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p.1 #1 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

I didn't think this one would make the cut but after playing around with it a little, I felt it was worth posting.
My other pics from the 2-day backpacking trip are here:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/932530/0#8804663
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/932682/0#8806104

Edited on Sep 09, 2010 at 07:49 AM · View previous versions

Sep 09, 2010 at 07:42 AM

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p.1 #2 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

This photo made me say "wow!" audibly. Great image. The processing works well.

Sep 09, 2010 at 07:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Very sweet, man. Looks like a scene from a movie or something. Where is this?

Sep 09, 2010 at 09:46 PM

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p.1 #4 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

I think it is great. Maybe a bit too much direct sun but the effect is super. I like the cool blue tones as well.
Ute

Sep 10, 2010 at 06:42 AM

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p.1 #5 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Thanks for the comments.
Copypaste: Yosemite National Park in California. I am on top of Cloud's Rest, which is higher than the iconic Half Dome.

ScaryFox: Indeed some of the sky is blown, but I feel that sometimes people fuss too much about blown highlights. If the sun is that bright, let it blow out! It is scary shooting into the sun, but it often yields the most dramatic images.

Sep 10, 2010 at 06:53 AM

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p.1 #6 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

I like it!

Sep 10, 2010 at 07:50 AM

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p.1 #7 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

great shot. amazing mood

SEXY lens

i use that same combo for so many situations.

Sep 10, 2010 at 09:53 AM

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p.1 #8 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Stunning, beautiful shot!

Duncan

Sep 10, 2010 at 11:24 AM

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p.1 #9 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

A very dramatic scene, and shot at a wonderful time of day when most Photographers are still in the Valley. Interesting to shoot into the sun.

The concept of your post-production work, including increasing contrast, etc., is interesting and generally appropriate -though some aspects seem a bit over-cooked to my eye, in particular some elements on the left side of the frame. I'm willing to admit that mine might be a minority view and just a matter of personal preference.

Dan

Sep 10, 2010 at 03:23 PM

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p.1 #10 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Thanks for the comment. I am always in the lookout for overcooked processing and I think this one, at least in my view, does not cross the line, albeit being somewhat close.
I strive to emulate velvia-film look in the photos, which are more contrasty and sometimes often masks darker details to achieve it.

Sep 10, 2010 at 04:55 PM

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p.1 #11 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Sweet light here. Nicely done shooting into the sun. Killer view.
The only area I see that might need some re-touching is right around Half Dome. Seems the shaded side has been overly recovered....I sense a bit of halo around it.

Barry

Sep 10, 2010 at 10:27 PM

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p.1 #12 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Agreed. It looks oversharpened at this size. It looks fine when viewed larger

Sep 10, 2010 at 10:34 PM

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p.1 #13 · Addendum: Scenes from Cloud's Rest

Difficult light to work with but well worth the effort. Dynamic shot.

Sep 11, 2010 at 06:07 PM

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