Tenacity

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 19, 2012315 views12 comments

Whew, this image has been a bear to process. This is my 6th attempt in hopes of getting it right. I would appreciate any comments and critiques on what it might need (besides a trash can!) to complete the processing.

Large version available.

D2x w/ 70-300 @ 80mm
1.5 sec @ f/11 - MLU and remote release
100 ISO
Don't remember about filters
Tripod
Capture One 6, CS4

Any thoughts, critiques, and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Raied Alani on December 20, 2012 at 12:07 AM

Very impressive.
I like: Concept, B&W,
I would only process the contrast of the reflection in the water. I would recommend Nik's Silver Efex Pro2.

Registered on December 3, 2012, 27 Posts, 90 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 20, 2012 at 5:29 AM

Opening the large view really makes a world of difference, excellent detail and reflections, I like what you have done here, and I find it very appealing, definitely not a candidate for the trash can. Beautifully seen and presented Bill.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on December 20, 2012 at 8:19 AM

Fantastic tonality you've pulled out in your post processing.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on December 20, 2012 at 10:07 AM

This is a powerful image Bill. It shows strength of the life force in the tree and roots and also the delicacy of the smaller bushes.
I like the way you have presented it.

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Don't trash it. This is incredibly powerful in b&w. My only suggestion would be to lighten the water just a wee bit. I love the range of textures and shapes. Excellent composition

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

Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM

This has a very old school look and feel to it. Great detail.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Another intimate with rich silver tones and blacks, Bill. Fine use of the light and shadows as well. Very well done.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Grant Collier on December 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

I like it! I do think that lightening the reflection and add more contrast to it could help it, as it currently seems to give too much dark, empty space to the photo.

Registered on July 29, 2005, 73 Posts, 430 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 20, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Bill,

All I can say about this being a bear to process... is that it's the results that matter and no matter what processing you went through, it sure doesn't look like you processed it - if that makes sense. Said another way, this looks great! Excellent range of tone and contrast. So much contained within the frame here, from the rocks and plants, to the tree, roots and reflection. It all just fits together seamlessly in an excellent image. No nits or suggestions here.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on December 20, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Looks like one that could have been tough to wrestle into place, Bill. But the finished product made the cut very impressively. I cannot get into the B&W characteristics as I do not have any knowledge in that arena, just like what I see......

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on December 21, 2012 at 11:26 PM

Wow, I like this very much, Bill! The highlight for me is how your B+W treatment has brought out those gnarly roots beautifully. Very nice work!

Registered on July 2, 2004, 231 Posts, 3110 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Bill, This is an excellent b/w image. I like the tones in this and the amazing texture and detail. Excellent work on your comp and the processing!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments