This morning the clouds finally cooperated for me. Often I feel like I can get decent photos anywhere but Rocky. Last night I gave up on the sunset 4 minutes before it exploded with color and I was stuck down in the trees. This morning I was finally in the right place at the right time. These were very quickly processed. I'd appreciate any suggestions for improvement you might have. Also, I made a huge beginner's mistake this morning. For about half of my photos my camera was on ISO 1000. Any processing suggestions for overcoming this on my prints? Thanks everyone!
I can think of MUCH worse ways to start the day. Sleeping in and missing this incredible show of light and color is one of them. I'm glad you were there to make these photos and I'm really happy you shared them with us, Erik. All are gorgeous!
Wow is right! I also like #2 the best. On my monitor it appears to be a tad bit too saturated in the sky FWIW. Other than that it's a beauty!! As far as processing I always take it up to size first (30x45) at least, and then hit it with noise software. Then at 100% I start looking for dust that always seems to follow me like Pigpen from the Peanuts cartoons. From there it's right on down the list saving sharpening for last . You can always size it down later if you don't want it printed or mounted on a float that big (they have quite an impact when they are mounted large). Good luck and that's going to look great on your wall.
Mark
#1 has the simplicity and amazing color and balance, yet doesn't need the classic big RMA peaks. Nice set, Eric and just run Topaz on those high ISO shots.
1 and 5 are my favorites here, I love that halo of pink gauze the trees seem to be wearing in 1. #2 is a little intense for my taste, though it's certainly impressive.
Holy cow, Erik. Those first two are stunning and caused my eyes to bleed! Didn't you also come away with a gorgeous Sprague sunrise last year about this time?
I'm with Dave about Topaz Denoise. I also have Noiseware and they both do a good job. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who forgets to reset their ISO. I'm embarrassed to admit how often I do that.
What a terrific show! You must have felt blessed...
You also must have been going full tilt to get such a different scene from the same cloud pattern (#'s 1 & 3/4).
If there's any way to save that duck, then that one will be nearly priceless!
My only nit is the (very) slightly blown out reds and yellows in #2. I doubt many would notice, so it's no big deal.
Congratulations on the coup! These were a real pleasure to savor.
You must have really been enjoying yourself that morning! The first two are fantastic. I like how the grass in the foreground on #2 are picking up that warm light, although the yellows in the sky might be a tad much for me. Regardless, these are all wonderful.
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30 repliesActually, they ALL look sweet, but #2 does it for me.
And like the others...WOW!!
Way to be there when it's good!
Mark
The first two shots make me think, "Man, I wish I were there." Now, with your images, I am.
I'm with Dave about Topaz Denoise. I also have Noiseware and they both do a good job. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who forgets to reset their ISO. I'm embarrassed to admit how often I do that.
You also must have been going full tilt to get such a different scene from the same cloud pattern (#'s 1 & 3/4).
If there's any way to save that duck, then that one will be nearly priceless!
My only nit is the (very) slightly blown out reds and yellows in #2. I doubt many would notice, so it's no big deal.
Congratulations on the coup! These were a real pleasure to savor.