Posted by Kalin Wilson on September 10, 2008 at 4:36 AM
The family and I made Farmington, NM our base of operations for Labor Day weekend. It was a pretty drive from Divide, CO but the drive time ate into exploring time. We managed to spend an afternoon at the Bisti Wilderness and most of a day a Chaco Canyon. I also shot sunrise at Shiprock. All three areas were great to see. I really want to get back to Bisti with more time to explore - what a cool place. Chaco was great too. We got chased out by thunderstorms.
I've got a handful of shots that I'm working with. These winged hoodoos are very intriguing offering a myriad of compositions and views - changing with every angle. The pre-sunset light filtered through the cloud layers was great!
C&C welcome!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on September 10, 2008 at 4:39 AM
The etched detail of these small hoodoos caught my eye. The late afternoon light and yellow-grayish rock/soil made for a pretty monotone scene so I thought I'd try it in B&W. This one is toned a little.
I'm interested in people's thoughts on this one.
Posted by Kevin Trinkner on September 10, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Looks like a great weekend. I really like the 1st shot, wouldn't mind having the shadows opened up just a bit. The monotone is nice too, shows some nice textures in the hoodoos.
Posted by Paul Beiser on September 10, 2008 at 9:49 AM
I really enjoyed both of these Kalin, great job.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on September 10, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I like the lighting and texture in the BW hoodoo. The background shadows really help isolate the subject.
I agree the first would really benefit by opening the shadows.
Posted by Rick Dunn on September 10, 2008 at 11:09 AM
The b&w is superb - light, detail, comp... all excellent!
I'm in agreement with the others on the first; actually, I think the whole non-sky portion could use an exposure boost.
Posted by Jesse Speer on September 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I agree with all comments. The perspective on the toned image is wonderful.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on September 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM
The B&W is really nicely toned.
The color image would be better if the foreground was brightened slightly.
Mel-
Posted by Paul Wegemann on September 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Very nice images you have here, Kalin. I have to agree with the other comments too. I also think that darkening the left side of the BW image a little, to make the etched rock pop even more, would make an already excellent image even more excellent.
Posted by Stan Rose on September 11, 2008 at 2:49 AM
That second shot is great, Kalin. Id love to see your shiprock shots!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on September 11, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Thanks everyone! I appreciate the feedback as always.
I'll post the shiprock shots soon and any from Chaco that work out.
Discussion
10 repliesI've got a handful of shots that I'm working with. These winged hoodoos are very intriguing offering a myriad of compositions and views - changing with every angle. The pre-sunset light filtered through the cloud layers was great!
C&C welcome!
I'm interested in people's thoughts on this one.
I agree the first would really benefit by opening the shadows.
I'm in agreement with the others on the first; actually, I think the whole non-sky portion could use an exposure boost.
The color image would be better if the foreground was brightened slightly.
Mel-
I'll post the shiprock shots soon and any from Chaco that work out.