2 Repo/1 BW Algodones #6

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 3, 20162,076 views9 comments

Hi Everyone,
This is the 6th Algodones Dunescape (two were post in M&N). This one is a texture/line abstract that I found after approaching the wider view shown in Algodones #5. Unlike a few of the others, I'm 99.9% sure this one is best in color.

Let me know if it has enough interest to hold your attention.
Canon 5D3 with 24-105mm at 24mm
ISO 125, f/10, 1/125s

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on June 4, 2016 at 12:34 PM

I like this one Marylynne. The diagonal shadow line looks like giant stitches holding together those wonderful textures. Very interesting.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on June 4, 2016 at 6:13 PM

Interesting use of the diagonal line formed by the shaded area. There is a lot to enjoy with all of the contours, tones and texture. I think this would work as either color or B&W.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on June 4, 2016 at 6:40 PM

Great abstract. My first thought was the the lower left corner needs to be toned down, but not to affect the shadow. Nicely seen.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 5, 2016 at 3:33 PM

Very cool dune abstract. I really like the shadow and patterns

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on June 6, 2016 at 2:23 AM

The pattern is excellent. It's great how you captured the transition between the two different shapes and frequencies of the ripples. This definitely works for me. I think I would try to get the darkest tones to be near neutral black, which will probably require adjusting the color channels independently.

Registered on November 8, 2005, 219 Posts, 1340 Comments

Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 6, 2016 at 12:49 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll tinker with that shadow and share if the result is worthy. I tried a b/w and it was just too bland, but I might give that another go in SilverEfex.

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 6, 2016 at 1:11 PM

Here is a repost of the original color image. I brought down the shadows a bit and reduced the saturation there to approximate a more neutral tone. I'm not sure I went about that the right way, so any feedback is much appreciated. I also cropped the ULC a bit too. The moire there was just getting to me.

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 6, 2016 at 1:13 PM

And here is the b/w version....still in LR. I think I need to tweak the feather on the brush strokes with these two. Let me know if you agree.

ML

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Basil Greber on June 12, 2016 at 6:37 PM

I think the repost has moved towards the right target, but it's not quite there yet (for my personal taste). Though I'm not sure the light allows for what I had in mind.

Registered on November 8, 2005, 219 Posts, 1340 Comments