Tower Power II & Re-Post

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 3, 2013727 views18 comments

First, thanks for the comments on my last Towers image. I think this shot addresses some of the problems with the last, and has become my favorite of the two. The reflection is not as jumbled, and the rocks are not as chaotic. I think the lighting, while not as strong as the first, places more of the emphasis on the towers and less on the near rock face. This is slightly to the left of the previous shot.

Your thoughts appreciated.

5KII, 17-40L, RAW x2

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on April 3, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Again Harry, gorgeous scene, love every bit of it.Fantastic.
John

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

Comment posted by Gary Gosewisch on April 3, 2013 at 8:15 AM

nice image. I think it might be stronger if you pushed the contrast a bit.

Registered on June 3, 2012, 17 Posts, 59 Comments

Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on April 3, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Fantastic !

Registered on September 10, 2009, 223 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM

I like Gary's suggestion of a bit more contrast, but the shaded rock face does allow the towers to shine as the main subject imo. Love it!

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

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 3, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Thanks folks - I will try the added contrast suggestion, though on my monitor and looking at the histogram it appears to have a descent amount of contrast.

Thanks

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on April 3, 2013 at 4:11 PM

i love this too

both are great in many ways

well done

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on April 3, 2013 at 7:53 PM

This is quite beautiful and I prefer it to your other image. It doesn't seem to be common to get decent images from here due to the weather, so 'Congratulations!'.
On my calibrated monitor, it appears that the shadowed areas were pulled up a bit too much leaving no true blacks. A stiff contrast adjustment would be an asset, IMO.

Registered on September 9, 2005, 62 Posts, 2289 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 3, 2013 at 9:27 PM

Excellent capture of the fabulous atmospheric conditions and spectacular scenery, Harry.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 3, 2013 at 10:56 PM

I like this comp a lot more than your previous post Harry. I am on the fence on the contrast adjustment but I do think the blacks need just a slight push. Fantastic scene overall.

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

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 4, 2013 at 7:00 AM

It seems the consensus is for more contrast - Here is the updated version & I agree it is an improvement.
Thanks

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Wow, This is beautiful Harry. I really like this comp and I think your repost looks fantastic!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Glenn Tunaley on April 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Really beautiful scene you have captured Harry. I love the light on the peaks and I think it looks even better in the re-post

Registered on March 1, 2013, 19 Posts, 93 Comments

Comment posted by Yiming Hu on April 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

In terms of composition, I prefer this one to your previous post.

I am also on the fence on the contrast. At first glance the repost looks better to me. I then look at both versions a few more times and found I actually prefer the original.

IMHO I feel the ULC is a little bit bright comparing to the rest of the image.

Registered on April 28, 2011, 38 Posts, 733 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on April 5, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Lovely image Harry, well done.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on April 5, 2013 at 12:02 PM

What a gorgeous shot, with so much going on. But your eyes keep going up to the towers, which are mysterious looking and just stunning. I think the contrast overall is fine, but I might try to darken the towers and clouds just a tad. Still, a really stunning shot.

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Warren on April 6, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Love it! Outstanding image!

Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on April 8, 2013 at 11:29 PM

The large version is especially excellent Harry. Crisp and beautiful image! A large print must look awesome I'm sure!

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

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on April 20, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Harry, I prefer this image to the other for the same reasons you stated. I feel though that the towers in the original are too bright and could also use some contrast.

Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments