Thanks again to all for the comments on my original post of the storm I saw last weekend as it blew through Canyonlands NP. [Original post is here]https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/836626[/url] It was certainly an interesting sight seeing a thunderstorm with snow.
After shooting the shot normally, I decided to use a 10-stop ND filter. I thought it would give the storm a different look showing its movement. I didn't want it going too long, so this was shot at f/10 and ISO500 for about 2 minutes. I thought I'd post it as well to show the different look. I also noticed the filter really warmed up the shot as evidenced here.
Really different look from the 1st one, Todd! Like the storm has moved toward you and really unloaded. Very cool. I like the warmer tones here, and the light in the canyon is wonderful.
aFeinPhoto.com wrote:
Cool indeed. Like the transition from red to purple. Maybe a good b/w candidate too. Think the sky was more dramatic in the first though
aF
Aaron - Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, the colors were intense in the original file. I think a lot was due to the ND as they had a lot more orange and red in them. I'll take a look at B&W, but I think both look better in color. Maybe this as a better candidate though. We will see.
pearlstreet wrote:
What a cool idea! I have a 10 stop and it does make you think creatively.
Sharon
Glad you liked it Sharon. I'm not sure if it makes you think creatively, or allows you to think creatively. I never would have been able to capture this without the filter, so it was fun experimenting after I captured the original shot. Pretty cool tool though!
