Taken at Bryce National Park at sunrise.
It was a clear night but luckily I got some cloud formations. The light was so beautiful. I still remember the wind and silence.
Comments appreciated.
Taken with Sony A7R and Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II.
Funny, my best shots at Bryce were taken when most had left... people are just silly that way. So silly.
The topography and terrain make this feel tilted, even though I know it's not. I like how you've got it processed, but, if you want a critique, I'll say what I'd do if it was mine...
I'd do some expert dodging and burning, a subtle and artists touch that plays on the current contours and shape that subtly channels light from the lower right to the middle left in a delicate fashion. Subtle burning on outer, delicate dodging in zones 3-7 to create pathway that subdues the disjointed dark middle that separates the sunrise brights from the lit hoodoos, again, all very subtle. Would take a painters hand. Once again, that was premised on if it was my shot. Lastly, that channel of light peaking through the square hollow formation on the lower left, I'd accent the light as well. It's those areas, those "light queues" that really give opportunity to images. I guess thats why some images take me several hours to process.
Matt Anderson wrote:
Funny, my best shots at Bryce were taken when most had left... people are just silly that way. So silly.
The topography and terrain make this feel tilted, even though I know it's not. I like how you've got it processed, but, if you want a critique, I'll say what I'd do if it was mine...
I'd do some expert dodging and burning, a subtle and artists touch that plays on the current contours and shape that subtly channels light from the lower right to the middle left in a delicate fashion. Subtle burning on outer, delicate dodging in zones 3-7 to create pathway that subdues the disjointed dark middle that separates the sunrise brights from the lit hoodoos, again, all very subtle. Would take a painters hand. Once again, that was premised on if it was my shot. Lastly, that channel of light peaking through the square hollow formation on the lower left, I'd accent the light as well. It's those areas, those "light queues" that really give opportunity to images. I guess thats why some images take me several hours to process. ...Show more →
You are so right Matt. Right after the best light faded away, photographers started to show up. I had been there since 3am because I was shooting the milky away.
Regarding dodging and burning: I have to confess that I rarely use these tools and usually rely on the natural light. I know I may be missing something as these are great shaping tools. I really appreciate the feedback. Could you do a rough work on it and send it to me? I would like to see the differences. Thank you!
Fred
Want to go to Bryce some day. right now our vacation time, with the kids, has not allowed for it. Next year we are going to be heading to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Arches. That is part of why I registered for this board. I need help taking better photographs. I am looking to purchase a 70-200mm f 2.8 for taking pictures of my kids at football games, band concerts, and volleyball games. How would that type of lens work for taking shots in the national parks? Would love to get some shots like this.
Forgot to mention I have a canon 70D with the 18-135 stm and the 55-250mm stm kit lenses. Just a hobbyist and family photographer. I also have an old xti with a tamron 17-50 f/2.8 lens as well.
elitefroggy wrote:
Great shot. I agree with Matt about a little dodging, and might also crop down a little from the top. It is also excellent as is. Dave
Thanks Dave.
I am curious to see Matt's rendition idea. He will work on my file and I will post the result here.
Matt Anderson worked on the file. He had my RAW file and did his version of post-processing. I like it, it has a different rendition and is cropped differently. What do you think?
I had been there since 3am because I was shooting the milky away.