Bishop Creek

I haven't posted anything in some time. Primarily because I've been working to up-grade my Photoshop skills. I recently did a workshop with Lon, which was excellent. He is a wonderful teacher and I really got a lot oput of working with him. I can highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn more. I'm posting an image I took of the fall colors in Bishop Creek last fall. I previously posted a similar shot, which had some significant problems with color balance. I think this one is a little better. Again, its' shot with Velvia 50. All comments welcome. Thanks.

Chamonix 4x5, Velvia 50, Fuji 240mm

I really like this, Michael. The exposure looks right on to me. You have a wonderful fall scenic with great colors. I'm glad that you were able to compose by including a touch of deep red in the URC, plus the inclusion of the green pine on the right side, I also believe adds a nice touch. I further like the effect that your
slow shutter speed has on the stream. Finally, the tree across the stream on the right side adds a good diagonal line. These attributes do not just happen by chance. This was a well thought out composition. The minor concern that I have is that I am wondering if you could crop out or clone out the dark green branch in the URC. Nevertheless, even if that must stay, well done, Michael.

Lovely scene and wonderful vivid colors. It is a bit busy for me, but I like all the elements as the blue, yellow, and green color contrasts work quite well.

Michael, although the comp seems a bit busy as pointed out by Floris, the processing is very good. I had exchanged emails with Lon recently and he mentioned your one on one session. I'm really glad to see that you and he had time to link up as his processing workflow and final postings have always been as good as it gets. This post here is a fine example of your improved work and the practice with Lon's teachings will no doubt make things even better as time goes by.

Thanks to all for your comments. I agree with both Paul and Floris, the composition is a bit busy. I was drawn into the scene by the colors of the trees and couldn't resist including the creek in the FG. I'll continue to work on improving my Photoshop skills. Best Regards. Michael

Michael R. Reynolds Photoworks
www.michaelrreynolds.com

I also find the comp just a bit busy. Nice, but busy. However, I find your processing spot on! This is a quantum leap ahead of your previous posts. Congratulations, it is looking good!!!

Michael,

Looks pretty dang good and the processing, well has already been said - and like I told you, like night and day now. The colors/sat/contrast look good in this one. The "busyness" just seems natural to me, as in this depicts exactly what we might find in nature. I like the bend/curve of the dried brush at the bottom and the stream framing the bottom nicely.

And thanks for the kind words. I'm glad I was able to help and we could through some of the processing fun... :-)

Lon

Yes, I agree the processing is nice and the color is saturated well too.

The tech stuff looks good to my eye - colors, clarity, capture of the water, etc. The image is to busy for my taste. Maybe some to the cloning suggested above would help. Cropping the dark greens and red on the right side might help, however I wouldn't want to chop up the great rocks. What to do!

Dan Ryan
Northern California