Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
p.1 #1Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
This is an older photo that I have just got around to processing. This was taken in mid September 2024 at the top of Cloud’s Rest. I’m open to any critiques on my processing, something I’m looking to improve on.
Apr 29, 2026 at 06:43 PM
p.1 #2Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
From Cloud’s Rest, I presume? Nice place to be at sunset!
Apr 29, 2026 at 09:37 PM
p.1 #3Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
Gorgeous sunset mode - well caputured
Apr 30, 2026 at 05:38 AM
p.1 #4Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
Lovely moment in time.
Since you asked about the overall processing, in my opinion, the size, brightness, and higher contrast of the foreground compete with the lower contrast of Half Dome, which is the image focal point. I might first try cropping a bit of the foreground. There is a triangular dark area on the bottom edge, towards the right. Maybe try setting your crop at the top of the triangle. My next thought would be to bring down the overall brightness and contrast of the foreground in the lower left.
If you wanted to test your masking skills a bit, a minor increase in brightness and contrast on Half Dome might work. Wouldn't change anything else.
Since you asked about the overall processing, in my opinion, the size, brightness, and higher contrast of the foreground compete with the lower contrast of Half Dome, which is the image focal point. I might first try cropping a bit of the foreground. There is a triangular dark area on the bottom edge, towards the right. Maybe try setting your crop at the top of the triangle. My next thought would be to bring down the overall brightness and contrast of the foreground in the lower left.
If you wanted to test your masking skills a bit, a minor increase in brightness and contrast on Half Dome might work. Wouldn't change anything else.
Apr 30, 2026 at 07:38 AM
p.1 #5Sunset over Half Dome and the Valley
gdanmitchell wrote:
From Cloud’s Rest, I presume? Nice place to be at sunset!
Yes from Cloud's Rest, probably the nicest place I've ever been for sunrise and sunset.
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junglialoh wrote:
Gorgeous sunset mode - well caputured
Thank you!
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Taperwing wrote:
Lovely moment in time.
Since you asked about the overall processing, in my opinion, the size, brightness, and higher contrast of the foreground compete with the lower contrast of Half Dome, which is the image focal point. I might first try cropping a bit of the foreground. There is a triangular dark area on the bottom edge, towards the right. Maybe try setting your crop at the top of the triangle. My next thought would be to bring down the overall brightness and contrast of the foreground in the lower left.
If you wanted to test your masking skills a bit,...Show more →
Thank you and I appreciate the feedback!
From Cloud’s Rest, I presume? Nice place to be at sunset!
Yes from Cloud's Rest, probably the nicest place I've ever been for sunrise and sunset.
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junglialoh wrote:
Gorgeous sunset mode - well caputured
Thank you!
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Taperwing wrote:
Lovely moment in time.
Since you asked about the overall processing, in my opinion, the size, brightness, and higher contrast of the foreground compete with the lower contrast of Half Dome, which is the image focal point. I might first try cropping a bit of the foreground. There is a triangular dark area on the bottom edge, towards the right. Maybe try setting your crop at the top of the triangle. My next thought would be to bring down the overall brightness and contrast of the foreground in the lower left.
If you wanted to test your masking skills a bit,...Show more →
Thank you and I appreciate the feedback!
May 02, 2026 at 06:24 PM