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Blackwater Canyon

© Beth Spencer

Blackwater Canyon

Uploaded: October 14, 2013

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Canon 7d, Tamron 18-270mm lens, 1/15, f/18,ISO 200

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Beth Spencer October 14, 2013

Our leaves are coming to an end already. Here is a picture of the canyon 2 days ago and another facing the other direction. #1548546

Dale Hardin October 15, 2013

The first image is especially interesting because of the crazy quilt of different colors. I'm used to seeing mainly reds and golds on the west coast, but your image has such a wide variety. Be sure to shoot this every few days to show us how it progresses. #10872469

Michael Kelly level-classic October 15, 2013

Beth this is an amazing scene. Love the variety of colors.

I would make a number of changes that I think will improve the shot. First I would crop off the top left edge as the tiny piece of sky does not add to the shot. I would warm up the color balance and add some sharpening. Increase the exposure. Selectivly remove some blue in the far back. There are some minor tweeaks that could help such as reducing the ligting on the bushes in front etc. Here is a sample edit to show what I have in mind. #10872675

Jeff E Jensen October 15, 2013

Very nice, Beth. I like where Michaels' suggestions are taking this. #10872809

Beth Spencer October 15, 2013

Dale this view is from Pase Point in Blascwater Falls State Park, Davis WV. I put that in for Peter. It is a 3 mile hike in so, I don't get there as often as I would like. We had more reds but they are gone.Dale I am putting another up from where I walk the dogs everyday.
Mike thanks for the suggestions, I couldn't quite get what I wanted but wasn't sure how to get there. I think yours have helped but if it needs more please let me know.
Jeff I am trying to take it in that direction.
Thanks #10872889

Stephen Shoff October 16, 2013

If that were chapparal and bushes on the hillsides instead of trees, that could be a California scene.

I agree with Mike on the crop but I think his edit suggestion lost the rich color. I'd back off on the warming part a bit. #10873187

Elaine Hessler October 16, 2013

Hi Beth-this is gorgeous!!! I agree with Stephen, it seems a little to light and warm, and you've lost the reds. I like the crop idea and what Michael said about warming up that last hill.

You've got a nice picture to work with here!!! #10873356

Kalena Randall October 16, 2013

I like both photos and the edits. I think, though, somewhere in the middle on the warmth might look pretty cool. I do agree with taking that tiny bit of sky out.

Having just worked a bunch of photos with fall colors and canyons, I can appreciate these shots. I like how they show so many different lines and angles. It show the expanse of the area.

Very nicely done! These are awesome comps!
#10873391

Beth Spencer October 16, 2013

Thanks Kalena. Stephen and Elaine, I like it a bit darker and redid it. I am also posting one from my walk this morning. Its just to show our colors.
Thanks everyone. #10873426

Elaine Hessler October 16, 2013

Wow. #10873473

Kalena Randall October 16, 2013

Sweet!
#10873618

Debbie E. Payne October 16, 2013

I like Mike's idea but I think it is too sharp looking. Might apply a glamour glow to this to bring back a lot of the vividness and soften what is sharp. It is one of Nik's filters in Color Efex. I can't say enough about how beautiful your neck of the woods is. Beware, we could end up at your doorstep one autumn day with pictures like these. #10873655

Beth Spencer October 17, 2013

Thanks Elaine and Kalena for sticking with this!
Debbie, I love the glamor glow and think it really enhances this one....
So many filters in there, I need to keep working with them.
Anytime you want to visit come on out! We have plenty of room! #10874003

Rita K. Connell level-classic October 17, 2013

I am so glad I was last to this thread, I really like the last post best. all the colors is still there and the glow is very nice. very beautiful you are so lucky to have this view all year around how fun it must be to see all the seasons. #10874170

Beth Spencer October 17, 2013

Thanks Rita, I like all the seasons but sometimes winter gets to be a bit long in these mountains! #10874266

Elaine Hessler October 19, 2013

Beautiful edit!!! Nice work Beth! #10876079

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