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The glow and the color contrast works great Youssef! This is not the typical light one recommends for photography, but you handled it well and used it to its maximum effect.

I agree with Didl. The comp and the backlighting work well here and I like it!

I like the same things that the others have noted, and it's a very fine shot. I'll be candid with you though and also say that of all your shots from Yosemite this fall, I think it's one of the weakest. Maybe it's my own subject matter bias that gets in the way here, but I like the moody fall color shots (particularly those with water) that you've posted quite a bit more. Hope that doesn't sound too harsh . . . you're always candid in your comments (which I appreciate), so I'm returning the favor!

Youssef,

The afternoon glow on this quite nice. You've done well handling light that is difficult to handle, especially with transparency film. There appear to be some sharpening halos on the fine branches below the main tree. This has a nice flow to it. The color and contrast are what I would expect at this time of day in Yosemite.

It works for me.

--P

Youssef, you controlled the light very nicely. Looks like somewhat backlit bringing out the texture in the leaves.Love the dark branches that add a nice base to the image. Well done.

Thank you Phil for your candor. I too do not think this is among my best from the Valley this year, but wanted to see what others thought. I struggled with this photo in the field as well and was quite unhappy with the light I was given but did the best I could with it.

Thanks again to all for your input and look forward to more.

Wise choice. The light make this image stand out. Nice work.

- Dan.

I really like it, Youssef. The brighter backlit works well here and it all flows together quite nicely.

I love that tree in that light. I think it is a gorgeous image.

I like this, Youssef. While not your best from here, I think it's a strong image. The backlighting really makes this work, as the glow is sweet....from the leaves to the grasses.

Beautifully done, Youssef.

Love the composition Youseff, with the sweeping tree limb. Back lighting is a favorite of mine, you have handled it very well as I know it can be a challenge. My only nit is that this web version seems to have quite a bit of red in it? perhaps not?

Delightful Youssef. I know the tree is the main subject here, but I'm just as intrigued by the beautifyl golden grass. I also really like the darker blue BG peeking through the treetop.

This is wonderful, I love the backlight and contrast of the tree trunk.

Looks great!

Youssef,

Excellent! I'm sure like you, I love the back lighting in this meadow at this time of year and in the late afternoons. Of course the strong back lighting makes it a chore for film, but I think the Provia would work better than the V100 versions as you have at least managed to keep some of the shadow detail. But the autumn colors are glowing in the oak and the grasses are nicely lit as well.

I have no nits, only kudos for going for this scene in El Cap Meadow. You pulled it off nicely.

Lon

You did a good job capturing this light. I find that in such conditions, All I need is an incident meter reading with the meter facing upward to the sun. I often times double check that by entering the same meter reading into the spot meter, and checking the values. You did a great job capturing tonality on this one. Your highlights are holding detail, and the shadows are also holding detail. There appears to be a slight reddish tint to the shadows -- maybe a result of trying to extract every ounce of detail? I know how difficult that can be with slide film.

The composition works well, but I'm not a fan of the fallen limb under the tree. There isn't anything you could do about that though.

It's so interesting how you and Lon photograph the same thing but each achieve a very personal result both in terms of subjects and light. This turned out well. I like the intense color given this relatively high contrast scene.

Thanks for the feedback. Here is a repost with less red in the shadows.

Gorgeous, I wish the dead snag weren't there, but the light is just divine.

I think it's nice to see these trees in some harsher lighting, which you handled very well. The composition and subject are both very striking. Nice work.

I don't percieve this light as harsh! I understand the challenges to be dealt with shooting in light like this though. You managed it very well, and created a pleasing image!

Chris

I like the more neutral shadows in your re-post. It has a very natural appearance.