Something a bit different...this one was purposely processed dark to add to the mystery and mood of the shot, and unfortunately it really needs to be viewed on black to see the details pop out. You will have to take my word that no details are lost in the shadows or the trees.
Looks just right Koveh. Of course I am looking at it on a 27" Imac which is a very bright monitor. A spectacular image with great color in the clouds, a waterfall and a nice crescent moon. What else could a person ask. Beautiful!
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Talk about epic! What a conglomeration of elements! Beautiful shot, Koveh.
Marvelous comp and sublime light and color in the sky. I assume you superimposed a moon to correct size in this, because it looks perfectly right. Superb work!
Posted by Paul Martin on August 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Yup, definitely a keeper! Nice work, looks perfect to me.
Dean, I also use a 27" calibrated NEC and the details are all there, but I got some comments that it seemed too dark, so I think it really depends on the monitor and setup. It is just hard when you downsize to 800 px to see those details.
Morris, yes I simply did a separate exposure for the moon with my same super wide angle lens. My thought is if the moon is going to be in my frame, then I prefer to not have it be a big blown out blob, so I shoot another exposure to clean it up.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on August 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Posted by Grant Collier on August 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Great shot!
Posted by John Mumaw on August 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM
As close to perfect as I've ever seen. A truly elegant composition and light, Koveh! I especially like how the water appears to dip and rise in the foreground, along with the dark 'development'. Bret's right...this is one of the best images to make an appearance here in quite awhile.
Koveh, not a complaint at all and you're right about not wanting the moon to be an overexposed blob. Now, it's the perfect size and brightness. Wholly natural. And I love your comp how the stream just gets picked up by the snow on the opposite ridge to carry the eye to the peaks, sky, and moon. Brilliant!
Posted by Lance Burch on August 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Spectacular. I'm selling my camera.
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 10, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Posted by Doug Koepsel on August 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Nice composition. I wonder how this would look if taken at the opposite end of the day when the last light is behind you. I always toss between having first/last light kissing on the land, or having the color in the clouds like you got here.
Posted by Lynn Scott on August 19, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Discussion
24 repliesI hope you enjoy it and I appreciate your C&C.
Dean, I also use a 27" calibrated NEC and the details are all there, but I got some comments that it seemed too dark, so I think it really depends on the monitor and setup. It is just hard when you downsize to 800 px to see those details.
Morris, yes I simply did a separate exposure for the moon with my same super wide angle lens. My thought is if the moon is going to be in my frame, then I prefer to not have it be a big blown out blob, so I shoot another exposure to clean it up.
I really like the sky, moon, and water, but find the rocks too neutral-grey. I think I'd like them to be darker with more contrast.
Jack, this is in Indian Peaks Wilderness.