by Luke Ormand
This image was taken moments after my previous image of the waterfall that featured the sunrays right where the water was spilling out. This shot demonstrates how the sun was streaking through the trees. The image isn't perfect - I have some images that I think I can use for a double blend to maximize DR but wanted to start with this one. I'll admit this is a shot I rushed a bit - but was determiend to get after seeing so many similar images on NPN over the yeras - so thanks to those who have inspired it.
Nikon D7100 12-24mm @ 12mm on Gitzo Tripod
f/22
1.5 second exposure
ISO 125
CPL filter used
Full frame, adjustments in LR, PS and Perfect Effects 8
Comments
7 commentsIt seems to me that a crop from the top to eliminate most if not all of the bright sky on the left side would make the sunstar the brightest object in the image, where I assume you want everyone's attention to start and then work to the great greens on the tree trunks.
Dave - thank you. I didn't know what to do with that blown portion, but a crop would probably be best. I think the greens (where effected by the burst) need some work to... thanks for the confirmationa and I look forward to what others have to say
Evokes a strong initial response due to the sunstar but it's upon a close look at the large version that appreciation really begins to grow. Excellent shadow detail and a real pleasure to view.
This sure looks like a NorthWest scene! The sunstar has a good effect here and the image has a very nice feel to it. Dave's suggestion would help accentuate the sunstar, but you would lose all the maple leaves, which have a very nice green tone and really adds to the image IMHO. You have to either sacrifice the maples or the bright sky I guess. Either way I think it's a very strong image. I would be tempted to experiment with lightening the shadows just a touch. There's plenty of detail there and lightening the shadows may help to bring out, as long as it doesn't reduce the dramatic feel this image displays.
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Great job controlling the DR! I agree with the crop suggestion, even though it would cut out some of those nice greens in the top part. I could also see a vertical composition, based on the middle part of this image, work very well.
Luke, This looks very nice and the large version makes it so much better. The sunstar works great here and I really do like the greens in the upper part. The crop does work as mentioned by Dave and certainly does draw more attention to the sunstar, but I would hate to lose the wonderful greens in the upper leaves. Makes for a tough call on this one but I think I like it best as it is.
Nick Bristol Lone Rock, WI
I really like the atmosphere - I wonder if a bit less centered position for the sun would work better?