Jun 7, 2011, 10:20
I have to agree with your comment about wide angles and foreground interest. IN Italy, I hated my wide angle shots at first until I started to work with that premise. After years of zooms, it was like learning to shoot all over again.
As always, your processing rises to the fore. I like the selective nature of the de-saturation - makes the poppies stand out more. All of these shots work well for me for different reasons. #1 is in your face, and gets up close and personal with the flowers - all with a dramatic sky. #2 is a classic with a great horizon line lead to by the flowers. #4 is also a treat - I always like those furrows in fields.
As always, your processing rises to the fore. I like the selective nature of the de-saturation - makes the poppies stand out more. All of these shots work well for me for different reasons. #1 is in your face, and gets up close and personal with the flowers - all with a dramatic sky. #2 is a classic with a great horizon line lead to by the flowers. #4 is also a treat - I always like those furrows in fields.