The Golden Cliffs

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 27, 2012315 views12 comments

I spent a few evenings along the lower salt river shooting with Doug K. Bob Miller came out the second night and shot with us (sorta), but he got a killer shot at his location. Doug and I chose to shoot this large reflection pool instead. The light was pretty nice this evening. There was a soft rich light (if that makes sense) that was very appealing to me. I added an Orton layer to emphasize the light and open up a few dark shadows. I was actually working on doing a pano, a few from this spot, and this was one of my favorites. The light hitting the trees only occurred for a few minutes before the clouds took over and later provided another light show. Anyways, this is a six image stitch, all vertical frames. I cloned out a rock that was in the lower right that I thought was distracting, but works for another image (I think). As always, comments and critiques appreciated. (Click large view for same size higher rez image).

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @17mm
1/2 sec
ISO 100
f14
CPL
2 stop grad
Tripod

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12 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 27, 2012 at 8:20 PM

I really like the light and color in this image. Great composition and the sky adds a lot to the image. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 27, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Richl warm light Peter and I like the contrast between the blue in the sky and the gold on the rock face. The small ripples in the water echo the textures of the rock well also and add a lot of interest to the image for my tastes. No nits on my part - beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM

This had your light even in the thumb, Peter. Feels like there is a bit of "glamour glow" here. I like it. The image sort of radiates warmth. White area center left, lower sky

If you're OK cloning a foreground rock, this background element maybe deserves a little attention too.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on December 27, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Thank you Tony, I hadn't even noticed that little gap. Should be an easy fix.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on December 28, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Sweet reflection. The water movement is just enough to create it's own plain.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 28, 2012 at 5:13 AM

Love the glow on the rock. Awesome light. Well done

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Comment posted by Gary Gosewisch on December 28, 2012 at 11:04 AM

I think the lack of clam in the water really adds to the shot.

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Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on December 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Very nice! Great light and well exposed! It's a simple composition, but it works for me!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 28, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Peter,

Beautiful, sweet and warm, glowing light. I thought I recognized a little Orton here. Interesting too, that the lower rez image seems more "dreamy" with less contrast (opened shadows you mentioned) than how the higher-rez image comes across. I think compression really accentuated that glow - so much to the point where I much prefer the larger view version. Just seems to me the peaks/rock formations have a much truer ring to the contrast. Not sure if it's making sense.

I also agree with Tony's comment about the bright patch on the left. Man, that guy has a good eye for things don't ya think?

It's not a huge deal, but somewhat of an eye magnet.

A beautiful moment. Love the clouds and muttled reflections.

Lon

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on December 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

Lon, I get what your saying about the compression in this version, it gives too much of a glowing feeling and I wasn't trying to go overboard. And yes, Tony has the eye of a hawk, glad he caught that though.

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on December 28, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Very intuitive to add the soft focus to this light. They go together well, and produce a lovely, peaceful image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 1, 2013 at 1:52 PM

You caught a great moment in this. Wonderful light and color, and the comp is just as good.

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