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Archive 2016 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Kee Woo Rhee
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

On my last day staying at the Fox Glacier in New Zealand, the sky was somewhat better at last.
Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman were beautifully reflected into the calm Lake Matheson with some fog around.
My hiking into the Lake Matheson daily for the past three days gave me good exercise though.
Here is my preliminary processing before finalizing in the PS.
7 vertical shots pano.
Any constructive critics are always welcome!!

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I have just proceeded the procession through PS and its version is added. I am still looking for some critics and suggestions. Later I may just delete my preliminary version. Thanks!

My preliminary Version

After PS

NIKON D800E 80.0-400.0 mm f/4.5-5.6 lens 80mm f/14.0 1/5s 50 ISO 0.0 EV

Edited on Aug 19, 2016 at 02:01 PM · View previous versions

Aug 18, 2016 at 09:16 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Beautiful image! No advice, looks perfect to me.

Heron

Aug 18, 2016 at 09:26 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

OregonSun wrote:
Beautiful image! No advice, looks perfect to me.

Heron

Gee.. Thanks!!

Aug 18, 2016 at 09:34 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Lots of tweaks you could make, but honestly I think they would make the image look less natural. You seem to have a very realistic rendition here, it works very well. I initially thought that perhaps the reflection was the same brightness as the actual scene itself, but upon more careful examination I don't think that is the case. Good job!

ML

Aug 18, 2016 at 10:12 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

another_mikey wrote:
Lots of tweaks you could make, but honestly I think they would make the image look less natural. You seem to have a very realistic rendition here, it works very well. I initially thought that perhaps the reflection was the same brightness as the actual scene itself, but upon more careful examination I don't think that is the case. Good job!

ML

The more tweaks applied the busier and messier the image looks. I like it as simple and clear as I saw. I was hoping some red and pink sunrise but.. no. The reflection has more vivid and refined contrast and shapes. Thanks for your thought.

Kee

Aug 18, 2016 at 10:34 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Absolutely beautiful image!!

Aug 18, 2016 at 11:29 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

perfect just the way it is, i love it, deserves to be on a wall

Aug 19, 2016 at 01:21 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

very nice indeed Kee

Aug 19, 2016 at 01:43 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Fantastic image incredibly beautiful

Aug 19, 2016 at 04:23 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

I'll bet you won't forget that morning very soon, what a beautiful image. It really looks pretty nice as is. Whether bringing out a tad more details in the black trees would help or hurt I am not sure. Nice job.

Aug 19, 2016 at 05:38 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

bill s wrote:
Absolutely beautiful image!!

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brian_sp wrote:
perfect just the way it is, i love it, deserves to be on a wall

Thanks Bill & Brian for your comments!!

Aug 19, 2016 at 07:21 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

kmunroe wrote:
very nice indeed Kee

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junglialoh wrote:
Fantastic image incredibly beautiful

Thanks kmunroe & junglialoh for your cheering comments! I love them. :-)

Aug 19, 2016 at 07:25 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

DaleBerlin wrote:
I'll bet you won't forget that morning very soon, what a beautiful image. It really looks pretty nice as is. Whether bringing out a tad more details in the black trees would help or hurt I am not sure. Nice job.

That is true. I will have a loving memory of the Lake Matheson with those beautiful Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
I can bring the details in the black trees, maybe a little bit.. But for now, I will keep those area dark.
Please take a look at the image that I just added after PS steps.

Kee

Aug 19, 2016 at 07:28 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Hey Kee,

This is really beautiful. I like the cooler version of the mountain in the second one but I like the way the trees are processed in the first. They have a bit more detail in that shot. Maybe combine both? Both look really good as is though. You captured a great moment.

Jordan

Aug 19, 2016 at 07:49 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

jord217 wrote:
Hey Kee,

This is really beautiful. I like the cooler version of the mountain in the second one but I like the way the trees are processed in the first. They have a bit more detail in that shot. Maybe combine both? Both look really good as is though. You captured a great moment.

Jordan

Hello Jordan,

Thanks for your comments. I did work on the second version which is in PS to reveal tiny bit more details in the dark tree area. I will post it later in the day.

Kee

Aug 19, 2016 at 08:09 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Great shot Kee! A real beauty.
Just bring up those shadows in the trees, maybe a couple stops.

David

Aug 19, 2016 at 08:30 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

dgdg wrote:
Great shot Kee! A real beauty.
Just bring up those shadows in the trees, maybe a couple stops.

David

Okay David. I will do so!!
Thanks!

Kee

Aug 19, 2016 at 08:32 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Beautiful image. Well done!

Aug 19, 2016 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Dave Dillemuth wrote:
Beautiful image. Well done!

Thanks Dave for your comment.
Cheers!
Kee

Aug 19, 2016 at 12:01 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · From New Zealand - Lake Matheson (Added Final Version)

Very nice comp Kee. Very well done!
My only suggestion would be to lift the shadows a bit more.

Aug 19, 2016 at 01:50 PM

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