Autumn Leaves on Dried Stream bed, Utah
Uploaded: September 09, 2004
f/16, shutter not recorded. Canon 90mm Tilt/Shift lens, open shade, 81B warming filter.
Wilson H. Valentin September 09, 2004
Awesome Image, Brenda! #167314Brenda Tharp September 10, 2004
Thanks, again, Wilson! I get a lot of people asking if I set this up with the leaves, but the awesome experience was finding them scattered all over this dried streambed after a wind had taken them off the trees. I look for intimate scenes like this when I am out photographing - I find that often, the close-up details are more exciting and can tell the story in a better way than the bigger scene. #767861Ralph A. Velasco October 04, 2004
Talk about the "Wow factor". I love this image and that you found it as is. The fact that the texture of the mud reflects that of the leaves is fantastic. I love the color contrast, too. It's a shot we all dream of taking - great work! #821373Brenda Tharp October 05, 2004
Thanks, Ralph - I could have spent the whole day along this streambed, it was so wonderful! #823867Ralph A. Velasco October 05, 2004
Brenda,Brenda Tharp October 05, 2004
Yes, Ralph. I first make a Text layer in Photoshop, typed the symbol and name, and then chose Layer Styles >> blending options. In that mode, I chose bevel and emboss on the left column, and played with the general and advanced blending sliders to get the effect that was the least intrusive. I chose a text color that was appropriate for the text, too. Hope this helps! I learned this technique from Lewis Kemper, by the way. (Thanks, Lewis!) #825163Ralph A. Velasco October 06, 2004
Thanks, Brenda - and Lewis - I'll try it. I only have PS Elements but hopefully I'll be able to do it there as well. I'm starting an Elements class in a couple of weeks, too, so hopefully there's a way with what I've got. #826234R.M. Fusco October 06, 2004
Hi Brenda,Wonderful image!! Please excuse my ignorance, but where do I find the copyright symbol? Is it on the keyboard or in PS? I feel really dumb, as I have a degree in Photography. I guess I missed that day in Digital Design class. No; I think I've just not had a need for it until recently. Thanks so much. Regards, #826547
Brenda Tharp October 09, 2004
On a MAC, it's the OPTION G combination. I think on the PC it would be ALT G, but I'm not certain. Hope this helps! #831708Thomasa October 26, 2004
Love the texture of the dried creek bed and the red leaves really add the finishing touch! #870988Brenda Tharp October 31, 2004
Thanks Thomasa. I was grateful for the breeze that took the leaves off the tree before I got there for this image! #881826Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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