Tunnel View Study #3

Certainly is an iconic view and one that will most definitely continue to inspire photographers worldwide.

Although a wonderful view I'm not sure that the light was completely working for you. Perhaps brightening El Cap, the falls and Leaning tower would be an improvement. Adding movement within the clouds was a good idea and I would actually like to see a bit more in this image.

Since there is no light on any of the subjects in the valley, there's not much else you can do. But I do agree that it could be lightened a little. I love this scene, and go there and shoot it every time I visit. Nice color in the clouds. I agree that an even longer exposure to stretch the clouds out more would be even better. It's a fine line with cloud movement. If they aren't moving enough, it looks more like out of focus type blur. Of course, that's just my opinion.

Chris

I'd agree with the others Jim, but I do like this overall. And I realize that the valley was in shade, but I'd probably also remove a bit of the blue - not to totally "correct" for the blue shade but to lessen it a bit.

Jim,

I realize and understand why you may be trying to provide something different from this iconic location. Sometimes though, the grandness of the natural formations are the story and adding something like the cloud movement just seems to take away from the grandeur of the place - at least for me. I also understand that this is well after sunset, but for me the colors just aren't too natural - there's a lot of blue, magenta and red in the granite and mountains that just doesn't seem to fit.

I hope I'm not being to hard, but as I'm sure you know this is a location that takes something really special to set it apart from the masses. Have no worries though, I know you came home with some great stuff from your visit here in May.

Lon

Lon, no worries on been too hard on your feedbacks. While positive compliments are good for my confidence, I thirst for honest critiques and opinions on where I need to improve. I am new to photography, even newer at natural landscape photography. My May California trip was my first serious focus attempt at natural landscaping. I need all the critiques that I can get. So, I appreciate everyone's feedback. They are invaluable.

Jim

I was thinking the other day...not that i've ever been to tunnel view...but when I go there I'm shooting long exposures b/c I've never seen them...and bam. Look what you did. Might suggest 1:2 here.

aF