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Redcloud peak this summer

Discussion

7 replies
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on August 10, 2006 at 10:30 PM
I played with this photo (2 blended frames) in PS for awhile. The originals had too much of a snapshot look to them. Is this any good? Are any manipulations obvious? Any criticism is appreciated.

http://www.photosig.com/go/photos/view?id=1806038
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 11, 2006 at 12:21 AM
I think it could stand to be a little lighter, but that's all. It's a nice, summery shot of Redcloud AND Sunshine peaks.
Posted by Dan Walters on August 11, 2006 at 9:02 AM
Very nice image!
Posted by Tony Bouchard on August 11, 2006 at 10:59 AM
I agree it could be a bit brighter, especially in the foreground, but I like it :toast:
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on August 11, 2006 at 12:41 PM
I was actually going for a darker, moody look in the foreground, but I guess that it did not come out well. Thanks everyone for their input. :smile:
Posted by Craig Schultz on August 11, 2006 at 3:32 PM
Momo, good job on the blend you are definitely getting the hang of it. It's a nice shot, but something seems to be lacking in this one. Probably the time of day, but it seems to lack some punch too like it's almost veiled with something. Go back and take that same image in the fall with the aspen glowing and snow on the peaks.

Craig
Posted by Brian Miller on August 11, 2006 at 11:19 PM
Momo I know you want to keep to keep the manipulation look down, but if it were me I'd saturate the color more. I like the shot.

Brian
Posted by Rick Dunn on August 12, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Beautiful scene. I know you were going for moody, but knowing that there's direct sunlight on the mountains and clouds, my mind expects it to be brighter. To me, that's the missing 'punch' that Craig refers to. Still, a very nice image! :smile: