I have been thinking of reworking this image from this past summer when Dan and Reno and I were up there. Based upon comments from you regarding contrast, I believe I have made this more appealing and also a more faithful rendering of the soft sunset light.
I should add that in the 1800 dpi scan there is nice detail in the snow patches. Also the slight discoloration in the snow is due to dirt, and a species of red algae that grows in old snowslopes during the summer.
I am most interested in your thoughts on this one.
Tachihara 4x5
300mm Nikor
Astia 100F
No Filtration
Thanks, as always,
-PB
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 19, 2007 at 1:55 AM
Preston,
I'd have to see the previous version side by side, but the contrast looks fine here. I like this just as much as the first time and has some meaning and place to me as you had pointed this spot out later in July - or was it August? I've lost track already.
I love the shadows from the trees and the gradient of light and shadow from the bottom of the image.
You should know that it was this image that inspired one of my recent images from the fall color trip to Lee Vining, "Tioga Light." so, thanks Preston.
I recall this image very well, Preston. I cannot remember any issues of contrast or anything else at the time. I think what I like most is the lower portion with the trees lined up and shadows being cast on the bare dirt area. Actually, scrolling up and down gives another look to the upper portion too, basically giving three different looks and feels overall.
Posted by Richard Wong on November 19, 2007 at 2:03 PM
very stark and barren landscape Preston. My eye is kinda wandering around the composition but you did do a good job of showing what the landscape looks like.
Posted by Harley Goldman on November 19, 2007 at 7:21 PM
Hey Preston, did you ever buy that casket on the payment plan??
I think you worked this image nicely. I like the shadows and the way they interplay and I like it, but overall, it is not knocking my socks off. Curious how it would look in B&W. Not sure if the trees would stand out, but the shadows might work well.
"Hey Preston, did you ever buy that casket on the payment plan?? "
Eh? My CRS* syndrome is showing.
Thanks for you comment on the image, Harley.
-PB
*Can't Remember Stuff
Posted by Anil Rao on November 22, 2007 at 4:03 AM
Hi Preston,
I remember this photo well. I find it interesting because of the unique composition. Both the strange rock formations in the distance the trees look like figures. The long shadows are a nice touch.
Posted by Nelcha Cross on November 23, 2007 at 6:43 AM
Hi Preston,
sorry I missed the other images....must have been during my car accident fiasco
I srounds like you have worked it about as much as one color image can be worked
so to be honest, I am wondering about Harley's comment....
I RTEALLY would like to see a B&W version of this....
I am usually a color person, but some images just are better in B&W
and it would just be interesting for comparison.
Can you convert it and ADD it to this post for us to see the diff?
I'm wondering if the B&W would serve it better?
Discussion
7 repliesI have been thinking of reworking this image from this past summer when Dan and Reno and I were up there. Based upon comments from you regarding contrast, I believe I have made this more appealing and also a more faithful rendering of the soft sunset light.
I should add that in the 1800 dpi scan there is nice detail in the snow patches. Also the slight discoloration in the snow is due to dirt, and a species of red algae that grows in old snowslopes during the summer.
I am most interested in your thoughts on this one.
Tachihara 4x5
300mm Nikor
Astia 100F
No Filtration
Thanks, as always,
-PB
I'd have to see the previous version side by side, but the contrast looks fine here. I like this just as much as the first time and has some meaning and place to me as you had pointed this spot out later in July - or was it August? I've lost track already.
I love the shadows from the trees and the gradient of light and shadow from the bottom of the image.
You should know that it was this image that inspired one of my recent images from the fall color trip to Lee Vining, "Tioga Light." so, thanks Preston.
Lon
I think you worked this image nicely. I like the shadows and the way they interplay and I like it, but overall, it is not knocking my socks off. Curious how it would look in B&W. Not sure if the trees would stand out, but the shadows might work well.
Eh? My CRS* syndrome is showing.
Thanks for you comment on the image, Harley.
-PB
*Can't Remember Stuff
I remember this photo well. I find it interesting because of the unique composition. Both the strange rock formations in the distance the trees look like figures. The long shadows are a nice touch.
sorry I missed the other images....must have been during my car accident fiasco
I srounds like you have worked it about as much as one color image can be worked
so to be honest, I am wondering about Harley's comment....
I RTEALLY would like to see a B&W version of this....
I am usually a color person, but some images just are better in B&W
and it would just be interesting for comparison.
Can you convert it and ADD it to this post for us to see the diff?
I'm wondering if the B&W would serve it better?
in gratitude,
Nelcha