A Short Glimpse...+repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 9, 2014214 views12 comments

Here's an image I took on the commercial flight going up to Anchorage, Alaska. This is from last September, and I'm not sure why I never got around to posting this! I wanted more than just a 'short glimpse' at this magnificent peak, but the airliner's cruising speed decided otherwise...

I believe we were cruising at 38000, and the ride was amazing, with the setting sun hitting the peaks somewhere in Alaska. Unfortunately, I have no idea what peak this is, but it was not far inland from the coast, as our flight was presently over the ocean.

Now I'll say upfront that I did add the 'tilt-shift' appearance, by use of blurring in the fg and bg. I liked how it helped make the biggest peak stand out, but I'm expecting some dislikes about that effect, so I may get around later to posting the regular version. I should add that absolutely nothing other than the blurring was added or altered in this image. :)

Canon 60d 55-250mm @ 60mm
ISO 400 -- f/4.5 -- 1/1000sec -- handheld

Please view LARGE! :)

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Navin Sarma on May 9, 2014 at 8:55 PM

Nathan, I really enjoy your TS effect. Gives this image an even dreamier feel than it would normally. It takes it from a landscape to more of an art piece.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 9, 2014 at 11:29 PM

Fantastic view Nathan. I like the focus is on the major peaks bathe in that warm light.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 10, 2014 at 3:18 AM

Excellent comp and processing Nathan!

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Comment posted by John Williams on May 10, 2014 at 3:29 AM

That's an amazing, and beautiful, grab for a commercial flight Nathan! As predicted

, I'd rather the peak be separated by light than blur, but it's a personal preference thing and this is a wonderful shot either way.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 10, 2014 at 4:08 AM

I like the effect of the blur, Nathan. Very cool. It seems every time I'm on a commercial flight, I never have a window seat.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 10, 2014 at 11:04 AM

Beautiful light Nathan, I agree with Navin, really has a dreamy look. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on May 10, 2014 at 3:06 PM

First of all, what an extraordinary view with amazing light. The clouds really make this one come to life. I'm not bothered by the reduced DOF from the selective blurring in processing. However, I think I would prefer the regular version as there is so much to enjoy from corner to corner in this image.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on May 10, 2014 at 4:19 PM

Excellent out the window photo, Nathan, one would never know.
Nice PP and and very nice light.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 12, 2014 at 11:09 PM

Nathan, I'm totally enjoying this view. I like how the sharp peaks stand out in this wonderful light. Your processing works quite nice with this image. It really is quite a site and I would enjoying seeing the regular version as well.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 13, 2014 at 8:40 PM

I really enjoy the somewhat pink glow. I might boost contrast just a wee bit.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on May 14, 2014 at 3:44 AM

I really appreciate the comments, everyone.

Bill---I see what you mean; it definitely could use a bit more contrast. Thanks

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on May 14, 2014 at 5:29 PM

Here is both a version without the selective blurring, and also with some added contrast. Thanks so much for the comments/suggestions. I wish I was able to post this version sooner, but my busy schedule hasn't allowed it until now!

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