Another World

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 28, 2011253 views18 comments

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. It's been a while since I've posted anything new here...life has been busy. I've really enjoyed all of the quality images which have passed through the gallery over the past few weeks. Keep up the good work everyone!

Borax Hot Springs, Alvord Desert, Oregon, November 2010.

I've been working on my b/w processing recently and this image is my latest project. This is my image titled Alvord Desert Sunrise reprocessed in b/w. I'm amazed by how much I was able to bring out the fog/mist in the b/w version. I hope that when you view the image you feel like the image could have been created on another planet.

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 12-24 dx, polarizer
5 sec at f/16, ISO 100
Converted to b/w in Lightroom 3. Levels, curves, midtone and luminosity adjustments done in CS5.

All C&C are always appreciated. Thanks for taking a look. Larger version is provided.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

While the color version is gorgeous, this version has a more ethereal quality which I prefer Scott.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

Scott,

Wonderful! I agree with Eva too. This b&w conversion really holds on to the misty mood and atmosphere. (Also hides the fence posts better!)

Which are insignificant at this point. Almost has an IR look and feel to it. But no matter, the atmosphere is wonderful and I really like this. No nits here.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

Beautiful! The color version is wonderful but I really love this in b/w. What a fantastic feel and mood this has. Excellent work Scott.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on December 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

Love the way the foggy background glow brings out the sharpness of the icy foreground grasses.

Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Well, I like this, but the color version is stunning. It's the one I'd hang on my wall in a second.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

Both are wonderful but I prefer the colored version. the b&w is a little too high key for my tastes.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on December 28, 2011 at 11:43 PM

Just beautiful Scott, a very pleasing composition. I really like the b&w conversion. It reminds me of the Tule Lake National wild life area. Great work!

Registered on June 15, 2010, 29 Posts, 605 Comments

Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on December 29, 2011 at 12:10 AM

I like the color version as well, but this one is my first choice. The frosty grasses almost give this an infrared feel, but still very real. Good comp too!

Registered on November 30, 2008, 114 Posts, 790 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on December 29, 2011 at 12:44 AM

The b/w version creates a wonderful graphic, dreamy image. Fantastic work.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on December 29, 2011 at 2:00 AM

Scott,

The color version is nice but this is spectacular! The composition leads me in and the mist in the BG is mesmerizing. Really well done.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on December 29, 2011 at 2:57 AM

Love this for its uniqueness... your approach here is really moody. Cool image!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM

I much prefer this version. Far more impact and dreamy quality to it. Real sweet!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

The color version is great Scott, but your B&W conversion is even better! This definitely looks otherworldly! I love the soft but sharp look you were able to achieve here. Wonderful!

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

This certainly works well in black and white. I love the softness of the background. I might even lessen the contrast on the foreground grasses. Very nice.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Killer B&W! I love the mist and mystery and frosty accents on the grass!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 30, 2011 at 9:51 AM

This is really nice, Scott. I like the ethereal quality to this. Nicely done all around.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on December 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM

The color version seems to have more detail, while the b&w version, without the color to create contrast, seems foggier with less detail (particularly towards the bg area) but with more glowing luminosity. So, there are aspects of both I really like. The b&w conversion looks fabulous here, as does your overall processing. I like the almost infra-red appearance of the image too.
Happy New Year!

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on January 10, 2012 at 6:58 PM

I loved the color version, of course, but this is very nice too. Good job on the conversion.

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