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The way to the unknown
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The way to the unknown

by Abdullah Alhuzimi

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 10, 2011210 views8 comments
Single exposure taken at seal rock state park. The processing, nothing special. Convert to B&W and then several dodge and burn.

5D Mark II, Canon 17-40, 4 Stops Singh Ray Solid ND

Spec's:
F13
ISO 50
1.6 Sec

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by John Williams on June 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM
The foreground drama, contrast and comp, are excellent. I think this could benefit from working on the stacks and sky though, more detail in the rocks and more contrast in the sky. Great potential in this one!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Neale Dyster on June 11, 2011 at 3:20 AM
Love the composition Abdullah, but the contrast between f/g and b/g is too much for my taste. Those black silhouetted rocks are just too "heavy" to my eye and need some more detail brought out if possible. The f/g is great though.
Registered on February 19, 2008, 94 Posts, 738 Comments
Comment posted by Phillip Noll on June 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Very nice scene! Good leading lines and an interesting subject and sky. From the horizon up I would increase the contrast and try to bring out a little more detail in the rocks. Not a lot, just a tiny bit. Great job!
Registered on November 17, 2003, 207 Posts, 1083 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Miller on June 12, 2011 at 1:47 AM
I really like the processing of the water in this one, you were able to get it an almost metallic look in places. However, the one gray spot where there are no highlights right where the three foreground streams come together stands out way too much due to its darkness agains the bright background. Plus it is right about at the focal point of the image.

I think the stacks are fine here, the scene's contrast is pretty extreme in this one, and I am guessing your full size image has a decent amount of detail (I know mine from the same day had similar web sizing issues)

I do agree with John that you can boost the contrast in the sky though.

Nice job!
Registered on May 9, 2011, 23 Posts, 322 Comments
Comment posted by Abdullah Alhuzimi on June 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Thanks everyone for the great continuation. I will work on these comment to improve the overall look of the image
Registered on November 13, 2010, 13 Posts, 60 Comments
Comment posted by Abdullah Alhuzimi on June 12, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Here is the new version. Thanks a gain for your comments
Registered on November 13, 2010, 13 Posts, 60 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 12, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Second version is definitely better. I like the strong lines you got with this. From his avatar, looks like Scott Miller has been here too.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Abdullah Alhuzimi on June 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Thanks Tony. I was with Scott at that location :)
Registered on November 13, 2010, 13 Posts, 60 Comments