Seneca Rocks
Uploaded: March 03, 2013
Canon 7d, Tamron 18-27omm lens, f/13, 1/50, ISO 200
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 46.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Beth Spencer March 03, 2013
I took this last fall, I am so sick of the snow, I had to find something that had no snow in it. Here is one more view #1517443Dale Hardin March 03, 2013
Beth, these are both really nice. Very cool sky with lots of interest and excellent texture in the rocks with the added benefit of the beginning of fall colors in the foreground. What's not to like?I do have a couple minor suggestions that are surprisingly are almost identical to what I suggested for Lisa's last image. However on your's another step is involved. These apply to both images. Open a levels layer and apply a 50% screen blend.
Then on the top image apply a gradient blend from the top to the bottom. On the bottom image apply the gradient from the top of the rocks to the bottom.
On both images apply a bit of high pass but very little (about 0.2 to 0.4 only) using an overlay blend. These changes will bring out your foreground. #10595127
Elaine Hessler March 03, 2013
I prefer the second image, but they are both beautiful. I agree that the foreground is a little dark and will check back to see what you did! Where is Seneca Rocks? #10595143Dale Hardin March 03, 2013
Beth, on second thought apply the gradient on the first image the same as the second. From the top of the rocks to the bottom. Other wise the face of the rocks will be effected a bit too much. #10595148Stephen Shoff March 03, 2013
These are both great images. Dramatic landscape, well (or at least pretty well exposed), sharp, great contributing sky, attention-grabbing Fall color. I think the light is better (more dramatic, capture's a viewer's attention more) on the 2nd image. It will be interesting to see how Dale's suggestions will affect these, and Lisa's images.My question for you. In each of the pictures, what do you want to be the anchor point -- the point to which attention is directed? #10595387
Jeff E Jensen March 04, 2013
Yup, both are great and you've received some great suggestions. Can't wait to see what you come up with. #10596158Debbie E. Payne March 04, 2013
Beth , I totally agree with Dale's suggestions and am anxious to see some of these suggestions on both Lisa's and your shots. #10596374Beth Spencer March 04, 2013
Thanks, I think I figured out how to do Dale's suggestions. If not, Dale, please send me directions.Dale Hardin March 04, 2013
If you did this in the manor I suggested you should be able to lower the opacity on the screen blend. It looks as if you did it correctly, but it's just a bit too much and the opacity slider should allow you to place it somewhere in the middle.You have revealed the colors of the foreground without sacrificing the importance of the main subject, the rock, and the opacity adjustment should get it just right. #10596821
Peter W. Marks March 05, 2013
Wonderful light and colors, Beth. And thanks for yet another fascinating location for me to go search for on Googl Earth. #10597581Elaine Hessler March 05, 2013
Edits look nice! #10597738Beth Spencer March 06, 2013
Thanks , Elaine, Peter and Dale. Peter I am glad I could provide you the location, you should see it in person, Dale I think these are somewhere inbetween #10598872Dale Hardin March 06, 2013
Elaine the trick is to get it the way you want it and remember seeing it. I just wanted to show a technique that would allow you to make those changes.Now that the shadows/highlights are more evenly balanced, you can try something else. take the final images, open a levels adjust layer and apply a multiply blend. Move the opacity slider all the way to zero and slowly advance until you get the look you want. #10598917
Beth Spencer March 06, 2013
Dale I so hope you are talking to me. :) I like this technique now I am even understanding it. #10598923Dale Hardin March 06, 2013
As Jeff would say, "Yup" I'm talking to you. :o) When ever I use a multiply or other blend mode, I always reduce the opacity to zero and then advance slowly while watching the image. Numbers mean nothing, it is the result that is key.Sometimes I find that advancing even to one is too much, so abandon the blend and try something else. If you identify something you want to be different, there will be a way to achieve it. #10598938
Brandi K. Mills March 06, 2013
All I have to say is gorgeous! #10598999Beth Spencer March 06, 2013
Thanks Dale and Brandi! I am glad I stuck with it. #10599006Debbie E. Payne March 07, 2013
i like your edits, Beth. I might saturate that beautiful yellow line of trees a bit more, though! I like how you stuck through all the edits:}Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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