Posted by Stan Rose on February 6, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Didn't want to do the tired GOG routine, so i went to Red Rocks Open SPace for the post snow shots Thu morn. Since i'd never been there before i fumbled around in the (sub-zero) dark looking for a good vantage point. Not horribly pleased with the results, but at least i got to check out what Red Rocks has to offer (lots of houses spoiling the view of PP, but some nice vistas/formations)
Here's one from about 1/4 mile up the trail.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 6, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Here's one from same location i was tempted to throw in the trees gallery, but it's not quite there
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 6, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Looks really nice Stan. I take it that you are talking abour Red Rocks Open Space Park in Colorado Springs, not Red Rocks Park in Denver. I haven't explored in Red Rocks yet, though I have been down to the park. If you like Red Rocks, you should also check out Ute Valley Open Space.
I have one issue with the first shot. The tree in the lower right is out of focus and takes up a good portion of the corner. It would be better if this tree weren't in the shot. The image looks a little dark to me as well. There is sunlight (some very nice alpenglow) hitting the peaks in the back. I think these could go one stop brighter with a levels adjustment.
In the lower shot the sky looks a little dark too.
Mel-
Posted by Stan Rose on February 6, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Mel: thanks for those suggestions. I agree about the tree, though as i recall it was tough to lose the tree and keep the angle. I have a preference toward shooting dark images (often shoot 1/2 to full stop dark), but have been trying to wean myself off of it or at least be more selective, based on comments. Thanks again-S
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 6, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Ditto what Mel said on the OOF LRC. Beautiful color, though.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 6, 2007 at 9:46 PM
Nice shot. I really like the top image.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 6, 2007 at 9:52 PM
Keep in mind that with digital, if you expose to the right (but not overexpose), you've got more flexibility, especially if you shoot in RAW. You can always bring levels down on the image to make it darker if that is your taste, but you'll have more room to move the saturation and give the image more pop. I agree that the color is beautiful.
Discussion
6 repliesHere's one from about 1/4 mile up the trail.
I have one issue with the first shot. The tree in the lower right is out of focus and takes up a good portion of the corner. It would be better if this tree weren't in the shot. The image looks a little dark to me as well. There is sunlight (some very nice alpenglow) hitting the peaks in the back. I think these could go one stop brighter with a levels adjustment.
In the lower shot the sky looks a little dark too.
Mel-