Shining Through

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 5, 2010209 views5 comments

Hi folks,
I know I don't post here too often. Mainly because I have all I can handle keeping up over at ESS. I have had this image since 2007, and never really was completely satisfied with it. But I have improved my processing skills a litte from all of the help, and suggestions recieved here at NPN. That has resulted in a couple of print sales recently of this image!!! So I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone that has offered some encouraging advice over the last couple of years here. This is from Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, August, 2007. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for any thoughts, and suggestions you can offer. A larger version is also included.

D200,
18-70mm,
Some GND,
1/4sec, F11,
Thanks,
Chris

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on May 5, 2010 at 1:27 AM

This is very peaceful, Chris. Love the subtle color palette and soft light. Great composition, too. I like it even better w/ a very slight crop from the bottom that eliminates that little bit of mossy water (or whatever the green stuff is at the bottom right). Really nice work!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on May 5, 2010 at 1:27 AM

Looks good, Chris. Congratulations on your sales - I can see why people would want to fork over cash for it.
The processing is most of the way there, but there are a few small adjustments I'd recommend. There is some haloing going on, most noticeably around the lighthouse, but also around some of the rocks. The base of the lighthouse seems a bit brighter than the top of it, which likely ties into the haloing issue. There's a dust spot in the sky (left side, inch above the horizon). Seeing the clouds a little sharper would also be nice, provided it doesn't make the sky grainy.

Registered on March 29, 2008, 27 Posts, 1710 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 5, 2010 at 10:24 AM

Thanks guys,
The comp is what I thought was the best result of a crop to get a specific size. I thought I liked the algae puddle, but can see how others might not.

I would like to know if anyone has any technique for eliminating the halos. I thought I had them gone, but guess not. You know everything looks the same after looking at it too long. I can see them now. I just try dodge and burn passes that end up not looking too good either. Is there a process to get rid of halos without starting over???

Thanks

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on May 5, 2010 at 1:11 PM

The larger image is a beauty, well done Chris

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 10, 2010 at 10:47 PM

Hi Chris

Bret said it so well, Its a flawless composition. except for the green water.
Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments