Posted by scott lanz on August 17, 2008 at 10:01 AM
This is Lanterman's Falls, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown. In the upper left is an observation deck which is attached to a 175 year old restored working flour mill (on the register of historic buildings). Above the falls is a scenic covered bridge. From the falls, Mill Creek winds through a deep gorge for about 1/2 mile, and then goes under an historic 100+ year old suspension bridge. This is a popular spot for the locals, and makes a good place for photography for anyone nearby. Fall color is typically best around 10/20. I'll post a some photos of the mill and bridges in the future. Nikon F5, 24-85, polarizer, velvia.
Beautiful Composition. I would agree with Tim that the color looks a little blue.
Posted by scott lanz on August 17, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Ok, thanks for the comments. Here's one with less blue. Better?
Posted by David Shaw on August 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I would like to see it more like this. I think it was still too blue. The composition is great. If reposting your photo is a problem let me know and I will delete this post.
Posted by scott lanz on August 18, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Not a problem at all, David. I appreciate your taking the time. I'll have to work on it some more.
David's rework also strikes me as the most natural - though there are a few magenta areas that could still be corrected. The blues certainly seem plausible though on Velvia within such a shadowed area. In situations such as this, an 81b would certainly help to get you closer in-camera. Regardless, Velvia is notoriously finicky and isn't exactly known for its color accuracy (both it's strength and weakness). Nice composition and crop that you chose (assuming that the original is 2:3 ration on 35mm film). I'm intrigued by the reflections here especially. Good shot.
Discussion
9 repliesThis photo strikes me as too blue/cyan, but that's my taste. You're composition is wonderful!
Tim!
It;s a beautiful scene, Scott, and David's rework on the image does look more natural. Very nice capture!