I think I agree with Jesse. The paintbrush looks good, John, but the lupin doesn't look right. It must have been quite a sight to see! So I can understand wanting to get it all in the frame. Not too good lighting for it, sorry. I vote for a reshoot next wildflower season!
Posted by David Schoen on November 10, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Composition is spot on but a little dark in front with the lupine. another good candidate for adjustments in camera raw or Fred Miranda's Velvia Vision.
Posted by Mark Hudon on November 10, 2007 at 2:22 PM
It's really indicative of the area but I agree that the light is too harsh.
Posted by Rick Lamb on November 11, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Yup the harsh light just isn't helping this. But I too agree the scene had to be groovy indeed!!!
Posted by John Williams on November 11, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Thanks for the comments all! I think I added to the ills of the harsh light by not opening the shadows enough at full size, leading to them plugging when reduced.
Regardless, I'll have to try again next summer. At this location I think morning prime time would be better, the sun would be slightly behind as apposed to in front (the way it is in this photograph).
Posted by Mark Hudon on November 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM
I camped right there one year, John, it was great. I shot in the evening and then the next morning and then hiked out.
Posted by Erik Lundh on November 15, 2007 at 6:07 PM
I also vote for the re-shoot. This one just isn't "ringing my chimes". It's all about the lighting.
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Regardless, I'll have to try again next summer. At this location I think morning prime time would be better, the sun would be slightly behind as apposed to in front (the way it is in this photograph).