Cliff trees at Adventure Bay at 35mm focal length - overcoming perspective distortion

[SeanDeFreitasPhotography]

This is a view of the same cliff face at Adventure Bay I previously posted. This was taken at a focal length of 35mm on the same 16-35mm lens, with optical correction (same as before) in Photoshop. Different edit giving a different feel to the image. This is a much more accurate (true to life) rendition of the scene, however, artistically, I still really like where the trees were leaning in, as per the previous image I posted.

[wigz]

Beautiful lighting on the trees and rocks Sean. I also prefer the other image.

[SeanDeFreitasPhotography]

Thanks mate. I guess it's the choice between total realism and semi-surrealism. Sometimes the latter can be even more compelling, such as when photographing buildings where the keystoning effect can actually enhance the feel of the buildings towering over you.

[Isac]

I like this image Sean. Nice array of varying light situations and you've got the shadows detail in the small cliff face nailed.

[SeanDeFreitasPhotography]

Thanks for that. Yes I was pleased with the balance of light and shade here, and ensuring there was no clipping in either shadows or highlights, and that dynamic range was at it's widest point.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Sean

We all have our likes / dislikes and I'm happy with either of them
The 'but' is "which one is to become a poster-print on your lounge room wall? coz they are both fab shots

Phil