I go with the 35mm, The detail is much clearer, and the colors seem more realistic. There is something about the 18mm that just doesn't quite sit well with me although the composition is excellent.
Regards
Paul
tjny wrote:
For web sized images I like the 35 mm shot for it's clarity and visual impact. Although I can' say if it still be my choice when printed large
Good point the wide angle has plenty of detail at full size and will print well, but at web size it lacks the impact of the 35mm shot.
May 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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I prefer #1 but I think you have too much sky without a lot happening in it. I'd prefer less sky and more foreground. A lovely shot. Been thee and you did a nice job.
peteygas wrote:
Here is what I had in mind about the road. I couldn't do much with the small file
This place is not a big challenge for DR, a .6 Singh Ray reversed ND grad for the sky and one shot does the trick. I bracketed +/- 1/3 stops and any one will process fine. A bit ot Topaz for some added pop and its done. A 5 minute processing job which is satisfying to me when I don't need much fixing.
That road comes from the Potash plant east of here and continues to the junction of Shafer Trail and White Rim road. I just sort of accept it as part of the scene and did not enhance or subdue it. I suppose I would prefer it not be there at all, but it is and everyone knows it is.It was even in the movie Thelma and Louise.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Hey Ben,
You got some great shots from this area. I was going with the 35mm version but your edited 18mm panorama crop seems to be my personal favorite now.
Thanks for sharing!
Fred
dbehrens wrote:
The foreground on the 18mm crop was the stronger pic for me. My only nic is I wished you had include the complete trunk on the left tree.
Dave
Next time I am there I will see if there is another angle. I went up the afternoon before to scout and found 3 places to try. I looked at the shots on my laptop and decided on this one. But it looks a lot different in predawn light and one place was pretty hard to find.
I took one a month ago and cannot for the life of me discover where it is and its not a big area to search.
