Well, when there are clouds in Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park, they are almost always interesting; no exception yesterday. The clouds also provide a hint that it wasn't calm. Ferocious winds at Nymph Lake(surprise).
Typically, I don't include people in my images, but I liked how these snowshoers provided scale. Fortunately, they did move on relatively quickly, so I have images with them. As always critiques and suggestions welcome.
This image marks an important shift for me. I'm moving on to a micro 4/3 system. Debated this decision for quite a while, particularly since some full frame cameras are at a better price point. But comparing to the DX system I had, I have to say micro 4/3 provides more bang for the buck. And weight was paramount in my decision as well. Again with much debate, I decided on the Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus OM-D. In researching the glass for micro 4/3, I was surprised to find such quality. And the variety of choices of lenses between Olympus, Panasonic, Rokinon, etc was fabulous. The lens that took this image was the Panasonic 12-35mm(24-70 Nikon equivalent). At 11oz, this is a great lens. Of course with this system, I will give up some low light capability, at least that is what the "tests" reveal at sites like DXO. But, if this image is any test, I am completely satisfied.
That's a high visual impact shot with that killer cloud bank and the light on it. Minor nit: I would prefer to see the skiers on the right half of the frame rather than centered.
I love the cloud--but i think the pp is a bit off--the fg looks oddly bright, like an overapplication of the S&H tool or something...personally id say let it go as dark as possible, so the highlights that really shine here stand out more (the cloud and the light on Longs)
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM
I seems like the greens in the trees are too bright for the lighting conditions. You caught a great cloud over the peak and the addition of people is a plus, as you mentioned.
Thanks for the comments. I really appreciate a fresh set of eyes. I did brighten up the foreground for web viewing. Always a delicate balance given the variety of monitors.
I like it Ken. I recently picked up an Oly Em5 and looking forward to a lighter pack. Haven't had a chance to take it in the back country, but very impressed so far. Have the Oly 12, 45, 75, 12-50 & 75-300. Suprised at being able to hand hold the 75-300 and still get pretty crisp images.
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9 repliesTypically, I don't include people in my images, but I liked how these snowshoers provided scale. Fortunately, they did move on relatively quickly, so I have images with them. As always critiques and suggestions welcome.
This image marks an important shift for me. I'm moving on to a micro 4/3 system. Debated this decision for quite a while, particularly since some full frame cameras are at a better price point. But comparing to the DX system I had, I have to say micro 4/3 provides more bang for the buck. And weight was paramount in my decision as well. Again with much debate, I decided on the Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus OM-D. In researching the glass for micro 4/3, I was surprised to find such quality. And the variety of choices of lenses between Olympus, Panasonic, Rokinon, etc was fabulous. The lens that took this image was the Panasonic 12-35mm(24-70 Nikon equivalent). At 11oz, this is a great lens. Of course with this system, I will give up some low light capability, at least that is what the "tests" reveal at sites like DXO. But, if this image is any test, I am completely satisfied.