Posted by Isaac Szabo on November 3, 2009 at 2:21 AM
This photo was inspired by a shot Matt McClellan posted a couple of weeks ago. As my brother Aaron and I entered this cave, I was struck by the golden light reflecting off the wet rock. It was tight in there and a little tricky finding a good composition. I was hoping to get another composition with a better view of the waterfall, but the golden light faded away as I was taking this shot.
Posted by Larry Fischer on November 3, 2009 at 7:56 AM
I like the rocks but like most HDR the rest of the color is overdone. Scaling back the color on the foliage, in my opinion, would make this a better rendition.
What program did you use?
the fisch
Posted by Joe Rogers on November 3, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Isaac,
I like it exactly as it is.
Joe Rogers
Posted by Karla Hall on November 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM
This is great Isaac..A difficult place to shoot. It's nice to see it with so much vibrance!
Isaac really a cool look from a different perpestive. The only suggestion I would have is to tone down the saturation a little for a more nature look. Very cool and well done though.
Posted by Bill Dark on November 3, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Really nice light and composition Isaac, but the color does look a bit oversaturated on my monitor. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Matt McClellan on November 3, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I'm honored to have inspired you. I really like the shot. I agree with the saturation comments - but only back it down a tad. I love the textures you captured inside the cave.
Posted by Isaac Szabo on November 4, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Thanks everyone.
Fisch - I used Photomatix for the HDR.
Posted by Aaron Szabo on November 4, 2009 at 11:41 AM
It's amazing how much detail you can get with long exposures in side that dark cave. My quick 3 shot HDR didn't work. I'm sure you had about 8 shots or so.
Posted by Isaac Szabo on November 5, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Discussion
9 repliesWhat program did you use?
the fisch
I like it exactly as it is.
Joe Rogers
Fisch - I used Photomatix for the HDR.