Cinder Cone Playa

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 26, 2011193 views7 comments

I really liked this place especially because of the large red cinder cone, but it was a last minute stop heading back up to Lone Pine. Didn't quite get what I wanted from the sunset, but was happy with the sunburst and comp in general. Three images manually blended with a black and white layer added for more contrast. A bit different for me artistically, but I'd appreciate some feedback. Thanks for having a look.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on July 26, 2011 at 10:58 PM

I know this place Jean, and I like your take on it. Much more intimate than mine. I'm not usually a big fan of sunstars but this one works nicely here.

Paul

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Comment posted by Jean Day on July 27, 2011 at 2:28 AM

Thanks, Paul...I really need to go back at sunrise to get the red of that beautiful cinder cone...and I love sunstars.

Registered on April 10, 2011, 36 Posts, 306 Comments

Comment posted by Alex Mody on July 27, 2011 at 3:53 AM

Love the bold shadows and sunstar. Looks great!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on July 27, 2011 at 4:43 AM

Jean, you captured the blinding sunlight extremely well for me. perfect exposure and a fine balanced composition to my eye.

As the foreground at the bottom is a bit out of focus, I think that cropping this part might make the image even stronger.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on July 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Great image! The sunstar and rock positions are totally spot on.

I trust you weren't just sitting there hoping to catch the rock suddenly moving, a.k.a. the Racetrack in Death Valley?

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Comment posted by Tyson Fisher on July 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM

This has a stark simplicity to it that I like very much. The sunstar is perfect. I am seeing a little softness in the immediate foreground this is somewhat distracting. I might experiment with cropping that out.

Registered on September 17, 2008, 44 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by Jean Day on July 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM

Thanks all for the great feedback. You're right about cropping the fg...would make for a more professional image.

Gary...with a ruler and stopwatch.

Registered on April 10, 2011, 36 Posts, 306 Comments