rugged tree after-8162

© Catherine Kiel

rugged tree after-8162

Uploaded: December 01, 2013

Description

Checked blacks and whites in basic controls. Added clarity(+50) and vibrance(+24). Converted to black and white. Adjusted blue, yellow, aqua and more blue in black and white. Increased exposure of whole picture. Added a graduated filter to darken the bottom of the picture. Brushed over mountains to increase clarity and contrast. Brighted up the little island. Made the whole sky dark back in black and white controls. Brushed the path to make it brighter. Darkened in the shadows in the bottom of the picture (considered cropping them off, but didn't)

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

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