Took the family out for a hike yesterday on the west side of RMNP. (Talk about beetle kill. It looks worse every time I go over there.) Plenty of columbine and moose on the loose. And people were everywhere making the trails noisy and busy.
On the way back I stopped at the tundra communities to capture a sunset shot. And as typical for my family, one of us got altitude sickness so the stay was cut short.
I captured the following image before the need to leave. It reminds me of Erik's shots and I was trying to imitate his work being up high and the sun was setting. Maybe I am too hard on myself, but it is hard to get something I think is worthy of posting lately. I toss this out here for C&C to show that I am still around and trying hard.
Posted by bill meikle on July 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM
I know this location Steve! Lots of marmots there and some ptarmigan. And sorry you got altitude sickness
Lovely suns rays.
Not me getting sick this time! What a surprise. But I have been hitting the trails every weekend trying to build strength and adapting to the altitude and it appears to be paying off. I was feeling fine as my daughter was "giving back her supper". That wasn't normal for her, but she was most likely a bit dehydrated as we were heading back over the hill and it caught up with her.
Thanks for the comments on the image. I heard the animals over by the outcroppings, but only saw elk. I was hoping for a pika, or something interesting, but it didn't work out this time.
...it is hard to get something I think is worthy of posting lately.
Well, I'd say your slump is over.
Great exposure with this magnificent scenery. I only wish you had posted the full 720 pixel version here.
About all I'd fix are the spot of flare and perhaps lessening the huge corona from the sun .
Other than those minor concerns, I think you did a terrific job! This would look great as a large print.
Glad you like the image John. I agree that the corona is rather large and the flare is a little bothersome. I too would like to fix that part of the image, but it is new to me on how to do this. Is there a section in a book, or a web page that you can reference me on how to address these items? Is search my friend here (if it is, just say so).
Posted by Jack Garrett on July 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Yep, I agree with the above comments. This is a great image and has lots of potential.
Other than the large corona, as already mentioned, this is great. I really like the rays. I think you could use the clone tool to clean up the corona, or at least tone it down. Or, perhaps playing around with blending modes and layer masking. Either way, it would be worth the effort. Sorry your daughter got sick.
Steven, this is an excellent shot. Some changes as mentioned, but really nice work. I feel your pain, bro, on the altitude sickness. Everytime I go above about 11,000 feet anymore it seems.
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11 repliesTook the family out for a hike yesterday on the west side of RMNP. (Talk about beetle kill. It looks worse every time I go over there.) Plenty of columbine and moose on the loose. And people were everywhere making the trails noisy and busy.
On the way back I stopped at the tundra communities to capture a sunset shot. And as typical for my family, one of us got altitude sickness so the stay was cut short.
I captured the following image before the need to leave. It reminds me of Erik's shots and I was trying to imitate his work being up high and the sun was setting. Maybe I am too hard on myself, but it is hard to get something I think is worthy of posting lately. I toss this out here for C&C to show that I am still around and trying hard.
Lovely suns rays.
Not me getting sick this time! What a surprise. But I have been hitting the trails every weekend trying to build strength and adapting to the altitude and it appears to be paying off. I was feeling fine as my daughter was "giving back her supper". That wasn't normal for her, but she was most likely a bit dehydrated as we were heading back over the hill and it caught up with her.
Thanks for the comments on the image. I heard the animals over by the outcroppings, but only saw elk. I was hoping for a pika, or something interesting, but it didn't work out this time.
Well, I'd say your slump is over.
Great exposure with this magnificent scenery. I only wish you had posted the full 720 pixel version here.
About all I'd fix are the spot of flare and perhaps lessening the huge corona from the sun .
Other than those minor concerns, I think you did a terrific job! This would look great as a large print.
Glad you like the image John. I agree that the corona is rather large and the flare is a little bothersome. I too would like to fix that part of the image, but it is new to me on how to do this. Is there a section in a book, or a web page that you can reference me on how to address these items? Is search my friend here (if it is, just say so).
Thanks for the comments everyone. I am glad most visitors are liking the image. I will attempt in incorporate your suggested changes.