Peaceful Oak-2 + Alts

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 1, 2017277 views13 comments

This image was made a few minutes prior to my Peaceful Oak image posted a few days ago. Clouds were swirling about, so I waited for the contrast to drop.

In post processing, I wanted to bring up more detail in the trunk of the oak, so I wondered if I could use a B&W adjustment layer with its blending mode set to luminosity to do this. There was quite a bit of blue and cyan in the deep shadows, so I adjusted the blue and cyan upward a bit. (Setting the B&W Layer to 'luminosity' allows you to brighten or darken individual colors) After experimenting a bit, I achieved the the tones I wanted.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140mm @ 90mm
ISO, 100, 1/4 @ f-16
TK's V 4 Masks and B&W adjustment layer.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Thank you for your comments on my recent posts, and for your thoughts on this one. cool

--P

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on April 1, 2017 at 4:03 PM

Here is the B&W. I am interested in which you prefer; this, or the color version.

A BW adjustment layer was used for the conversion.

Thanks,
--P

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

Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on April 1, 2017 at 4:21 PM

A beautiful shot. I definitely prefer the color version, for me there is more depth and interest with the variety of tones in the refection. .

Registered on March 1, 2015, 54 Posts, 453 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 1, 2017 at 6:23 PM

Another fine image of the oak and its reflection, Preston. I also prefer the color. I also like the softer light in this version better than in the previous post. Very nice.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on April 1, 2017 at 8:58 PM

Really enjoy the delicate light; you timed the exposure at just the right time it would seem. Love the pattern of the tree trunks and the reflection; your use of the b/w layer in luminosity mode was very successful (and something I am writing down in my notes). A beautiful image, Preston. I much prefer the color image over the b/w as the pastel colors you achieved really add to mood of the image, in my opinion.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on April 1, 2017 at 10:01 PM

I prefer the color version as well. I like the composition of the previous one more but the colors are better here. I would mildly desaturate the greens on the right here because this image is about subdued colors and some of the greens are not.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 1, 2017 at 10:25 PM

The B&W vs. color have very different moods Preston. The color image is intriguing but the B&W adds a bit of mystery with a dark side. I like them both but I am leaning towards the B&W. Excellent work in any case.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 2, 2017 at 11:26 PM

I think both images have their strengths. I personally like the color version better. It gives the image a very peaceful feeling making me wish I was sitting on the bank watching the scene. The B&W works much better then I thought it would. Fine image.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 2, 2017 at 11:28 PM

Preston,

This one is excellent too - although for me I give the edge to the first post. The light is softer, which works to this scene's advantage, I think. While I definitely like the color version better overall, I do like the contrast a bit better in the b&w, especially in the trunk area. To me, in the color version I think the center part of the image needs a little micro-contrast (whatever that is.) ;-) I'd even like to see more contrast in the reflection. Mind you, we're talking minor tweaks, not big issue either way.

Great job capturing two different images of the same scene.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on April 3, 2017 at 4:47 PM

Thanks for your comments, everyone! I tweaked this version taking your suggestions into account. Any thoughts?
--P

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

Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on April 3, 2017 at 8:15 PM

I think the original is just excellent and full of interest. The BW is great but I find the color to be more pleasing.

Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 4, 2017 at 12:41 PM

Pow! Bingo, nailed it, however I want to say it. The repost is the ticket for me. thanks for taking the time and effort to tweak Preston!

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on April 8, 2017 at 1:06 PM

Preston, your second color version works definitely best for me. It gives me the immediate feel of standing in the middle of this quiet and serene scene, enjoying this fleeting moment.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 20, 2017 at 3:27 AM

The repost is terrific. The BW doesn't work for me. I love the serenity and very natural way you've presented the colours.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments