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They Say Evening Is not for Dinner, It's for Taking Pictures

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Posted by Russ Shugart on August 14, 2011 at 4:14 AM
They Say Evening Is not for Dinner, It's for Taking Pictures
Here's a shot I got earlier today. I went for something a little in processing.

Russ
www.AlpineGalleria.com

Posted by Jack Garrett on August 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Wow Russ, that's very nice!
Posted by Stephen Weaver on August 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Nice light Russ!!
My only suggestion is to crop a bit off the top to 4x5 format ( I still "see" in 4x5 mode :wink: )
Posted by Chris Martin on August 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Nice shot! I love those clouds! :toast:
Posted by Kane Engelbert on August 14, 2011 at 11:54 AM
I agree with the crop comment. Love the lighting and the two trees anchoring the image. I'm usually pretty good at identifying mountains however I'm completely stumped as to where you shot this image!
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on August 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM
This image is a real wall-hanger...It makes you want to go to where ever it is.
Love the color and comp.
Posted by Russ Shugart on August 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM
I tried to post another from the same place, that will probably give away the location, but I hit the 1 shot every 24 hours limit. Stay tuned.

Russ
www.AlpineGalleria.com
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM
"They" appear to be correct!
Posted by Howard Cihak on August 14, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Reaaallly nice, Russ. I love it. What was the something you went for in the processing?
Posted by Jackson Frishman on August 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Really painterly and dramatic, Russ! I love that glow you captured on the treetrunks.
Posted by Stan Rose on August 15, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Nice comp and light! I like the processing too, but i think if you can even out the light on the trees a bit (so the bottom isnt too much brighter than the top) it would be perfect.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on August 15, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Super nice work Russ! Love the clouds and dramatic feel of this and also how you framed the clouds with there trees.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on August 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM
The crop idea would work for me, but leaving it as is works just as well. Nice comp, light, and drama.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on August 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Nice framing and light on the clouds and trunks. I think the tree tops might benefit from some more brightness/color against the clouds. Did you use a GND?
Posted by Russ Shugart on August 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Doug, I didn't use a filter but I did do it with Photoshop. Physical filter or Photoshop, you still have the same problem with things sticking up into the "filtered" area.

Russ
www.AlpineGalleria.com
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM
I dig the dark, moody light/processing here! The gnarled trees add to the mysterious feel. Very nice!
Posted by Phillip Noll on August 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Incredible light and drama! Very well done! :toast:
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Great drama and mood. Excellent work!