p.3 #2 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
dgdg wrote:
Despite good intentions, I suggest not posting one's personal images in response (or critique) to another's presentation thread, unless invited.
David
And why is that. To me it proves that I have direct experience with what I'm espousing. Otherwise one is just taking my word for it.
What is it you find objectionable or is this a forum faux pax I need to be made aware of. I've been told on FM to place a question I had in "context". Specifically my ability and experience as a photographer. In my mind, in this case, a photo is worth a thousand words and no matter how hard I toot my own horn it would be difficult to prove my credentials. The photo is a direct example of my ability, although singular, to have dealt with the problems I'm pointing out and to be very specific as to what I see through example. I don't think it's fair to make comments that are vague or ambiguous. Would I have been believed if I just pointed out Ansel Adams examples.
I've taught many workshops both in and out of photography. The question "can you show me what you mean" puts an instructor on the spot to come up with an example that is straightforward and understandable.
But from what I infer from your post, not to be done. Yes/No?
p.3 #6 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
claudefiddler wrote:
So Scott I decided to extend my reply. First, I have made a ton of technical errors and continue to learn, and need to learn, more about the photographic process. I hope my photo of Precipice Lake, Sequoia National Park uploads with my comments. I uploaded the photo for a couple reasons. First is to show the highlights in the snow and rocks in the picture. They are very difficult to correct so that they are mottled and detailed. I made this picture in August 1985. I was well aware of Ansel Adams picture titled Frozen Lake and Cliffs, 1932. I am also well aware of the difficulties Adams had trying to control the highlights in his photo. Even with black and white negative film. I used color negative film and a Galvin view camera for my picture.
My awareness of Adams photo made me think carefully about where and what kind of photo I was going to make at Precipice. Creativity and ultimately photos that reveal a vision are not derived from chasing someone else's tripod holes.
I digress. The other picture of Adam's you need to look at is Denali from Wonder Lake. Notice the snow on the left side of the peak. It shows slight, but still there detail. Along with a spotting (cloning for the youngsters) mark. Also notice how the shadows show detail. The middle ground is open and detailed and moves the image through the tone scale. Gorgeous!
I understand the rush to process. I can't tell you how many times I've been disappointed finding something amiss
with a photo. What this brought me to is very careful examination of a ton of elements essential to making a good or even great image at the time I click the shutter. Doing that is a whole other matter. More than a quick reply can handle.
p.3 #7 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
dgdg wrote:
Despite good intentions, I suggest not posting one's personal images in response (or critique) to another's presentation thread, unless invited.
David
Thanks David but I am okay with such posts - I am open to posts that are constructive.. Much appreciated. Scott
p.3 #8 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
thw2 wrote:
Pictures of Moraine Lake never fail to amaze me. Simply breathtaking. Wish I can be there right now.
Moraine Lake is easy and always good. Just 15 minutes drive on a paved road and up 50 meters up a hike. And relatively for Banff it is busy but relatively from what I have seen in other countries, not busy.
p.3 #10 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
andrew perkins: Anyone who has not been to Banff should put it on their list. Easy to get to and great easy shots. Glad you like them. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
kwilliam8: Glad you like the images. Much appreciated. Scott
p.3 #18 · No Bad Days at Moraine Lake (Banff National Park)
Tom Nevesely: Glad you like the beautiful spot. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
ggreene: Moraine Lake has beautiful colors after it fills in the spring. Th ecolors are hard to believe as real Glad you like the shots. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
