Wotan's View

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 19, 2012391 views15 comments

From near Wotans Throne off the end of Cape Royal, this sunset was enjoyed. This image is a hand-blend of 3 images: 2 for depth of field with fore and backgrounds, and a third for exposure of the sky. I have had difficulty in the past getting the junction between the sky and horizon to look presentable, so hopefully this is better. Feel free to pick nits.
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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM

This is just exceptional Doug. The blend looks great and the light is magnificent. My only minor nit is there seems to be a few spots from sun glare. One towards the top of the sky and another slightly below the sun and rim. A quick clone should fix it.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Beautiful image. Love the colors and sharp detail throughout.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 19, 2012 at 1:54 PM

The blending looks good. Beautiful colors and light. I agree about the sunglare. Otherwise beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM

I love the depth, here. Great colors, too. Wonderful image!

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Thanks Peter and Bill. I was so focused and zoomed on the blending that I did not even notice the flare spots. Fixed the original, and I also touched on the brighter line above the right ridgeline trees.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on August 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Your choice of foreground helps add depth to this beautiful scene, and I don't think it violates Stan R.'s Pet Peeve #11.

In fact, I find it interesting in its own right.
I like the side view very much, and the light is terrific! You did a great job in keeping the exposure in check and the blending is just about perfect. No nits from me. I think that this is one of your best, Doug. Onward to 'Arizona Highways' this year!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Very nice work on the blend, and the colors are excellent and quite natural looking. The whole exposure with the blend feels right, too. This just might need to be printed very large!

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on August 19, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Excellent blend and wonderful colors. The vertical comp with strong FG make the image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 19, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Just wonderful! I really like this Doug. Excellent work with the light and composition. What an awesome view!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 19, 2012 at 11:11 PM

This looks excellent, Doug. Really loving the textures and light in this one.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 20, 2012 at 1:31 AM

No nit picking from me. What's not to like about this shot. Warm light, nice blue clouds and the Grand Canyon. Wow. Great shot Doug!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 20, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Doug, the blend looks perfect and it's a glorious scene. The nice light in the foreground balances well with the low intensity sunburst.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Gorgeous,

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 20, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 20, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Thanks for the kind words.

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