Into the Gold

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 18, 20184,104 views7 comments

I took a few post processing liberties with this one to make it a bit more atmospheric than it naturally was. I was going for a dark look, with the people walking in the light.

Thanks in advance for any comments or critiques.

Canon 5dM3, ISO400, f/10, 1/60 sec.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 19, 2018 at 11:03 AM

This is a lovely, dreamy, inviting view, Kathy. There's also a fine "old school" look with everything suffused with yellow/gold. I would toy with opening up the background through the trees subtly, but am not sure that would be an improvement.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 19, 2018 at 11:19 AM

I agree with Mark's observations, Kathy. It's a fine image and I like the light and color.

If you want, you could try cloning out the hiker on the right (who appears to have stopped to fuss with his pack) as well as his hiking poles. I think the image would be even better with just the solitary hiker on the left.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 19, 2018 at 2:15 PM

This hasa really nice artistic effect Kathy. I love the antiqued gold look. I also really like the composition, with the people being small on the bottom under a very tall forest. It could only be better if they were coming your way, instead of walking away.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 21, 2018 at 2:38 PM

I like this as posted Kathy. Lovely image and excellent composition.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 27, 2018 at 9:48 AM

Beautiful scene and I think you achieved your symbolic goal. I like Scott's idea of cloning out the right hiker and remove the post and sign on the right as well? Works real nice as presented but I think it might have more impact with the alterations (if that is something you are comfortable with).

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on April 8, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Awesome image Kathy! Excellent framing and feel to the photograph
If I did anything, I might clone out the extra clothing/pack on the right as I paused wondering what he was doing. Very minor though as I love this photo as presented!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 18, 2018 at 7:33 PM

It came out great, Kathy, and I love the gold tones.

Max

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