Posted by Roger Wallace on January 26, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Well, after viewing this site for a few months I've decided to join. It seems like everyone is very supportive and talented. Bear with me if I struggle a bit with the computer aspect of it - not my strongest asset. Since I don't have Lightroom 2 yet (on my wish list) none of my photos have been altered with exception of some croping. Since it's the middle of winter here in the PNW why so few winter photos on the forum? Since I live in Eastern Washington that hasn't been a problem. This photo was taken last week up Icicle Canyon just outside Leavenworth, Wa. The sunshine was just starting to burn off the freezing fog that coated this stand of ponderosa pine trees. Finally some sun!! Comments please.
Canon 40D with Canon 100-400 L IS lens w/ polarizer
Posted by Edward Thomas on January 26, 2009 at 7:16 PM
All things considered, this is a fine photograph. With a little PP, this could be even better - maybe a little vignette, a little dodging of the central tree, etc...
But it's great as is as well.
(As for the mid winter shots, I think we're all just frozen solid, except for Marc, maybe... :) )
Posted by Bryan Spahr on January 26, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Hi Roger,
This shot has some great atmosphere. Those ponderosa's look like perfectly flocked x-mas trees. I think a strong foreground element would help anchor this a bit as my eye wants to move down and see whats lower out of the frame.
Good first post, Roger. I agree that a strong foreground element would pull this scene together.
By the way DPP should do the trick for basic functions until you get your hands on Lightroom. Are you shooting RAW?
-jamie
Posted by Marc Dilley on January 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Alriiight! I tried to get this same effect, Roger, but yours turned out much better. Despite the caveats I really like this image; the blue tones behind the trees are killer.
Beautiful! Icicle Canyon is one of my favorite destinations when heading that direction. The effect of the freezing fog on the trees is just magical. I agree with all the comments. The image has much more potential, that post-processing could bring out without too much difficulty at all. Fine first post. Welcome aboard.
Posted by Jack Graham on January 27, 2009 at 12:33 AM
I really like this and agree with Marc about the blue. The jpeg compression kills this one and I bet its a great print. Great job!
JG
Posted by Mark Hudon on January 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM
I like it but the comp is quite average. It's a great scene, and it's well done, but your not showing me anything new.
Posted by John Williams on January 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Gorgeous frost and lighting on a great first post. I agree with Mark on the comp; I'd love to see something anchor the photo a little more. From the rocks backwards it's perfect, but the trees in the immediate foreground don't add as much.
Welcome and keep them coming!
Posted by Ryan Dyar on January 27, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Great first post! I'm a sucker for frost and fog! I think the trees in the LRC are weighting the right side a little to much. It's a great scene, but a predictable comp. I would have maybe gone vertical to catch more length of trees rather than have tree tops shoot out from the bottom of the frame. I do love the blue tones in this though! Any other comps from this scene?
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9 repliesCanon 40D with Canon 100-400 L IS lens w/ polarizer
But it's great as is as well.
(As for the mid winter shots, I think we're all just frozen solid, except for Marc, maybe... :) )
This shot has some great atmosphere. Those ponderosa's look like perfectly flocked x-mas trees. I think a strong foreground element would help anchor this a bit as my eye wants to move down and see whats lower out of the frame.
-Bryan
By the way DPP should do the trick for basic functions until you get your hands on Lightroom. Are you shooting RAW?
-jamie
JG
Welcome and keep them coming!