Rainer

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 14, 2010142 views9 comments

A very conventional subject and location from which to capture it, but hopefully still worth posting. Three original exposures processed in Photomatix, then converted to B&W in Nik Silverefex, using the digital equivalent of the good old red filter to bring out drama in the sky.
Comments much appreciated

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jeff Ross on October 14, 2010 at 10:58 PM

You've captured this conventional subject in a conventional spot in an unconventional way - I like it. The clouds and dark sky add some nice drama.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 14, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Classic beauty. The B&W adds to this sense. My thought would be to dodge the top of the mountain a bit as it seems at to be darkened by a grad.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 14, 2010 at 11:29 PM

Very nice shot Stephen. I like the b/w processing. The top of the mountain looks a little dark to me as well. As Tony suggested, I would dodge the top of the mountain and then I think you've got a winner.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 14, 2010 at 11:35 PM

I like this a lot!!! I agree about doing some dodging on the mountain top. Other than that, this is great. The tonality is very nice! Maybe it could be a little crisper for the web.

Chris

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 15, 2010 at 4:09 AM

That's pretty damn sexy.

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 15, 2010 at 9:58 AM

The b/w seems very fitting for this image. I like this quite a bit. I too like the drama that the dark sky adds. Also agree on the mountain top. Nice work, Stephen.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on October 15, 2010 at 12:28 PM

I feel like this needs more space at the top. The peak feels a bit cramped. Nice otherwise.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM

Stephen,

Fabulous b&w rendition of Rainier and it's reflection. The light is captured beautifully as well, which is sometimes hard to do with b&w. I love the tonal range and just about everything about this. Yeah, I'm wishing for a little more room up top, but certainly doesn't kill the image for me. this is wonderful!

Lon

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM

Nice work. I failed miserably in my attempt of getting a shot from this iconic location, but images like yours inspire me to make the trip from California and try again. The B/W treatment is quite successful and the clouds add good drama. I'd agree with Laurent a bit and say there could be a case for a bit more room up top.

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