Gallery: Photo ArtPosted May 24, 20062,126 views9 comments
This is an ortonized version of an image taken a couple weeks ago. Take one of us desert rats out of our sand piles and we'll photograph water every time
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24 TS-E
1 wet sock
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9 comments
Comment posted by Scott Albert on May 24, 2006 at 1:18 AM
Its very surreal and dreamlike. The exposure looks spot on to me, its beautiful!
Registered on September 22, 2005, 28 Posts, 67 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Dawson on May 24, 2006 at 2:47 AM
I love the Orton on this, mystical and really grabs you and holds you in the image
Registered on February 4, 2006, 364 Posts, 8872 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 24, 2006 at 8:50 AM
Perfect, I particularly like the tree branch in the fg
Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on May 24, 2006 at 8:52 AM
Richard,
The Orton effect is lovely on this already pretty waterfall scene. My only problem with this is that that Orton effect has made that fallen log look a bit less grounded than the soft water already had done so. It looks like it is hanging in mid-air to me. No show stopper, just my opinion. Sorry to hear about the wet sock! I hope you brought a change!
Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments
Comment posted by Michael de León on May 24, 2006 at 2:53 PM
Very beautiful work!
Registered on August 16, 2004, 47 Posts, 86 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Shaffer on May 24, 2006 at 6:30 PM
Thanks to everyone for your kind comments The true joy this image brings me is just in the memory of being there. One of my favorite places on earth.
Registered on February 1, 2006, 66 Posts, 114 Comments
Comment posted by renae sandberg on May 24, 2006 at 8:27 PM
What a beautiful way to memorialize a great memory. The technique is perfect. It's amazing seeing all that green after the desert. Great composition, great techs to start with, a truly wonderful piece.
Registered on December 29, 2004, 313 Posts, 2476 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Adamus on May 29, 2006 at 11:07 PM
This is hands down, no contest, the very best ortanized image I've ever seen. Huge congrats Richard. Well deserved EP. Totally outstanding work in every way.
Registered on September 17, 2005, 780 Posts, 8091 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Shaffer on May 30, 2006 at 11:36 AM
Thanks, Marc, Renae and everyone for your kind words. Twenty-five years ago I basically flipped a coin between moving to the NW or the SW since I love them both. Living in Peoria, Il. just wasn't doing it for me. I chose the SW but I travel to the NW at every opportunity. I stll love them both equally and the beauty they hold...
Registered on February 1, 2006, 66 Posts, 114 Comments
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9 commentsThe Orton effect is lovely on this already pretty waterfall scene. My only problem with this is that that Orton effect has made that fallen log look a bit less grounded than the soft water already had done so. It looks like it is hanging in mid-air to me. No show stopper, just my opinion. Sorry to hear about the wet sock! I hope you brought a change!