Savannah River at Dawn

[Harvey Moore]

This is one I shot on the Savannah River downstream from Hartwell Dam.

Took this just as sun was ready to show on the horizon.

http://static.flickr.com/54/140114056_f99928f5e0_o.jpg

A little later, looking towards the Dam

http://static.flickr.com/48/141177032_142f6a7825_o.jpg

Both of these were shot with 5D and 24-70L. River rocks at about 30mm fl and the dam at 24mm. iso 200, tripod mounted, f8 both. Shutter speeds were in the 1/30" - 1/60". tod was 6:45 and 7:15 am

Criticism welcomed

harvey

[Don Cohen]

Hi Harvey,

Thanks for posting!

With regard to the first image: I think there is potential here. What do you think of the following crop:

http://www.dlcphoto.com/Temp/OPF1.jpg

Sometimes less is more, and to my eye this emphasizes the strengths in the image.

The second one looks pretty good as is. I like the effect created by the two sets of rocks in foreground and background, working at the same time as the mirrored reflections. Interesting shot.

[Harvey Moore]

Thanks Don. I like your crop idea better than my original, except your crop removes cloud reflections in foreground.

I am making a project of the three dams along the Savannah, and tips like yours will help. I started this early last year with my 20D, the camera performed better than the photographer, and I will return to them with maybe a better eye this time.

I see you are in NC, not that far from me here in Anderson, SC. I am always looking for someone to shoot with, maybe we can meet up at some scenic spot for a joint shoot.

Regards,

harvey