Misty Leidig Meadow + rp

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 27, 2013226 views9 comments

Thank you for your comments on my previous image. They are appreciated.

This image from Leidig Meadow in Yosemite valley was made the on the same morning as my recently posted image from Ahwahnee Meadow. The mist in the meadows was beginning to evaporate, so I had to set up fairly quickly--not an easy task with a view camera. This was the result of my effort.

Chamonix 4x5
Nikkor-M, 300mm
Astia 100F
October 2013

Please see large version. Thanks.

Your comments are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by claude on November 27, 2013 at 11:34 AM

very nice.

Registered on November 26, 2013, 0 Posts, 6 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 27, 2013 at 7:27 PM

After looking at this, I decided it was too dark. So, I tweaked it.

What do you think?

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 27, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Preston, I think you're right the first post was too dark. The second is much better and allows us to see more detail in the BG area.
The only change I might make for another look is to select the FG grass and slightly turn down the light there. Maybe just a very slight downward tweak with the gamma output. Regardless, the second is better overall.

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

Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 27, 2013 at 10:43 PM

I like the image. The exposure on the 2nd image is the best. The only thing I would try is to crop from the bottom, up close to where the grass gets lighter.

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

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 28, 2013 at 12:55 AM

You get super clarity out of the telephoto.
Subtle and pleasing, I Also think a bit off the bottom would look good.

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

The second post work's beautifully for me, like the fact you lightened it a bit, it definitely brings out more detail. Love the early morning ground fog and natural colors. Pretty scene Preston, with a very nice autumn mood.
John

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

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 28, 2013 at 8:35 AM

just because ... i like the brightness in the original - with the exception of your chosen subject - which looks better when standing out against the dark background ... always contrary, i know. and i wonder, just for wondering's sake, how the comp would have stood with a slightly less 50:50 comp? these are the questions that float through my mind. but i like the quietness and elegance.

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 28, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Your repost works better for me Preston. The misty mid ground and back lit trees and frosty (?) grasses are simply beautiful.

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

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM

I've looked at this several times now trying to decide which I like better. It's still a real close call, but I think I prefer the original by a slight margin. Regardless of which version though, this is a beautiful capture.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments