Again, over a year ago this was made , but a 5 vertical frame pano of the Murray River just outside of Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada. Unfortunately a week or two late before the majority of leaves fell. Ironically, this fall the leaves stayed up much later, but I was unable to make it out anywhere due to work.
It could probably use a little more contrast, as looking at it again now it sure looks HDRish to me even though each frame of the pano was just one exposure. I think I remember the odd light actually looking a lot like this at the time, as the sun was occasionally breaking through the assorted clouds and just about to disappear behind the mountains to my left. Such is why I probably processed it like this. Your thoughts and criticisms always welcome!
I really like the shot and the perspective of the river. The location looks really beautiful. Too bad it can be so difficult to get work, weather, seasons, and lighting to workout better. The lighting makes this a difficult shot to deal with, though I think it is coming along well and still has some more potential.
A couple of thoughts while you continue to work on the image:
-The sky has plenty of contrast but on my monitor it looks a bit oversaturated. I would consider reducing the saturation a little bit and even perhaps lightening it up a smidge.
-The midground is great. The trees have a warm and vibrant look to them. There is also plenty of contrast.
-The foreground is a bit difficult with this image. To my eyes it appears a bit too light. I would consider adding a little contrast and darkening the dirt embankment.
Bryan, I've shot this same scene several times now, in varying seasons, in hopes of having a good shot of each season - still working on that. I had only processed this back in October of '08 just after shooting it, but looking at the file again with your suggestions in mind, my view on it right now is that I completely agree. So, a little less sat to the sky, a little darker shaded fg area, and a little more work on a slight halo I missed on the far mountain edge, and in spite of your thought #2, a very slight boost in global contrast as well... Image in original post replaced with the new edit, and a link to the old supplied. Thanks again!
I like what you have done. It has a more cohesive and natural feel to it now. BTW, thanks for providing the link to a larger size of the image. It is quite difficult to appreciate a fine image such as this when they are small (yes with monitors that are common today I feel that 800px on the long end is just too small for landscapes).
I also think it is neat to try and capture four different seasons from the same vantage point. I have not really considered doing this before. I would imagine winter could be quite spectacular with the river being a dark ribbon contrasting the white snow around.
plubbry wrote:
I like what you have done.........
..... I would imagine winter could be quite spectacular with the river being a dark ribbon contrasting the white snow around.
Thanks again! Umm, I guess if I hurried right now and shot it the river would still be flowing and look like a dark ribbon, but if I wait too long it pretty much freezes over up here, I'd have to hope for no snow on the ice then... (actually, wait 'til tomorrow, I might post a winter version of it)
, but a 5 vertical frame pano of the Murray River just outside of Tumbler Ridge, BC, Canada. Unfortunately a week or two late before the majority of leaves fell. Ironically, this fall the leaves stayed up much later, but I was unable to make it out anywhere due to work. 
I had only processed this back in October of '08 just after shooting it, but looking at the file again with your suggestions in mind, my view on it right now is that I completely agree. So, a little less sat to the sky, a little darker shaded fg area, and a little more work on a slight halo I missed on the far mountain edge, and in spite of your thought #2, a very slight boost in global contrast as well... 
Image in original post replaced with the new edit, and a link to the old supplied. Thanks again!