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Photo posted by Dave Dillemuth in the Landscape gallery on 01/18/18 at 11:34 am EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
Post last edited by Dave Dillemuth on 01/18/18 at 4:52 pm EST
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 01/18/18 at 11:58 am EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Wonderful light and beautiful color in the sky, Dave. The dunes appear to need a touch more contrast to bring out more texture there. I love the shapes and the curves.
You and Harley had some truly epic light and clouds during your trip to DV!
--P
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 01/18/18 at 12:43 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
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This one isn't working for me, Dave. The sky is wonderful and the composition is strong. However, these dunes come to life with sunlight, even just around the edges.
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 01/18/18 at 2:11 pm EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
Preston, Igor,
Thanks for the helpful critique. I raised the blacks and increased the contrast in the dunes. It is a bit more "stylized" rendition but I think I prefer this version.
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 01/18/18 at 3:09 pm EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Excellent shapes and great sky. I like the direction of the repost, but for my money, I would take it even further to get more contrast on the dunes.
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 01/18/18 at 4:13 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
I like the direction of the repost, but for my money, I would take it even further to get more contrast on the dunes.
Yep. Dave, if you use TK's masks, try using one of the more restrictive mid-tones masks. Be sure to 'paint' out the sky in the mask--it looks great.
--P
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 01/18/18 at 4:51 pm EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
Preston, Harley,
Thanks for very helpful suggestions. It's interesting that I didn't perceive the weak contrast until you pointed it out. I added a TK mid-tone adjustment with the sky masked as suggested.
How is this... not enough, too far?
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 01/18/18 at 5:01 pm EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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The second repost works for me. Much more depth to my eye. thumbs up here.
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on 01/18/18 at 5:12 pm EST
Registered on 08/06/04, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments
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A gorgeous picture Dave. Love the soft light. I am keenest on your second image. I think that is perhaps a tad colourful but the contrast seems just right.
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 01/18/18 at 5:13 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment last edited by Igor Doncov on 01/18/18 at 5:25 pm EST
You're a miracle worker, Dave. Both reposts look better than original. I may like the 1st repost more but it's a matter of taste now. How much contrast do you like? The colors are stronger in the 2nd, to match that sky. Yeah, I guess the 2nd is better.
You could fade the sky reds a bit in the 1st repost to match the mellow mood of the dunes. I like the 1st repost because it doesn't have the 'scream factor' of the other one. But it's a personal preference.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 01/18/18 at 5:42 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Dave, I like the first repost best... It is just right for my taste. Beautiful image and work!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 01/18/18 at 6:08 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Repost #2 looks much better. You were able to pull some texture that, as Harley says, adds to the depth.
Thanks for taking the time to do the tweaks, Dave.
--P
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on 01/18/18 at 8:16 pm EST
Registered on 09/02/13, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments
I like the first repost best.
Amazing work, simply beautiful...
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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on 01/18/18 at 8:46 pm EST
Registered on 03/13/07, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
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Gorgeous scene with a strong/powerful comp. I think I lean toward the last repost. But the first one is nice too. The added contrast does seem to give it more interest or presence. Nice!
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on 01/19/18 at 02:05 am EST
Registered on 10/26/09, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Good work with the reposts. Definitely more dynamic and 3d. Gotta love dunes!
aF
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 01/19/18 at 09:04 am EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Hard to pick a favorite, but I am leaning toward the last repost, Dave. The shapes and lines are just fantastic as are the colors in this landscape. I think the added contrast has given the image just a little pop and created some lovely textures. Beautifully done.
Ed
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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on 01/19/18 at 5:00 pm EST
Registered on 09/17/10, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments
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Beautiful scene, great curves and your reposts do the trick to brig the dunes alive. The 2nd post is my favorite. Some sky! Big dust spot near the center in the dune.
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on 01/19/18 at 6:36 pm EST
Registered on 08/23/10, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
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I second what everyone has said about this image. Great image. I think I like the second one best. I have been enjoying you images from the dunes at Death Valley.
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Scottsbluff, NE
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 01/20/18 at 2:17 pm EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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The dunes look great, Dave, and the sky is awesome. I was about to suggest some more contrast in the dunes, but I see you've taken care of that in the reposts. The extra gold in the final repost looks good also.
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Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on 01/21/18 at 2:43 pm EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Dave,
A beautiful dune image. Love the colors and soft light. And because of that I almost prefer the original, although the first repost I think is best. The 2nd one goes to far I think and the processing no longer matches the soft, subtle and gentleness of the colors and contrast.
I don't know if this has been mentioned, but more than any color or contrast, I'm wishing for a bit more room all the way around, but mostly along the bottom. While the sweeping curve along the bottom is key to the composition, I'm just wishing for a little more room at the bottom. It's such a grand and beautiful scene, I'm wishing it was more expansive... but then I suspect there were constraints that you didn't want to include.
Lon
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on 01/21/18 at 4:41 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
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Dave: Just a wonderful scene and fabulous light. I appreciate your processing efforts and think I prefer the first repost. I love shooting dunes and you guys are making me want to head that way or to Great Sand Dunes NP in the near future. Marvelous image.>=))>
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Bill Fach
Soli Deo Gloria
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on 01/24/18 at 11:18 am EST
Registered on 04/10/05, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
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Late to the party here, but I think it's a beautiful composition and I prefer the third iteration best. Looks like you and Harley had a great time!
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Bill Chambers
Gulf Breeze, Florida
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