OK, it's unanimous - we want more! People who tire of excellent Bryce images shouldn't be on this forum. Silent City zoom-in and the iconic tree are outstanding!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 12, 2008 at 10:54 AM
All in all a really nice set Guy.
#4, iconic tree is really cool. In particular, I think because of the snow, it looks like you used a flash to illuminate the underside of the tree.
#6, the silent city detail is really nice for the contrast between red blue and white as well as the diagonal patterning.
#2, first light seems underexposed. A levels layer to lighten the bottom would go a long way to improving this. Also the juniper on the right doesn't feel like it is helping the scene to me.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Really Beautiful images Guy!! I myself never get tired of looking at great images of Bryce. IMO the snow really adds much more dimension than without it. The clouds in #1 and #4 are really cool. I love that tree on the edge. I also really like the Landscape Arch shot. Did you take other shots at the same time #1 was taken? If so, I'd like to see more of those!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on February 12, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Thanks again guys! Mel, the only form of fill flash on the iconic tree was that of light reflecting off the snow. On your comment concerning #2...I really struggled with that one. It does seem underexposed but, in reality, it actually was. The sun was being filtered by high clouds at the horizon so it wasn't at full strength. I opted to represent it as I saw it. Maybe I'll revisit it in the future. I was curious if anyone would like/dislike the juniper. I also composed this scene without it but haven't processed that one yet.
For something a little different, here's a couple of shots I ripped off at Capitol Reef on my way back. Without much snow (and with a lot of dormant vegetation), the park wasn't at its finest, I'm sure. But I had never been there and just wanted to check it out on my way back home.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on February 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM
The Henry mtns really add a nice backdrop to this park.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on February 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM
I think Capitol Reef may have been at or near its finest in these shots. That is about as much vegitation as I saw in September, and I don't think the grass hurts the scene as a tan element. The steeper angle of the winter light seems to bring out the texture a bit better than what I got in fall. That chimney rock shot really pops. And having snow on the Henry mountains is a positive feature as well.
Posted by Laurie Wendt on February 12, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Looks like you had some great light. Both very nice!
Posted by Jack Brauer on February 12, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Woah, that vertical Capitol Reef shot is awesome! Great light, texture on those little foothills, and nice foreground too. I also really like the last, more abstract Bryce shot.
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 12, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Anyone who is getting tired of looking at pics like these needs their head examined! Great shots all-'round, Guy. The Silent City ones are especially nice.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on February 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Bryce images are excellent, and the Capitol Reef shots are killer as well. Capitol Reef and the immediate area is one of my favorite places.
Posted by Art Escobado on February 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I really like the Capitol Reef shot, nice images-ok I have to post one of mine, similar to yours!
Posted by Bob Dent on February 13, 2008 at 9:08 PM
Looks like that was a good trip. All very nice. That Capitol Reef vertical is great! The zoomed in Silent City shot is also a beauty. Good work!
Posted by Michael Renner on February 14, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Wow Guy - these are really spectacular. I love the Silent City shots and the iconic tree. I think I could spend all day in that area with a nice zoom isolating different cubjects and comps.
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Great set of images! I won't speak for anyone else, but I never tire of looking at beautiful Bryce. Keep 'em coming!
#4, iconic tree is really cool. In particular, I think because of the snow, it looks like you used a flash to illuminate the underside of the tree.
#6, the silent city detail is really nice for the contrast between red blue and white as well as the diagonal patterning.
#2, first light seems underexposed. A levels layer to lighten the bottom would go a long way to improving this. Also the juniper on the right doesn't feel like it is helping the scene to me.
For something a little different, here's a couple of shots I ripped off at Capitol Reef on my way back. Without much snow (and with a lot of dormant vegetation), the park wasn't at its finest, I'm sure. But I had never been there and just wanted to check it out on my way back home.
Great stuff!!