I'm finally getting around to posting again. This shot is from a recent back country trip into Peeler Lake. With Lon's coaching, I think my scanning and color corrections are getting better. All comments welcome.
Chamonix 4x5, Schneider 110mm, Velvia 100F. 2-stop GND
Posted by Robert Dayton on September 7, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Great post, Michael! I like the light, textures, and diagonal lines.
I'm wondering if it would help the composition slightly if you had
cropped higher so as to not have chopped off the top of the tree
in the upper right corner. Nevertheless, this is really a neat image.
Robert, You're right, the composition would be stronger if I haden't cut off the second tree. I'll have to go back and see if the tree is cut off in the original chrom. Thanks for sharing your comments. Best Regards.
Posted by Cory Freeman on September 8, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I agree w/ what robert said. Looks like you're coming along w/ the post processing. It is a steep learning curve. I think I'm just starting to get to a place I'm happy with. It only took a few years!
Looks like it could use a bit more sharpening.
Where's Peeler Lake?
Posted by Eric Good on September 8, 2009 at 7:19 PM
The diagonal and vertical elements that make up this scene are quite nice. I can see why this would catch your eye under this light. I too wouldn't mind seeing the top of that tree in the URC even at the cost of losing a little fg if you captured it. Other than that little nit, this definitely works for me.
Cory, Peeler Lake is just outside the northern boarder of Yosemite National Park. The easiest access is from Twin Lakes Resort, which is west of Bridgeport. Its a little above 9,000' and is a very pleasant spot. Best Regards.
Posted by Harley Goldman on September 9, 2009 at 10:47 PM
I like the way you composed with the diagonals. This works really well. I agree with the other comments about the tree. BTW, your processing is coming along quite nicely. I see a huge, huge improvement!
Posted by Lon Overacker on September 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Hey Michael,
The processing and especially the color balance looks excellent. Even using V100F now - what do you think of that so far? Great use of the gnd filter too. Did you use it on the diagonal of the slope or the horizontal of the horizon? I can't even tell.
Now this is simply a guess, but my only comment about the processing is that I'm wondering if you used levels or curves with a selection mask to set the black point? I'm guessing, but it looks like the shadow values were globally dropped little, which makes this appear to have a bit of extra contrast. But just so you know, I'm getting picky now because this is far and above what you were processing 6 months ago!
Oh, and the comp and scene is wonderfully captured. The light striking the tree and the striations in the rock look great. Personally I don't mind the tree in the UR because the main tree and the warm light striking the trunk keeps my attention. Good work Michael.
Lon
Thanks for your kind words. I used curves to set the white point and black point. I did a section on the shadowed part of the FG to bring out a little more detail. I also painted the main tree using the mask technique you showed me to bring out a little more of the high light. Finished with an overlay layer to burn or dodge little distractions. Thanks again for all your help. Best Regards, Michael
Posted by Steve Sieren on September 10, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Really nice color, texture and light Micheal. Your processing is a definite improvement from before.
Just wondering if the scan has the full range of details from the hot spots to darkest shadows? Since the some the detail in the vegitation is gone so if it there you can still bring it back. I always have the problem with trees in shadow in a mountain scene.
Discussion
9 repliesChamonix 4x5, Schneider 110mm, Velvia 100F. 2-stop GND
I'm wondering if it would help the composition slightly if you had
cropped higher so as to not have chopped off the top of the tree
in the upper right corner. Nevertheless, this is really a neat image.
Looks like it could use a bit more sharpening.
Where's Peeler Lake?
The processing and especially the color balance looks excellent. Even using V100F now - what do you think of that so far? Great use of the gnd filter too. Did you use it on the diagonal of the slope or the horizontal of the horizon? I can't even tell.
Now this is simply a guess, but my only comment about the processing is that I'm wondering if you used levels or curves with a selection mask to set the black point? I'm guessing, but it looks like the shadow values were globally dropped little, which makes this appear to have a bit of extra contrast. But just so you know, I'm getting picky now because this is far and above what you were processing 6 months ago!
Oh, and the comp and scene is wonderfully captured. The light striking the tree and the striations in the rock look great. Personally I don't mind the tree in the UR because the main tree and the warm light striking the trunk keeps my attention. Good work Michael.
Lon
Thanks for your kind words. I used curves to set the white point and black point. I did a section on the shadowed part of the FG to bring out a little more detail. I also painted the main tree using the mask technique you showed me to bring out a little more of the high light. Finished with an overlay layer to burn or dodge little distractions. Thanks again for all your help. Best Regards, Michael
Just wondering if the scan has the full range of details from the hot spots to darkest shadows? Since the some the detail in the vegitation is gone so if it there you can still bring it back. I always have the problem with trees in shadow in a mountain scene.