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Morning Location - Afternoon Shot - with Re-Post

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Posted by CAZ on June 7, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Morning Location - Afternoon Shot - with Re-Post
Although I still haven't fully committed to digital photography yet (I brought my 5D but didn't actually shoot much with it), I was able to get my film processed and scanned shortly after the trip this time. (Thanks Nat! :biggrin: ) So here's one from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Shooting Mount Hayden from Point Imperial is supposed to be a morning activity but I really like this shot. The weather was dodgy at times but it was also occasionally spectacular.

As always, critique (positive, negative and neutral) is strongly encouraged.

Bronica GS-1
Velvia 100F
Polarizer
Posted by Amy Lindsey on June 7, 2009 at 11:03 PM
That's very pretty! perhaps a tad more contrast, particularly in the sky.
Posted by John Mumaw on June 7, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Although this lacks 'dramatic' light, everything else looks great!
Real nice composition, and the interplay of light and shadows gives this plenty of depth.
Beautiful skies add the perfect touch.

My only nit is that it's a bit on the cool side. In PS, using AutoColor or the grey eyedropper on a neutral tone reveals this and adds a bit of warmth that really helps the overall image, IMO. Burning down the highlights a bit on the monolith in the foreground and on the bright spot on the wall just to its right would also be beneficial.

All in all, a solid 'B+'. :cool:

I sure look forward to seeing much more from your recent journey.



Posted by Jim Talaric on June 7, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Charles,
Great work! I love it just as is.

Jim
Posted by bill meikle on June 8, 2009 at 12:01 AM
I think it has a slight bluish cast to it which could be changed with vibrance/sat and color temp, having said that it's a beautiful image as it is.
Posted by Rene Pirolt on June 8, 2009 at 1:36 AM
Caz - great shot! I really like the composition and the varied light. :toast:

As John pointed out, I think you do need to apply a little bit of color correction as the image is a bit cool.

Did you get any sunrise shots?

The North Rim is indeed a spectacular place. Hopefully I'll get out there in late July or early August.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 8, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Love the clarity! Beautiful location. I agree about the cast and contrast but this is a nice scan.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on June 8, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Awesome layers and color. I love how the shadow defines the many ridges. Nice!
Posted by Jack Brauer on June 8, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Awesome! I love the combo of blues and reds here.
Posted by Erik Stensland on June 8, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Wow Caz! You really do know how to take photos! Now you just need to practice the getting out of bed thing. :razz: This is a nice image, very well composed. I'd warm it up a bit and also go back and shoot it gain at sunrise. :biggrin:
Posted by Morris McClung on June 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I think it's a nice image. I like the layers. It probably could be warmed up a bit as suggested.
Posted by CAZ on June 10, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Thanks for the suggestions and for the kind words. Is this better?