Posted by Doug Andrews on August 4, 2007 at 3:16 PM
I made my first ever visit to Shrine Ridge a few weeks ago. The hike wasn't long but I guess I didn't account for the altitude (11,000'+ ASL) very well, because the last 1/2-mile just wore me out. It was hike a few hundred feet and then stop and gasp for air for a few minutes style hiking. So I missed the sunrise by about 15-20 minutes and it was a nice one too. Not really happy with this shot, but wanted to share it with folks who didn't make it up there this season. No matter how I tweaked the contrast, the saturation of the Paintbrush went crazy. Now they were as red as I've ever seen'em, but not like that. Oh well, my first visit to a place rarely results in me coming back with pics I'm happy with. I'll chalk this up to more of a scouting trip for next year. I've also linked a shot of the wildflowers in the open areas along the slopes of Shrine Ridge.
Too bad you missed the sunrise Doug. Looks like those clouds would have lit up nicely. I know what you mean about not getting started early enough when headed to a new place. I think we have all had that time where we are running up the trail or screeching into a parking spot during some sweet light. I've never been up to Shrine Ridge actually (was on my list this year, but didn't work out) so thanks for sharing!
Nice comp and views, Doug. I agree that the red paintbrush are a bit much, but desaturating the reds should help tone them down a little. I'm curious about the shadows that are visible on the middleground trees - I guess those shadows from trees behind you that are lining up on the middle trees?
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 4, 2007 at 6:03 PM
It was hike a few hundred feet and then stop and gasp for air for a few minutes style hiking.
You mean that's not normal? Hell, that's the way I always pull my fat ass up a trail!
Nice shot for sure. One thing to consider is, if you did a curves or levels adjustment layer and left the layer style on its default "normal" mode, change the layer style to luminosity, and then do your saturation with a hue/saturation layer.
Posted by Doug Andrews on August 4, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Rick - Yep its the shadow of the trees behind me. Didn't really notice how the lined up on the trees in front of me at the time. Does look kinda strange..
Todd - Thanks for the PP tip. I'll have to remember that in the future.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on August 5, 2007 at 1:25 AM
This is a very nice photo. My suggestions would be to lighten up )a bit) the top half of the FG, as the bottom half seems lighter. Also, the photo looks very green on my monitor, but it could just be my monitor. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 5, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Sorry Doug, this just doesn't do it for me, there is too much room IMO between the flowers and the trees with nothing happening.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 5, 2007 at 8:19 PM
Hey Doug. I know how you feel about missing the sunrise (see my reply to the Ice Lake thread). I barely made it up in time for this hike to Shrine Ridge when I went a few weeks ago. Interesting, it looks like we photographed the same exact arrangement of flowers. http://www.viewfindermedia.com/forumpics/ShrineSunrise-1.jpg
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You mean that's not normal? Hell, that's the way I always pull my fat ass up a trail!
Nice shot for sure. One thing to consider is, if you did a curves or levels adjustment layer and left the layer style on its default "normal" mode, change the layer style to luminosity, and then do your saturation with a hue/saturation layer.
Todd - Thanks for the PP tip. I'll have to remember that in the future.