Reflections on Dug Bar + Repost

Marylynne,

I think this image conveys a wonderful flow and the setting is delivered well. Just a suggestion when presenting B&W images, that when images are in color, you can get away with lighter areas on the edges. In black and white my eye is usually drawn to the edges if light areas are present. I suggest that maybe a slight burning of the edges especially where lighter areas touch will help to keep the viewer inside of the frame. Just my $.02.

Jim

Nice subject, nice reflectiona nd the conversion works well. The rock in the lrc is just a bit distracting to me. At first it looked like a reflection from something outside the frame. It took me a little bit to realize what it was. 

Marylynne,

I really like this and I think a very fitting and well done b&w.

I don't really have any nits, but will offer a couple tweaks.  I might experiment with darkening the sky just a tad. Or perhaps bumping up contrast.  As it is, the difference in exposure is actually appropriate between the sky and reflection - the reflection should be darker.  But I also just noticed, as presented, the brightness or whiteness of the clouds is about the same top and bottom, yet the sky isn't.  Perhaps just a curves tweak in the sky?  Something to play around with anyway. Again, not a problem, just seeing how you might make it even better.

The second thing, and this is purely subjective and my opinion.  How about a slight 5% crop top and bottom to make this just slightly more narrow, accentuating the length and symmetry?  Just a thought there.

Overall this is a nicely processed and presented b&w

Looks good to me! I like the slight glow in the sky behind the main mountain top.

Very nicely done.  Large image impressive. I'm in agreement with Lon about the crop.

Very nice flow and wonderful tones. I do agree with Lon's observations and suggestions.

--P

Thanks for the feedback everyone.  Sorry it took so long to get back to it.  I had some day job stuff and then "had to" watch football all day. 

I did a little more with the contrast and the water reflection, toned down ever so slightly some of the highlights, and then I went with a 12x20 crop.  I like it much better, and I am very thankful for everyone's input.  I'm happy to receive more if you think I took a bad turn in any of these changes.  It's a little tricky to compare since the repost has a 500k limit and I couldn't figure out had to add a hex value frame on a repost.

I keep debating the rock.  I think it's less aesthetic and more philosophical.  It may have been the last Oregon rock many Nez Perce touched before crossing and losing their land.  Maybe it's also state pride.  Without that rock, it's a picture of Idaho .   I do think I'll keep it for now, but I'll keep mulling it over.

Thanks again!  And holler if you see something else.
ML

Nailed it!  Beautifully done on the repost Marylynne.  Not the first time it's been said, but it's amazing how such minor changes in an image can transform it; you've transformed this to another level.  Excellent job!  I love the reworked image.  Thanks for taking the time to rework and repost.

This is a beautiful image, and the repost is outstanding.  Excellent processing and conversion.  I'm also an Oregonian, though I moved away over 25 years ago, so I like the rock.