Elan Valley

[Nathaniel]

Just returned from a trip to the Welsh Lake District and posting some pics taken with my Canon 600d with the 24-105mm lens and also the Sigma 10-20mm lens. Would welcome all C&C

(i) The Dam and Reservoir


(ii)

(iii)

(iv)(a) Elan Valley Niagara Falls


(b)

(v) Spoiling the view.

[J H Foto]

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Some nice shots there, I would have left the last one out..............

[Nathaniel]

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I agree 100% Bodger. Call it my sense of humour to liven up the series.

[Hereford_EOS]

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Some nice shots there, I would have left the last one out..............

BTW that isn't me in the last one. just someone who walked in to view.

This has turned out a nice set Nat, some nice blue sky in most of these.
On a calmer day (there was a bit of a breeze) the reflections of the arches in (ii) would of been a nice bonus.
A bit of a tight crop at the top of (iv) but all are good.

[tesarver]

Elan Valley

Very nice series

Tom

[MX5]

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Nice Elan Valley Reservoirs ... clever folk them Victorian engineers.

Yes humans stepping into view ... but I for one never object just let them move on and strike like a cobra when human free.

Nice day as well.

[J H Foto]

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Thats the trouble with people, they often get in the way.............

[Nathaniel]

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BTW that isn't me in the last one. just someone who walked in to view.

This has turned out a nice set Nat, some nice blue sky in most of these.
On a calmer day (there was a bit of a breeze) the reflections of the arches in (ii) would of been a nice bonus.
A bit of a tight crop at the top of (iv) but all are good.

I do have you in one of the pics but will send it via PM.

[pelliott1954]

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Some good shots here Nathaniel, not too fussed about Number 2 or the last one but the others are good.

As said before, whilst I have been away, you have improved, not only your technique and finished product, but also your eye for a good shot.

Regards Paul

[Deva32]

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Good ones, Nat. Unlike Paul, I like no 2.

Ian

[Muscat]

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Good set Nathaniel, I like the scenic views you have captured.

Could I put forward a few suggestions that I feel may make them even better.

In #1 I would be inclined to try and lighten a little the very dark areas on both the left and right of the picture, I would also crop some of the water from the bottom as I feel putting the horizon more on a 1/3 improves this particular image.

#2 and #3 I feel would be better if a little more was cropped off the bottom to, IMHO, remove some of the foreground that has little detail to add to the image and by removing it I feel it focuses you more on the lovely view.

Just a few thoughts, keep the pictures coming.

[Nathaniel]

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Thanks Stephen,MX5, Paul,Ian (Deva & Muscat),Tom. Ian, yes I will adjust #1, #2 & #3. Thought I should mention that I used auto ISO capped at ISO 800.

[Hereford_EOS]

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(ii)

Interesting as this appears to be just a bridge over some water (reservoir) but actually this is a submerged dam (Careg-Ddu dam).

Interesting read link

[Nathaniel]

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Wow! Stephen. Most interesting and thanks for sharing.

[raymon]

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Nice set Nataniel, I like them all except the last one, hate pink shorts.

Ray