Posted by Lon Overacker on March 29, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Ok, I captured an icon image. Please don't tell anyone. And yes, it's spring now, but this was taken back in February and one I chose not to post in ES&S.
Brutal honesty? I love it. I love how the shaded fg/mg is contrasted with the sunlit mountains and waterfall. I think it is a great capture!
Posted by Robert Dayton on March 30, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Overall I really like this, Lon! You obviously took advantage of great light. The
blue sky and the color of the granite go well together. Tremendous clarity on the
foreground tree which is well positioned. The only thing that minorly bothers me
is the deep blackness in the background trees at the base of the falls. I don't
know that anything can be done about that. Nevertheless, this is an image that
I wish that I had in my portfolio.
Posted by Dan Baumbach on March 30, 2009 at 11:06 AM
I like it, Lon. It's of an icon, but it isn't the usual icon fare.
Icon or not, I think the positioning of the tree in the comp tends to push this towards unique, and I like it. The lighting is exceptional. For me the sky might be a tad too rich blue, at least relative to the rest of the image.
Posted by Lon Overacker on March 30, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Thanks Guys!
Robert - I totally agree with you about the blocked trees. And you're right, not too much can be done as the trees are pretty dark in the transparency too. And Greg, yeah, I was wondering about the blue sky as well. Wouldn't take much to tone it down. Thanks!
Lon
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on March 30, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Lon,
I really like this. I also agree with Robert that the shadows in the trees are a little dark. The amount of snow/ice that accumulates below the falls has always amazed me. I was there last March and the "snow cone" appeared to be higher than some of the largest trees in the area. On a side note, I appreciate all the input you've given me on my posts. Thanks for sharing our knowledge.
Rudy
The composition is lovely here Lon, the way the trees lead me through the meadow couldn't be better! I agree on the darkness of those trees Robert pointed out, and the sky as Greg noted. I can't help but wonder how this would look with fresh snow on those trees too, though then you'd also probably have snow on the cliffs, and the contrast would be a bit extreme (for this lighting) and the warm/cold transition wouldn't be as pronounced. Ah well, just a thought.
I guess the blocked up trees seem to really stand out here, Lon. Have you tried working those at all? For some reason, that black seems awful black, like maybe some of it can be sucked out just a bit. Otherwise, just a super scene all the way around.
Discussion
12 repliesWhat do you think? Brutal honesty please.
Thanks folks!
Lon
blue sky and the color of the granite go well together. Tremendous clarity on the
foreground tree which is well positioned. The only thing that minorly bothers me
is the deep blackness in the background trees at the base of the falls. I don't
know that anything can be done about that. Nevertheless, this is an image that
I wish that I had in my portfolio.
- Dan.
Robert - I totally agree with you about the blocked trees. And you're right, not too much can be done as the trees are pretty dark in the transparency too. And Greg, yeah, I was wondering about the blue sky as well. Wouldn't take much to tone it down. Thanks!
Lon
I really like this. I also agree with Robert that the shadows in the trees are a little dark. The amount of snow/ice that accumulates below the falls has always amazed me. I was there last March and the "snow cone" appeared to be higher than some of the largest trees in the area. On a side note, I appreciate all the input you've given me on my posts. Thanks for sharing our knowledge.
Rudy
Chris
It has an appeal, but I feel like the FG tree is encroaching on the falls. Makes it feel cramped.