Eternal Glow

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 18, 2013430 views10 comments

Shooting earlier this spring along the merced river for cascades and dogwoods I thought I'd try something a little different while noticing this glow coming from under the bridge and really lighting up the water. Let me know what you think. Check out the large version.

Nikon D800
70-200v2
f11 1/4

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on July 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

The combination of the yellow/orange glow and the greenish water is really nice.

I'd consider cropping a bit from the left, which may make the curved line of the bridge more prominent and effective, connecting both sides of the frame.

Max

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 19, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Excellent! This is a take on Yosemite I have never seen and great to see it.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on July 19, 2013 at 10:30 PM

A great and simple graphic. The light on the inside of the arch is rich and warm and the green water and the white rushing water are lit, but the land is in shadow. A terrific effect. Even though the stone of the bridge is in deep shadow, the detail of the stone is clear. Brightening the detail could be beneficial, but on the other hand it might compete with the glow of light under the arch. My one complaint is that I have the impression that the face of the bridge is leaning slightly toward us. I guess this was a camera angle thing and nothing can be done in post processing, but it doesn't spoil the overall effect. A really nice photo.

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on July 20, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Max-Thanks for the crop suggestion, I think thats works pretty well..
Harley-That means a lot coming from you.
Buck-Yes there wasn't too much I could do about that based on the angle, branches, etc.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Really enjoying the repost of this Todd. Beautiful colors, textures and composition. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on July 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Very nice light. The perspective and the shadow detail are pretty cool as well. I'd probably clone out the bluish rock and lit rock near the left side of the frame.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 24, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Todd,

One of these times I'm going to take off my Nature and Landscape goggles and put some film on scenes like this. the bridge is classic and historical. I've seen this light beneath the Pahono... this is simply wonderful. Everything words here, I love this! Kudos!

Lon

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on July 25, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! Todd

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 27, 2013 at 5:57 PM

I definitely prefer the repost Todd. Excellent exposure balance and wonderful color on the underside of the bridge and water. Nice crisp detail in the rocks of the bridge.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 27, 2013 at 10:07 PM

I like this concept of unexpected glow. The contrast here maybe seems a bit harsh to appreciate the image fully.

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