Ben Horne wrote:
That's some pretty killer light! I think you were a bit to conservative with the contrast though. If this was mine, I would darken the mid-tones a bit, and kick up the contrast. I feel like those mountains and sky need some richer tones. The light in this scene is very authentic, so don't be afraid to give this image some wonderful dark pixels.
Hey Ben, thanks so much. I will look at adding some more contrast, I had a similar scene where I just spent going back and forth too much on it, so I liked this look and decided to stop and let it sink in for a while.
Well, that's pretty sweet!! Nice work. The BG does feel a bit flat compared to the FG, so I definitely think you can kick up the contrast a bit and make this baby really sing!
Hey Jim, I agree with Ben about adding a little more contrast to the scene. But other than that, wow, you've got yourself quite an image worthy of more than a few steaks!
Lovely capture Jim. Love the clouds and the color! it's like a painting. Too bad you couldn't get a jackrabbit out there, then you'd have PB&J and roast hare
Good Blog read there, Jim. Have never ventured down that slope and now I know I should have. Been wandering what was coming from your Goose Island jaunt, the post was definitely worth the wait
My bet is that after enough percolation, you will try a variation enriching the sky and mountain tones like Ben suggested.
Justin Grimm wrote:
Looks like some amazing conditions. Those clouds are glowing like mad! I would like to see more detail/contrast in the far mountains though, but at print sizes the detail is probably there anyways. Thats only a minor personal preference though.
One big thing for me is the brightness of the water reflection. It is at least a half stop brighter (maybe more) then the sky. Once reduced, you should print it
Hey Justin,
Thanks so much. I didn't even notice the brighter water until you mentioned it... Hmmm... I could actually hear myself saying the same thing to someone else too.... but I think I will print this as it is first because even though you are right, the water is brighter it just seems to work for me...
Its thrilling to learn ben egbert never tried a sunset here and has been on the same trail. Its like following the exploits of John Muir.
Hey Bert,
Thanks so much! One of the cool things in here is we are always learning from each other. I try to be open to what the conditions give me. Even if certain areas are perhaps predominately a sunrise or a sunset shot, that can always change depending on the clouds. So observing the clouds and knowing at least in general where the sun is going to rise or set will help us to make more informed choices.
schlotz wrote:
Good Blog read there, Jim. Have never ventured down that slope and now I know I should have. Been wandering what was coming from your Goose Island jaunt, the post was definitely worth the wait
My bet is that after enough percolation, you will try a variation enriching the sky and mountain tones like Ben suggested.
Matt
Hey Matt,
Thanks so much, I am glad you liked the blog also.
I will probably print this one before I adjust it more. My local Sams Club maintains their photolab equipment very well, so I can go there and get a 8x12 print of this for around a $1. Then I can look at that before making more adjustments. It's great to see our shots on the web, or on our computers but I have noticed the same shot can look too many ways on our monitors simply by walking away and coming back. So to get a print from a place with colors I can trust helps a lot in knowing what other adjustments might be needed.
Love the 'glow' in the greens foreground, great hues in the mountains with those mauves. Super sweet on the orange clouds that drag me all the way back to the source just below the mountain top. It is almost as the reflection from the lake cast a nice fill light in this lovely bowl of color
I have just one thing that keeps buggin me a bit, the snow pattern on the right side draws my attention more so the vertical band.........just me
I would love to see it bigger too!
Grand image sir..........
Karl
Great shot !
