I really havent had much time to process any of my images from the weekend, but here is the last photo i took from saturday night with the last remaining light. Bryan and i went down to Cedar Falls that evening and this is from the drainage that comes in on the trail from the left.
It was nice meeting everyone out there and i had a good time, looking forward the spring gathering...without tarantulas.
xti 17-85 f6 30 secs
Posted by Tom Kennon on October 28, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Jon, for some reason you picture is not showing up on my computer. It may be my spam filter here at work? I will try my home computer later. It was nice meeting you Saturday.
Jon, it shows up fine from my home computer. I seem to have problems viewing from my office if someone links from another web site like flicker, etc.
Posted by Mike Hall on October 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM
It shows up fine on mine. Looks real good! I didn't make it down to the falls over the weekend. Maybe this weekend we'll make it down there during the peak.
I like your shot, but 30 sec is a long exposure. Everyone should pipe in on this one. I think around 3 to 5 seconds is plenty. You were fighting the wind in the trees too.
Jon, very nice shot. I know just where this is and have been by it many times. Most times it's bone dry but with all the rain this has become a very picturesque area. Nicely done!
Hate that our schedules didn't match so we could meet but maybe next time.
Dave Hatfield
Posted by Bill Dark on October 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM
I like your composition, Jon, but a shorter exposure would have probably worked better. A few of the leaves look like they moved a bit.
It was good to see you again - keep up the good work.
Posted by Aaron Szabo on October 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM
They're right about the shorter exposure, but it seems that was your only option considering the low light. I do see some chromatic aberrations in the upper part of the frame (the pinks in the leaves) that I'd try to remove in photoshop RAW. It may look better in a square crop - without the highlights at all. Anyways, good color and composition!
Posted by Bryan Simpson on October 29, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Jon, It was good to meet you. I enjoyed shooting with you and getting to know you. I figured that long exposure was going to cause problems, but I understand the need to try. It was a tough climb to come back with no shot at all. I do like the composition and the scene. Hope you're able to make it back up there when the light is better.
By the way, I a can attest to everyone that while a shorter exposure would have been better, it wouldn't have been possible without cranking the ISO (which was already probably set high). We climbed up there on our way out from the falls, and it was getting late. By the time we got to the top of the trail, it was barely light enough to not need a flashlight.
I agree the 30 seconds was too long, it was probably the best color i saw all weekend so i had to shoot it. Really wish my camera did better at higher ISOs so i could have lowered the exposure time somewhat.
If any of you guys are out in the ouachitas shooting sometime, let me know and ill try to meet up with you.
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7 repliesIt was nice meeting everyone out there and i had a good time, looking forward the spring gathering...without tarantulas.
xti 17-85 f6 30 secs
Jon, it shows up fine from my home computer. I seem to have problems viewing from my office if someone links from another web site like flicker, etc.
I like your shot, but 30 sec is a long exposure. Everyone should pipe in on this one. I think around 3 to 5 seconds is plenty. You were fighting the wind in the trees too.
Hate that our schedules didn't match so we could meet but maybe next time.
Dave Hatfield
It was good to see you again - keep up the good work.
By the way, I a can attest to everyone that while a shorter exposure would have been better, it wouldn't have been possible without cranking the ISO (which was already probably set high). We climbed up there on our way out from the falls, and it was getting late. By the time we got to the top of the trail, it was barely light enough to not need a flashlight.
If any of you guys are out in the ouachitas shooting sometime, let me know and ill try to meet up with you.