Ghost Ranch sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 7, 2012167 views7 comments

Red rock country near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Canon Rebel XTi,ISO100, 40 mm, f/15, 1/6 second, tripod, polarizer.

I've processed this in LR with a lot of contrast. Too much?

Thanks in advance for any comments and critiques.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on September 7, 2012 at 12:40 AM

Very nice light and colors! I do not think there's too much contrast, but perhaps you want to crop a bit from the bottom to eliminate the first line of bushes. I think they make the image a bit busy at the lower border.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 7, 2012 at 1:09 AM

Beautiful clouds Kathy. I also love the warm light on the cliffs. I think the contrast is fine. Didi has a good suggestion. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on September 7, 2012 at 2:17 AM

I don't think the contrast is too high here, but I like high contrast. Nice overall balance to this photo and great clouds. I would agree with the suggestion to crop a touch off the bottom also. Nice post.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Very pretty Kathy. Love the beautiful blue sky and light on the formation. Contrast looks good to me.

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Comment posted by Mark Seawell on September 7, 2012 at 2:52 PM

I like it. Easy on the eyes and wonderful composition.

Mark

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 7, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Beautiful light here Kathy. As others have noted, I think the contrast is fine.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Kathy,

Love this time of day and you've got a great sky to compliment the landscape and formations. I also don't think the contrast is too high; I think it's quite fitting for the conditions, time of day, etc. Can't think of any improvements really. Although just to make note, it's unfortunate about all the power poles and lines.... not immediately recognizable unless you really look for them though.

Lon

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