Greetings from the Critique Club!
Initial impression: Basically a really promising shot, but the lack of tones is probably why I voted this a 6 during voting.
Technical: Good use of dof and thirds; like the overhang of the tree leading you to the circle. Have to admit though the image as is leaves me feeling a little flat, like there is more going on that we are missing.
Artistic: Given such an ancient and yes, likely pagan symbol, I would have liked to see a more dramatic presentation of same. Perhaps imagine yourself as a fearful peasant from yonks ago, stumbling across this image as the light fell...you may have fallen to your knees in worship/fear/both!
Overall/FWIW: If only for fun, and if feasible (the UK is a small enough island), try shooting this scene again from different heights. I probably would've been on my back or tummy, as I tend to like shooting extreme POV.
Having said that, you finished quite well, so keep shooting and good luck!
Feel free to PM me with any questions,
Susan |