Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · RMNP

Mesa Verde Excerpts

Discussion

17 replies
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Mesa Verde Excerpts
Went to Mesa Verde for a couple days. Please tell me what you think of the editing and sharpening. I've been trying to find ways of improving online posts. The first is the Spruce Tree House Kiva.
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Spent a lot of time waiting for clouds to make the ruins less harsh. This is a back wall of Spruce Tree House. If you look closely you can see some decor and a hand print on the back wall.
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 3:47 PM
An attempted pano of Petroglyph Point...about 7 frames I believe.
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Spruce Tree House. Had to wait a long time for clouds to cover the sun, otherwise it looked really harsh.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on October 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM
It's cool to see you're bumpin' around the West after the long touor in Antarctica... will you go back again?

The comps on the first 3 are very nice, the last is a little more challenging because those darn Anasazi were so tall. :biggrin: Nice work!
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Petroglyph close up.
Posted by Cynthia Spence on October 19, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Thanks Dave...am trying to go back to Antarctica...just have to get a job.
Posted by Jack Garrett on October 19, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Cynthia, these look excellent on my Macbook. Sharpening seems right and I like the exposures. The only one I'm not totally sure about is the spruce tree house...looks just a bit skewed to me...maybe 1-2 degrees CCW rotation would help. Could be just my eyes though.
Posted by Rohn B. McKee on October 19, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I really like these Cynthia
Posted by Rod Chandler on October 19, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Cynthia, these look wonderful. The pano sure works for me. I like the closeup of the petroglyphs too. Spruce Tree House is an awesome shot, well worth the wait.
Posted by Marcy Ugstad on October 19, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Absolutely gorgeous images! This is one of my favorite places and I enjoyed seeing it through your eyes.
Thanks for posting.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on October 19, 2010 at 11:33 PM
You certainly got the sharpening thing down. They look crisp!

Kane
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 20, 2010 at 2:11 AM
My fav is the Spruce Tree House. The shadows provide some nice depth. You processing looks good. Great job Cynthia.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 20, 2010 at 9:58 AM
These are all really nice, Cynthia. The one suggestion I would make for future reference is to try a polarizer to take some of the sheen off the walls and rock faces.
Posted by Dan Walters on October 20, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Great images! The cloud cover really helps bring out the colors.
Posted by anil warrier on October 20, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Hey Cynthia, nice pics. Reminds me of the petroglyphs I missed out on our rafting trip!!
Hope you are doing well, good to see you are still out there shooting the light..
Posted by Morris McClung on October 20, 2010 at 10:32 PM
I really like #2! But all are good.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 21, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Great set, Cynthia! #2 gets the nod from me too.