Cascades and Blue

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 2, 2011301 views14 comments

Thank you for your comments on my previous post It Is Knot!.

This image was made in early evening near Sonora Pass a couple of weeks ago in the company of NPNer Reno DiTullio. The transparency was a bit blue (this was lit entirely by the blue-bird sky), so I had to make ample use of TK's Luminosity Masks to correct color and contrast. I also did some selective burning on the top surfaces of some of the rocks. The exposure was a couple of seconds, and thankfully, it wasn't windy.

Tachihara 4x5
Velvia-100
135mm Fujinon (I think)
A slight crop from the top
August 2011

Your thoughts and comments on my work are always appreciated!

--P

Fixed a typo.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Jared Atencio on September 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

Simple and beautiful Preston. The burning and exposure balance was not apparent until I read your disclosure, which is a good thing. I really like how the water takes you right through the frame.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 2, 2011 at 11:50 AM

Pretty little scene, Preston. This turned out nice!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

I always appreciate an obviously carefully composed and crafted image, and this falls under both categories. This is really nice - well thought out and processed perfectly. Very nice job Preston.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on September 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM

Hey Preston,

This is a nice photo, it brings me comfort. I want to just sit there and listen, I can almost hear the water by looking at this.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on September 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM

That is so simply elegant and perfectly exposed Preston, from top to bottom... wish I had done this, or could do this!! Lovely man.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Its beautiful! What a wonderful feel, and it looks so natural. Very nice, Preston.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on September 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM

Excellent Preston, just as you previsualized and discussed prior to the shoot

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on September 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Very cool, man! Nice work finding a bunch like this not blowing in the wind off the water! Everything here all works for me.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM

As with all your work, this image is perfectly composed to lead the viewers eye in and through. A beautiful scene and the lupine make an excellent fg.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on September 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

Well composed, Preston. I like the even lighting and the cascades of
waterfalls. With the Lupine bush in bloom you have a strong FG. Also
thank you for your comments on my most recent post.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on September 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

This looks great, Preston. I like the three dimensional feel of the composition and the diffused light really helps to bring out the color. This conveys a peaceful feeling.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 2, 2011 at 11:58 PM

This is really well done, Preston, from comp, exposure, through processing. My only thought might be to bump up the purple and green sat in the foreground plant a bit to make it stand out a bit more. But what a lovely scene.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Preston,

I'm a little familiar with this lovely location and you've done a great job in showcasing it. The lupine add a great touch to the cascades and I really like the composition. Personally, I'd like to see the vegetation and rocks a little warmer - especially getting the greens to pop a little more; but that's very minor. Well done my friend.

Lon

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 8, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Very nice Preston, love the flowers bottom and the way the water draws your eye up through the frame.
Well done

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