Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Happy New Year, everyone ! Here’s what happens in Lightroom when you party too much.
On the way to Bosque del Apache, I made a quick side trip to scout the Petroglyph National Monument in the Albuquerque suburbs.
I only had 2 hours to explore, but I was impressed with the incredible variety and quantity of Rio Grande style petroglyphs on just this one trail. I highly recommend setting aside a day to explore this treasure just off the interstate. I’ve probably driven by hundreds of times.
The afternoon light was harsh and the "straight" images are rather uninspiring. So, I went a bit crazy with the processing.
My wife hates them because it is not what she remembers. Just wondering if these have any appeal to you folks, or does the processing detract from the image?
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 1, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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Posted by Adam Schallau on January 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM
The processing works for me, but then again, I like alternative processing techniques and styles. I really need to get to Petroglyph National Monument.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 1, 2009 at 5:23 PM
It's art! To each, his/her own. I think they look great.
Posted by Scott Fricke on January 1, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I like them, especially number 6.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM
These all work for me, Bill. I really like your processing. Nice work!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Wow, very cool. I really like your processing on the first two. Interesting place, I may check it out since I will be in Albuquerque in February. Thanks for posting these!
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on January 2, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Bill...these are amazing!! I am a big fan of 1,2,3 and 6!! They absolutely wonderful!! regards, Rajeev.
Posted by Stan Rose on January 2, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Interesting, makes a nice series! Has an 'artsy' feel to it, maybe not the best approach for "nature photography" but it works well as more of a vision. I like #3 the best.
I like the addition of the sky to 1 and 2. None of the 6 give the impression that they were heavily processed to me, but then I've never been there.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Don, I'm sure everyone's definition of "heavy" processing will vary, but this is pretty radical for me, and far outside my comfort zone. Above is a "conventional" version of #1.
Thanks so much for the feedback, everyone. I'll have to look at this set again in a few months and see if I still like them.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 2, 2009 at 5:07 PM
I think they are pretty cool, especially 1 & 3. I know what you mean by checking them out again in a few months to see if they still hold up for you. Sometimes I need to detach for a period to allow myself to be more objective.
Posted by Dan Walters on January 2, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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16 repliesOn the way to Bosque del Apache, I made a quick side trip to scout the Petroglyph National Monument in the Albuquerque suburbs.
I only had 2 hours to explore, but I was impressed with the incredible variety and quantity of Rio Grande style petroglyphs on just this one trail. I highly recommend setting aside a day to explore this treasure just off the interstate. I’ve probably driven by hundreds of times.
The afternoon light was harsh and the "straight" images are rather uninspiring. So, I went a bit crazy with the processing.
My wife hates them because it is not what she remembers. Just wondering if these have any appeal to you folks, or does the processing detract from the image?
Thanks so much for the feedback, everyone. I'll have to look at this set again in a few months and see if I still like them.