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Maple Delight

by Brian Schrayer

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 22, 20183,519 views4 comments
Thank you for your comments on my previous image.  I posted an update with enhanced midtone contrast based on the comments that I received. 

So here's another fall color image from a few years ago that I worked up.  I have made several attempts at shooting these kind of scenes "in the wild" (i.e.: away from the road), but have not had much luck with compositions that work.  This is a roadside shot shooting above the Newfound Gap Road in GSMNP.  

As always all comments and critiques are welcome! 

Capture Info:
50mm
f/8 @ 1/5 sec.  ISO 100

Processing Info:
Levels adjustment to set black and white point; TK luminosity masks to adjust contrast in midtones, lights and darks.  TK frequency separation layer as well as a little bit of Make it Glow at low opacity.  I also added a slight vignette.
 

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Craig Moreau on April 22, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Brian, another great fall image. I like the gradient of yellower to more orange left to right, and you've included just enough of the green and brown of the forest floor to my eye. Well seen.
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 22, 2018 at 7:36 PM
Very nice, Brian. I agree US 441 is a great area for getting roadside images. The bright Maple foliage is nicely mixed with the greenery of the rest.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 24, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Beautiful autumn picture! love those colors!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 26, 2018 at 6:32 PM
Surprised this has not had more comments. Real pretty fall scene. No nits here, real nice. 
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