Light & Shadow #4 +1

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 18, 20183,958 views8 comments

Here is a photo that I took from my trip to the Grand Canyon in December 2016. I really enjoyed looking for more intimate views of the canyon.

As always all comments and critiques are welcome! crying

Capture Info:
70 mm
f/11 @ 1/10 sec
ISO 100

Processing Info:
Levels Adjustment to Set Black & White Point
Black & White Layer in PS with adjustments to color channels to bring out contrasts
TK's Luminosity masks
Cropped to panoramic format

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 18, 2018 at 11:49 PM

Here's a color version as well. I'm interested to know if you have a preference.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on April 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM

Hello Brian. For the B&W, my tastes would be to add some more midtone contrast and general contrast (or move the black point and midpoint) to give the image darker shadows and some more depth.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on April 19, 2018 at 3:59 PM

I second Doug's comments. With those changes, I am sure I would prefer the b/w although the color is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on April 19, 2018 at 6:46 PM

I prefer the b&w considerably more. Good composition. Adding contrast may improve it but I like it as is also.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on April 19, 2018 at 8:03 PM

Brian,
I'm pretty much in line with the previous comments, as they are now, I perhaps slightly prefer the colour version, but with some added contrast , I think I'd prefer the B&W.
Great image though, well chosen frame. I've never been there, but from what I've seen, I'm sure it must be difficult to decide where to point the lens !

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on April 21, 2018 at 11:49 AM

Yea, I agree with what has been mentioned. B&W with some localized contrast/darkening to accentuate the light.
Cheers

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 22, 2018 at 3:26 PM

Here is a version with added mid-tone contrast. I generated a levels adjustment layer using a luminosity mask selection for the mid-tone channel and brought in both the shadows and highlights to enhance contrast.

Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I always appreciate the great feedback here on NPN.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 24, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Nice take on the big ditch. I like the repost and I might even play with bringing in the black point a bit and see how it looks.

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