Sylvan Lake, SD in B&W

Uploaded: February 08, 2011

Description

This started out as a rather poor photo. The sky was completely blown out and the exposure was off. I replaced the sky, changed the color and added a moon, then converted to B&W. I think it made an improvement.
The original and colored version in comments

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Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 49.10 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 08, 2011

Original and colored version #1351367

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 08, 2011

Well done indeed, Denny. Like the moon and B/W conversion. Beautiful capture. #9220602

Monnie Ryan February 08, 2011

Well done, Denny -- I definitely prefer the B&W version! #9220621

Roxanne M. Bubar February 08, 2011

Beautiful images all of them. #9221009

Robert R. Goodman February 08, 2011

Hi Denny,You did a excellent job on this my friend.That is a beautiful lake,kind of looks like our Canyon Lake out here.Outstanding B&W!!! #9221162

Robert R. Goodman February 08, 2011

Hi Denny,You did a excellent job on this my friend.That is a beautiful lake,kind of looks like our Canyon Lake out here.Outstanding B&W!!! #9221163

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 08, 2011

Thank you very much Tammy, Monnie, Roxanne and Bobby! The more I look at it the more I think it still needs work. Something for another day. #9221175

John Connolly February 08, 2011

The sky and moon made all the difference to this wonderful B&W image Denny! Great work, give yourself a pat on the back! #9221301

Mike Clime February 08, 2011

Excellent dd work, Denny and the moon really makes it! #9221424

Tammy Espino February 08, 2011

Awesome work and capture!! :) #9221496

Ron McEwan February 08, 2011

You did great Denny, you gave it the Ansel Adams look. BTW congrats on your photo in Scenic USA today. #9221622

Kerry Hill February 08, 2011

Wow fantastic work Denny, a awesome B/W image!! #9221738

Ray Thoms February 09, 2011

It looks great Denny...well worth the effort! #9222409

Marty Straub February 09, 2011

Beautiful work, Denny. Way to make it a better photo. #9222726

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 09, 2011

Thank you very much John, Mike, Tammy, Ron, Kerry, Ray and Marty! #9223911

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