Posted by Daniel Moore on November 19, 2007 at 12:47 AM
In a couple of days I'm going to post another fall from this same creek(in the ES&S), but I wanted to post this one here first. Its not the most dramatic one the I have from the series, but I thought it looked nice as well. The image is taken from Dick's Creek in Whittier, NC. I cropped to a pano. Small saturation boost, and sharpening was done from RAW file. Does it work for you guys and gals? Is the lighting OK?
Posted by Leann Greene on November 19, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Daniel,
On this monitor I'm viewing from the waterflow looks very blown out. I like the light and would have cheated by getting that rock on the leftside wet if it was reachable.
Posted by Matthew Cromer on November 19, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I like the comp a lot, but I think a polarizer might have helped with the harsh highlights on the laurel /rhodie leaves. . .
Posted by Thomas Biggs on November 19, 2007 at 11:31 AM
I agree with Matthew and Leann, a polarizer would have helped a lot here with the leaves and the slightly hot water. I like the comp though.
Posted by Daniel Moore on November 19, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Leann - Thanks for the comment, I double processed the RAW file and combined the two with a mask. http://www.flickr.com/photos/18365176@N04/2046829439/ . (I think that it might be too dark now, but I made it match the highlights from another part of the picture.)
Matthew - Thanks, I might of had something to do with that when I was processing the RAW file. When I look at it full size, the highlights are not as bad. I think the small size make this look worse . If I go re-shoot it I'll make sure to use a polarizer. (I had one with me, I just forgot to use it, when the sun started shining through the leaves a little)
Posted by Leann Greene on November 19, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Daniel,
I think the version you linked to is alot better.
I agree with the above on polarizer and wetting the rock. Also, looks like there is a bed of small river rocks showing up in the stream...maybe getting right in there inches off the water with a wide angle and see if the rocks will show up better and the water falls will become larger, too (although that would change the composition). Nice babbling brook! I'd keep shooting it through the various seasons - especially if that area gets ice and snow!
Posted by Matthew Cromer on November 20, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Daniel,
I am not a big polarizer guy, but I always use them when there are laurel leaves in a substantial portion of the picture.
Regardless of direct sun or overcast light, the waxy cuticle of this kind of plant just makes the hottest kind of reflection, and a polarizer really helps.
Posted by Daniel Moore on November 20, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Thank you for all your comments! This really helps!
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On this monitor I'm viewing from the waterflow looks very blown out. I like the light and would have cheated by getting that rock on the leftside wet if it was reachable.
Matthew - Thanks, I might of had something to do with that when I was processing the RAW file. When I look at it full size, the highlights are not as bad. I think the small size make this look worse
I think the version you linked to is alot better.
I am not a big polarizer guy, but I always use them when there are laurel leaves in a substantial portion of the picture.
Regardless of direct sun or overcast light, the waxy cuticle of this kind of plant just makes the hottest kind of reflection, and a polarizer really helps.