Posted by John Williams on February 3, 2008 at 11:38 PM
The Sandy River, taken from the bridge over the Muddy Fork Road (FR 1825) on Saturday. Darren and I were going to try to hit the Gorge, but he had an appointment that threw the timing off so I took the snowshoes for a spin. There's a lot of snow out there!
I realize I should probably just stay away from B&W, but this photo had so little color I just couldn't help myself. I'm posting two versions, the first is B&W and the second has a touch of blue. In addition to any general suggestions, can you tell me which you prefer (or just junk them both?)?
Nikon D80
1/90sec at f/19
Posted by John Williams on February 3, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I think the snowshoes and B-W are working to your advantage John. The falling snow is a plus for this scene! I can't comment on the color since my monitor is not calibrated but I wouldn't wouldn't worry much since white is white/black is black.. anything in-between will be hotly debated forever. This is a perfectly exposed winter scene for my 2 cents!
Posted by Darren White on February 4, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Hi John,
I am going for #1...more white than blue......
the only thing I would change about this image is the fact that the water has no place to go...it looks like more of a pool than a stream or creek....I wish it was going out of the scene....great find nonetheless......Ill be in touch soon!
Nice scene. I can see the details in the comp better in the slightly bluer one, but that may be a very subjective thing. I see where Darren is coming from in his comment about the river. But there is a section of it in the background. Taking a little "artistic license" with the image by use of a bit of cloning would complete the river's journey through the midground. Even a minimalist 1 or 2 pixel line to connect the fg and bg segments would do? Just about a penny's worth of thought, cuz the image is okay this way, too.
A vote for the second image, because the blue seems to emphasize the difference in light levels in the sky.
Posted by Marc Dilley on February 5, 2008 at 12:14 PM
John: The second, for sure. My monitor isn't calibrated either, yet I see a colored shadow under the mass of trees on the R that gives a bit more impact, coldness perhaps, to the image. I like this shot; I have seen similar scenes in north central WA but didn't break out the camera. Seeing your image makes me want to do so.
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 5, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Cool winter scene but I do agree with Darrens comment on the stream.
Posted by Hans Sager on February 6, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Well done on a beautiful scene. My preference is for the B&W. It would be ideal to have the stream continue on, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
Posted by David Anderson on February 7, 2008 at 12:29 AM
John,
Nice image, I agree with Hans, my preference is for the B&W. I also agree with Darren, and would like to see an exit for the stream. At least for me, the pillows of snow in the foreground, however inviting, tend to distract from the detailed textures in the trees.
Discussion
9 repliesI realize I should probably just stay away from B&W, but this photo had so little color I just couldn't help myself. I'm posting two versions, the first is B&W and the second has a touch of blue. In addition to any general suggestions, can you tell me which you prefer (or just junk them both?)?
Nikon D80
1/90sec at f/19
I am going for #1...more white than blue......
the only thing I would change about this image is the fact that the water has no place to go...it looks like more of a pool than a stream or creek....I wish it was going out of the scene....great find nonetheless......Ill be in touch soon!
Nice image, I agree with Hans, my preference is for the B&W. I also agree with Darren, and would like to see an exit for the stream. At least for me, the pillows of snow in the foreground, however inviting, tend to distract from the detailed textures in the trees.
David