Gratitude
by Brian Schrayer
Here is another image from my recent Smokies trip. This was taken in the Tremont area along the Middle Prong of the Little River. The water levels were unusually low this year, but I still found some nice spots. I especially like the water flow in this little cascade.
I was drawing blank on a title so since it is the day after Thanksgiving I thought I would call this one gratitude. I am definitely thankful for the beautiful places that I have had the opportunity to explore with the camera. Whether grand or small I am always awestruck by the beauty of God's creation.
As always all comments and critiques are welcome. Thank you for your comments on my previous images. They have been very helpful. NPN is still the best resource for constructive critiques!
Capture info:
25 mm
f/16 @ 1/5 sec
ISO 200
Processing Info:
Curves adjustments using luminosity mask selections to increase mid-tone contrast, brighten the deepest shadows and lighten the light tones.
TK's focused vibrance mask
Cropped to 4X5 aspect ratio to minimize bright highlights at top of frame and to trim the bottom of the frame
Comments
14 comments--P
Peter
A lovely and quiet little autumn scenic. I'm really liking the visual contrast of the water flowing through the scene and I can see why you like this element in the scene.
I think you did a great job with the processing - even to the point of holding back on the color/sat. Always a personal choice, but I think you have room to make this pop just a hair more. But honestly, this is naturally beautiful as presented.
Only teeny-tiny nit/suggestion would be to clone/crop from the left to remove that tiny sliver of space on the upper left edge.
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
very fine work!