Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 8, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Working through some files today and realized that I had never posted this shot here. Taken mid morning last fall after a 3+ mile hike to the "Loch" in Rocky Mountain National Park, elevation 10,000 +. Another of what I consider a "calendar" type of image. Does it work for you even though it wasn't taken in the sweet light of dawn?
Works for me, Wayne. You really have a nice composition, here. Would it benefit from a little better light? Sure. But it still works quite well. The trees on the left look to have lost all or most of their detail, but that may be a little too picky.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 8, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Thanks guys. I went back and applied your suggestions and, no surprise here, I do believe it's a stronger image. I duplicated the background layer using the multiply blending mode (50% opacity), added a layer mask and brought back detail in the LH trees while adding darkness to the sky, distant mountains and f/g water.
Sometimes you just can't see places for improvement in your own images. Thanks for the tips!
Wayne, the rework is really nice. I am with Gale on the great detail in the water.You are making me think of the summer in Colorado with this shot. I really want to get out to Colorado in April to take advantage of the record snow. My daughter sent me an email yesterday and Steamboat Springs is approaching the all time record for snow in a season. They just need 11 inches more to pass the record of 448" in a season. There should be some great photo opts out therer right now!
It may not be dawn, but I think this shot has a lot of appeal, Wayne. I also like the beveled edge presentation - starting to look like a gallery wrapped canvas. I'll bet a big 40x60 would look great!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 9, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Tom, if you go to Colorado in April you'd better not pass by my house without picking me up! And don't forget, you've got a commitment in late April to be shooting right there in Arkansas.
Thanks for the comments everyone. Gale & Tom, I've been putting much more emphasis on submerged water detail in my shots lately. I'm using the circular polarizer with varying intensity, applying just enough to hold back distracting glare while still revealing the detail that's under the surface. In this shot I actully like the cyan highlights in the water and think they add a nice element to the scene.
And Bill ... 40 X 60 huh? I might need to come down there and work around your house as a trade off for the print. Got any projects going on right now?
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8 replies5D, 24-70L @ 24, 1/8 @ f/16, ISO 100, polarizer, manual focus
Sometimes you just can't see places for improvement in your own images. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the comments everyone. Gale & Tom, I've been putting much more emphasis on submerged water detail in my shots lately. I'm using the circular polarizer with varying intensity, applying just enough to hold back distracting glare while still revealing the detail that's under the surface. In this shot I actully like the cyan highlights in the water and think they add a nice element to the scene.
And Bill ... 40 X 60 huh? I might need to come down there and work around your house as a trade off for the print. Got any projects going on right now?