On Eriks suggestion, I went to this awesome location on Tuesday. The fog adds a sense of uniqueness to this image. I"m not sure how this will appear on here but the printed image looks pretty good. C&C welcome.
Beautiful! Two questions -- What were the settings for this shot? And, were you standing in the creek when you took it?!
Posted by Jack Garrett on June 4, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Jeff, I should have mentioned this is an HDR with very slight settings, Tokina 11-16 lens at 16mm, 2 stop ND filter, f18, 1/4sec. average. I was actually standing on a bridge that crosses the creek.
I wouldn't have guessed HDR. There are still a couple of blown out spots and a couple of dark shadows in this and a bit of a strange red color cast. I would usually expect more of a blue color cast in the fog, but sometimes it does take color from things other than the sky. At the same time, I'm not sure that HDR is really needed under these foggy conditions to get a great shot. It should all fit within the dynamic range of your camera's sensor with a well placed exposure (and possibly a GND).
It is a great shot. Cool location, great atmosphere and good composition. Can't say that I've ever seen one composed like this and its certainly something I wish I could have seen.
I think the comp is excellent. Certainly has a different look, and a good moodiness to it.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I like the mood of this shot. The overall softness of the scene due to the fog might benefit from a little more definition of the water flow. Do you have a shot at a faster shutter speed that you think works?
Lots to like about this.
I like your comp here... it's quite a chaotic scene, but you've managed to give it good balance and "flow" (no pun intended!). I like how my eye is led to the back, where the big waterfall is tucked away.
I am seeing a slight magenta or red cast throughout the image. Maybe that's on purpose, but if it were mine I'd slide a little more blue into the scene.
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Jack
Jack
I wouldn't have guessed HDR. There are still a couple of blown out spots and a couple of dark shadows in this and a bit of a strange red color cast. I would usually expect more of a blue color cast in the fog, but sometimes it does take color from things other than the sky. At the same time, I'm not sure that HDR is really needed under these foggy conditions to get a great shot. It should all fit within the dynamic range of your camera's sensor with a well placed exposure (and possibly a GND).
It is a great shot. Cool location, great atmosphere and good composition. Can't say that I've ever seen one composed like this and its certainly something I wish I could have seen.
Mel-
Lots to like about this.
I am seeing a slight magenta or red cast throughout the image. Maybe that's on purpose, but if it were mine I'd slide a little more blue into the scene.