Monday, April 12

take a break

Contributed by: F "Connor" Jones

I took this photo at Oak Mountain State Park. I cropped in on the picture to give it more of a landscape appearance. I converted it to black and white and messed with the levels.

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a cool photo. I like the highlights of light on the lake. I also like the fact that the shot was changed to black and white. I think this adjustment makes the photo more interesting. I can see the details of the trees and ground much more clearly this way. I also like the fact that the picnic table is off center and on an intersection of thirds. > MH SPHS

Anonymous said...

I think by cropping the picture to make it look landscape was a great idea. I like how it is in black and white and i think that changes the mood of it a lot!
AP SPHS

Anonymous said...

This picture is probably one of my favorites!:) Its kinda spooky, with an elegant feel...like early in the morning. Very Nice :)
hm, sphs.

Anonymous said...

I really like this picture! I think the black and white is what makes it so unique. I like the crop too! It definitely adds to the picture. This picture makes you feel like your right there in the woods. This is a great picture!
HcA~SPHS

Anonymous said...

The black and white on this picture is very well. I like how there is a bench in the corner, and a lake/river on the top and the top right on this photo. Having the trees around also makes this picture very nice... Great Picture!
SPHS- K.U

Anonymous said...

I think the decision to make a tight crop was a smart one. It puts the picnic table at the center of focus, and balances it with the lake on the right. I like the odd angles of the trees against the bank, and the black-and-white has a nice vintage look. -JB, SPHS

Anonymous said...

I think that this is a very relaxing photo. I like the highlights on the water and in the trees. I like that the two trees on each side of the photo are framing the shot.

Anonymous said...

I like how the line of the shore and the trees lead the viewers eye across the image. Also, the black and white gives it an "old-time" feel that makes everything in life so simple. Good job. MB SPHS.

Anonymous said...

This is a cool picture - good call on the black and white. The landscape does a lot for the picture, and the varying positions of the trees is strangely interesting. The empty table at an angle is weird - I like the spooky, yet almost calm feeling of this picture. Good job

-Ross, SPHS

Anonymous said...

I really admire this picture. I love the how it is in black and white and how everything just stands out. I also love the lake,it looks very beautiful! I would like to see this picture in color. The landscape might not give more of a landscape appearance but if you boost up the color it might bring the color out.

Anonymous said...

I really like this picture. I like how the picture is in black and white. I like this because it gives the picture a feeling of calmness. I also like how there is a hill in the picture that slopes down to the water, it makes it look really good. I also like how there is a bench but there is no one on it so it is like no one is there yet.

Anonymous said...

I love this picture. It looks like a scene from twilight. Absolutely love the gray color and how the lake looks mystical. I also like how this photo was cropped, good job.

TW-SPHS

Anonymous said...

This photo looks very nice in black and white. I like how you can see all the roots sticking out of the ground. It looks peaceful and great to be around because it doesn't look ground. Silence seems to take over the picture. Very nice job.

~TN SPHS

Anonymous said...

I really like this image. the decision to make it B&W really adds to the image. it give it the feel of an abandoned campsite like in friday the 13th. good image

JO SPHS

Anonymous said...

Great picture of the outdoors. I believe this picture could have been taken better, because it looks like there are some fuzzy spots in the lower area of the picture. I also think there could have been a bit more details in this picture, maybe a person sitting on the bench or something. But over-all good picture.
TBH-ERHS

Anonymous said...

Connor.
This photo is really emotional and abstract. I can picture a really bumpin party going on in that area with lots of justin bieber and ke$ha jams. I like it. Peace and blessingz.
Sincerly,
Heather.

Anonymous said...

This is a really cool picture! I love the landscape and how it looks kind of abandoned, it adds a mysterious feel to the photo. The gray color scheme fits in perfectly. The way the trees reflect upside down on the water adds interest. I also like the way the table is situated in the left third of the picture and angled a little crooked. Great job :)

Anonymous said...

I really like how abstract this picture is.. The black and white give this picture a setting and I also like how the picture looks like its on a hill where it slopes down into the water.

Anonymous said...

I really like this picture. I like how you changed it to black and white. This makes the photo look really good. Great Job. KR SPHS

Anonymous said...

This is an alright picture, wouldn't say it was the best but it's okay. It's kind of plain, the editing could be a little better. And also the picture itself is just kind of boring.

AD-SPHS

Anonymous said...

I really like this photo. You did a good job of using the trees to lead your eyes through the picture. i also like your choice of shooting it in black and white. It allows for the picture to be very uniform. I also like the perspective you took this photo from. It allows you to see the contrast between the lake and the trees but it still allows for the photograph to be uniform and the eye is brought through the whole picture. Great job. Keep up the good work. ATP SPHS

Anonymous said...

I really like the black an whit in this photo, it makes the overall mood great. They way the trees are by the lake was an impressive shot. Good job.

Anonymous said...

I like this photo because the black and white really matches the setting.It looks really gloomy feels like a horror movie.
SPHS

TN- SPHS said...

I really like this picture. I like how you made it in black and white. The reflection of the trees looks very interesting. Great job.

Anonymous said...

I love the highlights of the lake in the background. The cropping of the picture, also the black and white, makes it seem kind of ominous. This really is one of my favorite pictures I have seen.

Anonymous said...

The black and white scheme with a pretty spaced out park and natural, calm, lake. The bench toward the side also helps give the thought of just taking a break, as well as doing it within a woodland scene.

SPHS A.I.

Anonymous said...

Outstanding scenery fantastic photo looks very calm.Quite helpful when you need a break. I can relate to this picture,with the black &white background.

CK,SPHS

Anonymous said...

I like this picture. I like how the it is in rule of thirds cause the bench in 1/3 of the picture. I also like how the picture is in black and white. The mood for me that I’m getting from this picture is cold and wet and sad day.
JD - FPHS

Alexis-RHS said...

I really like this photo in black and white. The trees and the water in the background really go well together. There’s almost a haunted look to the photo.