Whole Nuther Country 9

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 25, 2010186 views7 comments

Sony A100
Tokina 828 AT-X Pro @ 165mm, CPL
ISO 100, 1/6 @ f22
Warmed and opened the shadows in CS2
Pedernales Falls SP, Blanco County, Texas

A little change of pace from the Flora landscape to something Texas isn't particularly noted for - fast running streams. Got here yesterday morning just after sunrise and liked the sidelighting on the tree with the cliff face in shadow. More flowers to come. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on April 25, 2010 at 2:28 PM

What an awesome light you've got here, Bill. I love how you used the diagonals here with the tree standing straight up against that dynamic. The dark background nicely outlines the leafs. Did you have some stry light in the lens here? Looks like there is some in the ULC. You could correct that by playing with contrast or a little D&B.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on April 25, 2010 at 3:41 PM

The larger version is quite appealing, Bill. Love the lighting on the tree.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 25, 2010 at 8:55 PM

I like the concept for this bill, but the shadows in back seem a bit dark. Opening them a bit would maybe make them a more prominent feature in the frame.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 25, 2010 at 9:17 PM

I'd keep the shadows if i were you--they help highlight the nice light on the tree. Looks great to me, Bill!

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on April 26, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Love the spotlighting on the tree! Great composition - really like the diagonal placement of the rocky ridge in the stream. I like the shadows in the BG as it really makes that tree pop.

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on April 26, 2010 at 6:26 PM

I love the shot and the composition. I'm with Tony in seeing that the shadows in the back left could have a bit more detail. Whether that's double processing one shot or bracketing the shot, I think it would have more depth and interest. It's still a killer shot!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 27, 2010 at 8:31 AM

Very pretty Bill. This series is bringing back so many memories - keep 'em coming.

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