Blue Afternoon

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 21, 2014238 views9 comments

Blue Canyon near Sonora Pass in the Sierra during a gentle, late August day.

The light was very soft after a passing thunderstorm, so I did not want to boost the contrast too much.

Tachihara 4x5
Nikkor-M 300mm
Astia 100F
August 2007

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your comments/critiques are always appreciated.

Thank you for your comments on my recent postings!

--P

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 21, 2014 at 7:48 PM

Beautiful scene and light Preston. I also like the composition a lot. The whites and shadows look good to me and the color looks warm and natural. No suggestions.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on August 21, 2014 at 8:02 PM

Nice scene and very sharp with a lot of detail.
I do think it could use some spot contrast on the peaks to make them pop a bit..

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

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 22, 2014 at 3:01 AM

Right off, the composition grabs my attention, very well balanced and keeps me focused on the scene, beautiful color and light, peaceful mood, just an all around pleasure to view. Yup, I like it, beautiful work Preston.
John

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

Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 22, 2014 at 2:28 PM

Very nice light throughout the scene Preston and a very nice comp. Nice to see images taken during daytime
for a change. Very nice scene.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on August 22, 2014 at 2:37 PM

Nice detail in the shadows and nice light. The FG isn't too compelling, but pleasing scene overall.

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on August 22, 2014 at 2:59 PM

"The FG isn't too compelling..."

Just curious, Mark, but what is your thinking, here?

Thanks for your comment.

--P

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

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 23, 2014 at 9:38 AM

Really nice comp and light, Preston. The clouds are a real plus and add a little drama to this beautiful scene.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on August 23, 2014 at 10:05 AM

Beautiful scene with soft light and a ton of details. I like a lot pictures taken during the day. Bravo!

-jc

Registered on April 28, 2014, 53 Posts, 532 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 23, 2014 at 12:59 PM

Preston, I'm enjoying this shot very much. I like your comp and this soft light is really quite nice. This picture has a very nice feel for me.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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