Posted by Guy Schmickle on October 10, 2009 at 1:04 PM
Here's a shot from late September of the Durango & Silverton train making its way through the Animas Gorge. While the backlighting made shooting the train itself difficult, it sure made the aspen pop!
Looking at this makes you wonder how the San Juans aren't choked with smoke when you consider there are three trains running every day during the summer months!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 10, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Nice. Despite the backlighting, you've pulled out quite a bit of shadow detail. The curve of the train in this comp works out well too.
Nice Guy - The backlight is really making the pines on the right glow as well.
Posted by Bryan Maltais on October 10, 2009 at 2:16 PM
As for the backlight you did what you had to to get the shot at the right moment. I really like this shot. Maybe you can reduce the backlight effect a little by selecting the the farthest mountain layer in the upper right corner and reducing the blue/cyan in color balance. If you use Gaussian blur it shouldn't effect the pines that are sticking up into that region. Assuming your using PS that is.
Your comment reminds of how heavy the smoke is, and how it falls back onto all the people riding in the open windows cars, and the smell of fireworks in the air.
Awesome shot...I've wanted to get a similar shot for a long time. I agree with the others...it seems the backlighting is a little harsh and on my computer, it looks like the colors may be off a little. Otherwise, terrific!
Posted by Laurent Baig on October 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Fantastic!
Posted by Stan Rose on October 10, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Great comp, Guy!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I like this a lot. It really conveys the mood.
Posted by Don Grall on October 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM
The backlit aspen are outstanding and really make this work...way to recognize it and shoot it. I sometimes find it difficult to see anything but glare when I look towards the sun.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on October 11, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Well handled comp and lighting Guy. Great shot.
Posted by Morris McClung on October 11, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Excellent backlighting. Great shot.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on October 12, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Terrific shot Guy
Posted by Bob Falcone on October 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Very nice shot. Considering the overall photo, the backlighting on the train is of little consequence, IMHO.
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 13, 2009 at 1:28 AM
What a view ... and perfect processing, Guy.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM
A truly excellent composition!
You did a good job of 'development', especially considering the tricky light situation you had to deal with.
So, tell me a story on how you were able to get this fine shot in the first place.
Discussion
14 repliesLooking at this makes you wonder how the San Juans aren't choked with smoke when you consider there are three trains running every day during the summer months!
Your comment reminds of how heavy the smoke is, and how it falls back onto all the people riding in the open windows cars, and the smell of fireworks in the air.
Awesome shot...I've wanted to get a similar shot for a long time. I agree with the others...it seems the backlighting is a little harsh and on my computer, it looks like the colors may be off a little. Otherwise, terrific!
You did a good job of 'development', especially considering the tricky light situation you had to deal with.
So, tell me a story on how you were able to get this fine shot in the first place.