This image was somewhat inspired by
Michael Fatali's Earth Bones image. I thought I had figured out the light in his image, but in the end, I'm not so sure. Maybe it was a different time of year.
Still, I do like this light. The balanced rocks (hoodoos) are backlit by the sun which has just risen over the hills to the east. Behind me is a large wall that's catching full sun and reflecting the warm light onto the shadowed side of the pedestals.
This image was taken in May and the light was really changing fast. I was quite rushed and my comp doesn't quite feel optimal with the baby hoodoo on the right, but cropping it off doesn't feel quite right either.
This is the first image that I've done entirely on the new computer. I'd been resisting upgrading for a long time because I was worried about calibration issues. Old Sony CRT was great and the thought of losing the tight congruence with my prints scared me. However,
this thread happened along just as my old computer bit its last byte and it's turned out to be an excellent monitor. The
NEC Display MultiSync P221W-BK-SV Widescreen LCD Monitor calibrates very easily with the accompanying software and X-rite sensor and is every bit as good as the old CRT. Key, I think, is turning down the brightness as explained in the links on Youssef Ismail's thread linked above.
As always, I would really appreciate your thoughts and recommendations regarding this image.
Photoshopping for this image can be found at the bottom of
this page.
5D2, Tamron 28-200
Comments
32 commentsNick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
it looks like Mushroom
the light behind the subjects amazing
good job
Hamed
Or maybe Fatali uses Photoshop afterall
I like this and having been here myself I must say the light is quite nice. I didn't find any that was nearly as interesting in my trip there. It doesn't have the luminosity of much of your work but showcases this landscape about as well as I can imagine.
I like the colors of this picture, the light orangey hue of the main characters set against the earthy almost-blueshness of the far hills.
Mark Capurso
Phoenix, AZ
It does not have the yellowness that Michael Fatali's work has but I like it. I followed MF's work but became disheartened when someone pointed out to me on DA that he was up on charges for using flares to get some of images in a NP (comfirmed via internet search). In one case it charred the wall in that said particular NP. After hearing that, I get suspicious of the reality his work wondering what pyrotechnics he used to create the image you mention. BTW - I do not really like light painting with flash lights or head lamps either. I do not even own a flash except for the one on my snap shot camera only used for family snaps or events at work.
In any case, your image is gorgeous and stands on its own. No comparison applies....... Beautiful work as usual TK.
- Dan.
Harry
This is a beautiful image. I can see your point about the small hoodoo on the right, but I don't think cropping it out would add to the image. I really don't find it distracting. The light in this image is very sweet. To my eye, a little more tonal separation between the top of the large Hoodoo and the BG might be nice, but overall, its a winner. Best Regards.
Chris
and the wonderful light on them.
I love your ability to showcase these natural landscapes using a combination of thought provoking compositions in conjunction with amazing light. In this particular photograph I love how the inclusion of the shadowy background not only serves to show off the main hoodoos but also provides a good sense of place.
I am so glad I didn't miss out on this post.
Don't worry about not getting Fatali's light. I'm not sure he did, either. He's a master printer and some of his images do show some very obvious darkroom manipulation especially as contrast-masking (not the PS variety