonders on the sky which has no depth to it as is. it is just overall very flat. excellent composition and subject

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by arsenal:
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Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by jfwolpert:
get closer

Desert Stone
by tpoc

Comment by Jutilda:
This has potential. I think I'd burn the heck out of the sand and clouds and then do a levels or curves adjustment to really give it some color depth. I'd crop so that the stone wasn't dead center.

Underpass
by tpoc

Comment by A_lack_of_color:
hah, very unique capture...