Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
A few weeks back, I spent some time dumpster diving through some files to see what I may have missed and may be worthy of editing. Here are a handful salvaged from the files of Lower Antelope Canyon from a trip in Nov 2009.
Feel free to comment on processing and worth.
All were taken with a Nikon D90 and kit 18-105 lens, cpl.
#1 Taffy
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM
#2 Razorback
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM
#3 Sandstone Portal
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM
#4 (last one) I would like more on the left, but a point of another wall would be intruding.
Thanks for looking.
These are all fantastic, Doug. I think a crop off of the top on #1 to just below the diagonal at the ulc makes the comp stronger. And #4 is incredible.
Posted by Peter Coskun on November 5, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Great series. I really like the third shot. My only suggestion might have been to show just a little bit more of the left side. The arch just feels too close to the left for me. Probably the same suggestion with number 4. How much of that point would intrude into the frame? Could try doing some cloning? I've only been in the upper portion so far but am thinking about heading to lower antelope next week.
Posted by John Mumaw on November 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM
'Dumpster diving'?!? Were we all so rich in our outtakes!
I like the subtle 'development' in all of them. The only suggestion I have would be to lower the saturation a touch on the sandstone in the top left of #2. Just the part that is facing the viewer, though! Not on the other side of the 'razorback'.
This is really fine work and a great study in lines, texture and light. Why these were in the 'dumpster' is absolutely beyond me.
Posted by Joe Rogers on November 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Doug. You do jest?
Joe Rogers
Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Morris, thanks for the crop suggestion in 1. I agree with that.
John, I will give that a try. Looks like a good suggestion.
Peter, welcome to RMNP. I agree with the portal being too left, but there was nothing cropped from that side. I would like to reshoot the portal.
Joe, these did not grab me initially to make the first cut, so they have sat there in the files for 2 years. I'm kinda glad a bout of gout kept me home one weekend.
Posted by Brian Schrayer on November 5, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Wow, I wish I had shots this good that I had overlooked. These just go to show that it is the photographer not the equipment that makes a great photo. My favorite is Sandstone Portal. All are fantastic though.
Posted by Rod Chandler on November 6, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Nice ones Doug. Making Antelope look this good is a skill prover. Good on ya.
Posted by Bob Falcone on November 6, 2011 at 1:44 AM
If these are in your dumpster, I can hardly imagine what your keepers are! Great set!
Posted by Stephen Weaver on November 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Doug
These are indeed all excellent!. Great textures and forms with fabulous light. Keepers for sure!!
Posted by Stan Rose on November 7, 2011 at 2:50 AM
me likes 1 & 2.
Posted by Dan Walters on November 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Love the color and the sweeping curves in the first image. Very abstract.
Discussion
14 repliesFeel free to comment on processing and worth.
All were taken with a Nikon D90 and kit 18-105 lens, cpl.
#1 Taffy
Thanks for looking.
I like the subtle 'development' in all of them. The only suggestion I have would be to lower the saturation a touch on the sandstone in the top left of #2. Just the part that is facing the viewer, though! Not on the other side of the 'razorback'.
This is really fine work and a great study in lines, texture and light. Why these were in the 'dumpster' is absolutely beyond me.
Joe Rogers
John, I will give that a try. Looks like a good suggestion.
Peter, welcome to RMNP. I agree with the portal being too left, but there was nothing cropped from that side. I would like to reshoot the portal.
Joe, these did not grab me initially to make the first cut, so they have sat there in the files for 2 years. I'm kinda glad a bout of gout kept me home one weekend.
These are indeed all excellent!. Great textures and forms with fabulous light. Keepers for sure!!