Taking panoramic images is also interesting to me, although I certainly have not mastered any technique. Going through some images from last fall, I had any opportunity to shoot this aspen image which is two vertical images stitched. The compelling reason for taking a pano of this scene was to avoid the "fisheye" look if I would have shot the same image with a wide angle of say, 12mm or less.
Additionally, I like to have some images to print of different aspect ratios. This image ended up a 15x30" print. Unlike other close shots of aspens I have tried in the past, I liked the angles of this aspen grove, both at the skyline and base.
Not sure if folks on this forum are fond of panos or not since I had posted another horizontal pano that didn't solicit much response at all. Since I am new to this forum, I am also not sure folks want to see "off" season images or images not reflecting the current monthly theme.
This image was shot around East Beckwith Mt near Crested Butte. This image had very little post processing other than stitching two images using PTGui and enhancing the saturation on the aspens (f8, 1/320, 18mm).
Looks like the yellow leaves and sky are a bit too cyan (trending toward the green end of blue), although I like it on the trunks. I'd add a little red to the sky, a little more to the leaves, and call it a photo.
Posted by Jack Garrett on March 3, 2012 at 3:39 PM
I'd try to throw a little PS perspective into this to straighten out the tree trunks near the edges. Also do what Todd said and it should look pretty good.
I like this a lot! Great idea to do a vertical pano on this. You may want to correct the slight keystoning, or not, and the color corrections suggested.
I like the triangular shapes you're achieving with the bottom of the trunks and the tops of the trees very much.
The perspective adjustment is a good idea, and at the same time work to eliminate both the extreme left and right edges, both of which take away from the otherwise symmetrical view you have here.
The sky and leaves do indeed have some funky coloring. Easy enough to fix. This was a great idea!
".. I had posted another horizontal pano that didn't solicit much response at all."
Probably before you started submitting your own comments on others' work.
Posted by Russ Shugart on March 4, 2012 at 11:11 AM
I like this one a lot! The word that came to mind immediately was "bold". The aspens are standing tall! My only suggestions might be to use edit -> transform -> distort to straighten the trunks on the sides and maybe a touch of contrast. Great shot though!
Thanks for all the advice. You were all clearly on the mark. However, the skewed trees on the edge I was aware of, but couldn't fix properly since I didn't have enough room at the top. Interesting that the keystoning was created. I haven't experienced that before to that degree. Something I really need to pay attention to in the future.
So I did repost the image with some color corrections. Which makes me a bit frustrated my D7000 did not capture the scene's color accurately
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7 repliesAdditionally, I like to have some images to print of different aspect ratios. This image ended up a 15x30" print. Unlike other close shots of aspens I have tried in the past, I liked the angles of this aspen grove, both at the skyline and base.
Not sure if folks on this forum are fond of panos or not since I had posted another horizontal pano that didn't solicit much response at all. Since I am new to this forum, I am also not sure folks want to see "off" season images or images not reflecting the current monthly theme.
This image was shot around East Beckwith Mt near Crested Butte. This image had very little post processing other than stitching two images using PTGui and enhancing the saturation on the aspens (f8, 1/320, 18mm).
As always, I appreciate any critiques!
I agree with Todd's suggestions, and possibly adding some midtone contrast for a bit more pop.
Regarding off-season images. I certainly enjoy them.
The only problem I see with panos is the limitations of the size restriction.
The perspective adjustment is a good idea, and at the same time work to eliminate both the extreme left and right edges, both of which take away from the otherwise symmetrical view you have here.
The sky and leaves do indeed have some funky coloring. Easy enough to fix. This was a great idea!
Probably before you started submitting your own comments on others' work.
Russ
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So I did repost the image with some color corrections. Which makes me a bit frustrated my D7000 did not capture the scene's color accurately