Alpine Carpet & Edit

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 26, 2013277 views22 comments

I was enthralled by the variety of colors, shapes, and textures along this summit ridge in the southern White Mnts. of NH. AN the view wasn't bad either

The directional lighting helped create separation in a very busy image. Maybe too busy. This all prepped me for an amazing sunset. Not one of NH's hit list locations, but peaceful and pretty for sure.

I zoomed in a bit using a 24-105L to bring the mountains a little closer and give them a bit more dominance in the image. 3 images for a Focal blend, and another for the sky exposure highlights. Perfect stillness made for an easy focal blend.

Edit: After looking at the image, I decided to tone down the cyans/blues as they seemed too strong - especially that tree trunk in the middle left. Somehow, the small jpeg made it more obvious than the hi res image.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Geeze Harry, this is some good photo. Love the colors you captured, the layers, and a number of diagonals. Certainly is evocative of the mtns of New England. The granite rocks with all the lichens add a lot for me. The sky is the only element that didn't quite do it, but it's not bad. Well seen.

Registered on April 3, 2010, 271 Posts, 1342 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on October 26, 2013 at 8:06 PM

A wonderful image, your composition, the exceptional light. The DOF you attained with the blend is beautiful. Well done!

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Peter, if the sky was any more crazy, the image would have been too crazy

The land forms were the highlight for this image, so I think the more subdued sky was ok in this case - better than plain blue

I the crazy sky would come later that evening - that post to come.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 26, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Wow, this is a beautiful scene, Harry. I think the composition works - it doesn't look too busy to my eye as the layers fit well to form a cohesive image.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 26, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Harry, a fine viewscape! I look forward to the sunset shot as topping this, but I like this a lot, especially the foreground light and detail. Here, the sky just serves as a stopping place for the eye. Well done!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM

I reduced the cyans/blues in this version - seemed too strong in the orig. post. Hopefully an improvement.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Shane McDermott on October 26, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Hi Harry

Wow this is really nice, it really pulls me through the scene with so much to look at. I personally much prefer the first one, the second one flattens out for me, by making the middle ground rock and BG mountains less striking and captivating.

Later,

Shane

Registered on November 12, 2007, 49 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 27, 2013 at 6:44 AM

Shane - I do see what you mean. A little added contrast is needed. Thanks!

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 27, 2013 at 8:23 AM

Dig...very cool.

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 27, 2013 at 9:12 AM

This is BEAUTIFUL, Harry! The light and color here is just wonderful. What an inviting scene this is. Everything looks perfect to me just as you have it, so I like the first one as is.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 27, 2013 at 1:21 PM

All that subtle color variation is just fabulous Harry!

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 27, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Real nice depth in this Harry, the variant of colour is gorgeous. Very nice landscape image.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

This is beautifully done, Harry. The sidelight is perfect for showcasing all those wonderful intimate details in the FG; all topped off by the mountains and clouds in the BG. I can't decide which one I like better.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 27, 2013 at 10:26 PM

This is wonderful. I really like all of the details in the foreground, the great light in the midground, that touch of bright fall color in the distance and the silhouettes that seem to go on forever. The color change in the repost is subtle, but adds a nice bit of extra warmth.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Really nice light on the scene Harry with beautiful colors. Nice composition and flow through the image. I think I like the first one the best because of the contrast. Very nice job on this.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 28, 2013 at 3:36 PM

fabulous light and color. Very nice job

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Harry, I much prefer the second post with regard to the FG rocks and foliage there, the cyan was too much. I think Shane is correct about the MG & BG area now though, so, a selection there with cont / sat boost should make things happier all the way around.
Striking view and capture from this POV.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

A richly colored and textured scene, Harry. Love these views of areas I have never seen. Keep them coming.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

I like the first post best Harry. The light overall seems so much better. The back lighting of the vegetation is gorgeous.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Salge on October 30, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Beautiful Harry! The essence of the White Mountains!

Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on October 31, 2013 at 1:39 AM

Love that foreground Harry, and it leads to nice depth in the background!

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 6, 2013 at 11:22 AM

NIce image beautiful layers and colors

Registered on March 7, 2010, 99 Posts, 502 Comments