Solstice

Uploaded: March 03, 2018 17:26:11 | Entered: March 03, 2018 17:26:11

Description

This started off as a photo of tree branches lit by late afternoon sunlight against a bright blue sky. I increased contrast and converted to grayscale in ACR, then enhanced the silhouette quality with a high-key filter in Silver Efex. Shot on the winter solstice, hence the title.

Digital Darkroom

I'm feeling a bit out of sorts with my camera at the shop for sensor cleaning. It's the first time it's been away from home without me!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/350 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 03, 2018

Beautiful capture and work, Martha. #1704664

John Connolly March 04, 2018

Now this is a very original solstice image Martha, And I love your darkroom work on it!
#11682725

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 04, 2018

Your work on this resulted in an outstanding silhouette and wonderful image Martha!! I love that you left the tree trunk in and ran it the full length of the side and then the branches going across the top and down the other side!! #11682781

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 04, 2018

Gorgeous black and white work, Martha! #11682787

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 04, 2018

Love the tones, contrasts, shapes, & comp, Martha! Fascinating image & work! #11682818

Husain Akhtar March 05, 2018

Simple subject but excellent composition and very artistic b&w presentation Martha! #11682968

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 09, 2018

Magnificent work and presentation, Martha. #11683721

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 30, 2018

Excellent image and finalist Martha, congratulations and good luck in the gold round!! #11696669

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 30, 2018

Congrats again, Martha #11696744

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 30, 2018

Beautiful Finalist, Martha. Congrats! #11696875

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