The Valley (Repost)

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 31, 2012262 views11 comments

Trying to incorporate some feedback here.

I have brightened some of the mid-tones and highlights, but want to maintain the "mysterious" aura to this image. What do you think?

View LARGE.

Canon 5dm2, 70-200 f4L IS, f/11, 2.5 sec, ISO 50

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on July 31, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Fabulous light and mood here Navin!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on July 31, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Didn't see the previous one but this is awesome, Navin. The highlighted ridges and use of shadow, together with your exquisite composition lend a strong graphic feel to this that is superb. I might clone out that little bit of tree poking up at the very bottom center though; not a real big deal. Fantastic image.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Perfect touches and changes you made. It sings, nicely done.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 31, 2012 at 11:34 PM

I like it better. The detail is still dark, but more visible. Could maybe burn down the top light edge some.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 1, 2012 at 2:49 AM

Looks great larger. Nice rim light you picked up on the ridge lines which provides some nice depth to the image. From the greens to the barren hillsides creates some interest for the image overall. Nice work Navin.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on August 1, 2012 at 2:21 PM

This image has great impact on me, Navin. The rhythmic pattern together with the superb lighting and the color transitions from the near to distant areas make it exceptional for me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on August 2, 2012 at 12:59 AM

This works very well for me. The mysterious feel is there. The repetition of shapes and the colors are interesting and go well together.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on August 2, 2012 at 10:01 AM

thanks, everyone for your thoughts! i'm glad this has some appeal.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on August 3, 2012 at 12:33 AM

I like it, but think the blacks go to far dark. I'm wanting a tad more detail there. Not because it is a rule (as I love breaking rules) but just in the way it looks to me. Thats just me... Still very cool.