Yuccas at Sunrise Repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 26, 2012160 views6 comments

I appreciate all of the comments on the first image very much. Here is the same image with some of the corrections that were suggested. I would again appreciate any and all comments and critiques.

Canon 40D
Sigma 17-70
All settings on manual
Shutter 0.4 and 0.6
Aperture f18
ISO 400
17mm
Polarizer and 3 stop grad filter
Tripod and Shutter Release

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 26, 2012 at 6:11 PM

This is even better...not distracting blob, shadows a bit more open. Still love the blue/green against that sunstar. Nicely done

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on August 26, 2012 at 7:25 PM

I actually find the yucca to be an impediment to the lovely scene unfolding out there under the setting sun.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 27, 2012 at 10:33 AM

Richard, I find this much improved with more natural tones on the far hillside. The crop also emphasizes the yucca

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Richard,

Much improved. There is a better light/dark value/blend in the yucca now; looks much less "grad-ish" (a new term.) Also, this is just cleaner and better presented in general. NIce job with the image and thanks for taking the time to rework the image.

Lon

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 27, 2012 at 3:07 PM

This is much better.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Hi Richard, This is very nice. You captured a nice mood and the colors look wonderful together. Good work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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