Just for you, Todd C, i backpacked up the miserable Music Pass Road in 90 deg heat just so i could add some Music Pass and Sand Lake shots to my collection. The mosquitoes sucked too, but the sunset, Milky Way, and sunrise totally made up for the pain.
Here's easily my best shot, (take note, Jack B)but I need help weeding through the others
OH YEAH, BABY! Wow, that Tijeras/LSCL shot is AWESOME!!! The Music Pass stuff pales by comparison, except for #6, with Crestone Needle making a guest appearance. The wildflower shot (#5) is fantastic, too. Excellent stuff, Stan.
The first one and the b&w are my favorites.
As for the choice between the two compositions, I prefer the vertical primarily because the light is better. The peaks are nicely lit, the clouds are better, the foreground is 'warmer' and has been reduced to highlight the flowers more.
Thanks, folks! Thanks to Kane, i totally reworked the first shot--it was definitely overexposed as he pointed out. In the rework, i useed one exposure rather than two--which also eliminated the slight sky/reflection discrepancy. Much more natural result, IMO. Will probably repost in ESS tommorrow (sorry, Jack)
Oh I see how it works now... you post here, get feedback, and then post the improved version over on ESS to impress everyone over there.
Actually I'm having a hard time seeing much difference between the two... I think I like the alpenglow on the one here a bit better, it's a little bit darker and oranger.
Anyhow, the first shot is definitely the ONE from this trip! My only critique, which is purely personal preference, is that the sky seems overly cyan. But anyways, what an epic shot!!!
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29 repliesHere's easily my best shot, (take note, Jack B)but I need help weeding through the others
Kane
Momo--no, really wish i had but at the time i wasnt interested in crawling out of my tent
Roger-its a 2 exposure manual blend.
As for the choice between the two compositions, I prefer the vertical primarily because the light is better. The peaks are nicely lit, the clouds are better, the foreground is 'warmer' and has been reduced to highlight the flowers more.
I luv #6.
I hope to get there some day...a long way from Florida.
Actually I'm having a hard time seeing much difference between the two... I think I like the alpenglow on the one here a bit better, it's a little bit darker and oranger.
Anyhow, the first shot is definitely the ONE from this trip! My only critique, which is purely personal preference, is that the sky seems overly cyan. But anyways, what an epic shot!!!