Posted by James Abraham on September 3, 2006 at 8:26 PM
Here's a little peek at Mt. Adams from the Killen Creek Trail past Tahklahk (sp?) Lake. The sunset was amazing. I was torn because Rainier was to my back and getting good color in the sky, but not on it. Adams was partially blocked. It was one of those moments to which I know that many of you can relate. You hop around like a madman trying different shots as the light quickly fades from the sky.
The people with the best view were probably the couple camping at the top of the creek. I didn't want to disturb them, but their view must have been incredible.
I'm not sure how this is going to look as far as sharpening. I just discovered Marc's tip, but I didn't apply it here.
Thanks for looking!
JT
Posted by Mark Hudon on September 3, 2006 at 8:52 PM
I like the little hint of mountain, JT. Are you using GNDs? I have one and I'm really leaning towards buying a full set.
Posted by James Abraham on September 3, 2006 at 9:07 PM
No, I'm just doing it in the computer. I take at least two shots of just about everything. I was really tempted to get the GNDs, but thought this would save on fussing out in the field where I have enough problems getting everything setup.
Does it work? You can be honest.
I've tried the HDR in CS2, but haven't spent enough time to get good results.
Posted by Mark Hudon on September 3, 2006 at 10:53 PM
I think you've done a fine job with the blend, the exposure looks real to life.
Posted by Erik Lundh on September 3, 2006 at 11:31 PM
James,
I think this is a well planned out image. I don't think being much higher up would have contributed to a better image. Everything is perfect IMHO!
Posted by Marc Adamus on September 4, 2006 at 2:24 PM
There is absolutely a time and place for GND's and blends. There will be times when GND are indisputably a better option than blends and will save a lot of processing time. Other times, it is simply not possible to use GND's and get the best results. So learn to use both! You can even use both for the same image. It's the art of perfect exposure and we sure have some amazing tools to do it with now. This looks very nice as presented, though more mountain would really make it exceptional.
Posted by James Abraham on September 4, 2006 at 2:39 PM
Marc, I agree 100%.
I can't wait to go full-frame. With the 10D, I'm constantly wanting to go wider. I've been tempted to go with a wider lens, but I'm holding out for full-frame.
I want to post the shot of Rainier that is at my back while I was taking this shot. Do I have to wait 24 hours to post a photo in a reply?
JT
Posted by Marc Adamus on September 4, 2006 at 6:24 PM
No, you can post it right here.
Posted by Rick Lundh on September 4, 2006 at 9:19 PM
Gorgeous scene, but the mountain looks funky on my monitor.
Posted by James Abraham on September 4, 2006 at 9:39 PM
I think it is a little funky, too. There may be too many stops between the blends and there isn't enough of the mountain to really see what it is.
Here's the shot that was happening at my back. I didn't do anything to it but blend two images. It had some potential if I would have been able to scout out a good composition. It's hard when you only have one crack at it. You can make out Mt. Rainier coming out of the trees on the right. In those precious minutes, I was hopping from one side of the creek to another. The deer must have gotten a good laugh. This nature photography sure can make you dance. I'm not sure that I took a winner away, but maybe that is the challenge. Sometimes, they get away.
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9 repliesThe people with the best view were probably the couple camping at the top of the creek. I didn't want to disturb them, but their view must have been incredible.
I'm not sure how this is going to look as far as sharpening. I just discovered Marc's tip, but I didn't apply it here.
Thanks for looking!
JT
Does it work? You can be honest.
I've tried the HDR in CS2, but haven't spent enough time to get good results.
I think this is a well planned out image. I don't think being much higher up would have contributed to a better image. Everything is perfect IMHO!
I can't wait to go full-frame. With the 10D, I'm constantly wanting to go wider. I've been tempted to go with a wider lens, but I'm holding out for full-frame.
I want to post the shot of Rainier that is at my back while I was taking this shot. Do I have to wait 24 hours to post a photo in a reply?
JT
Here's the shot that was happening at my back. I didn't do anything to it but blend two images. It had some potential if I would have been able to scout out a good composition. It's hard when you only have one crack at it. You can make out Mt. Rainier coming out of the trees on the right. In those precious minutes, I was hopping from one side of the creek to another. The deer must have gotten a good laugh. This nature photography sure can make you dance. I'm not sure that I took a winner away, but maybe that is the challenge. Sometimes, they get away.
JT