Bryce Canyon II
Apr 28, 2018 15:47:36 #
First, the disclaimer. After reading Cat's interesting post recently about light, I want to point out that right now I am from the REHess school. I take shots to share interesting things (in this case the beauty of Bryce), but I am not a "photographer." These shots are from a day and one-half trip to Bryce to show my brother-in law his new state. They were taken under available conditions. The nearest things to a "photograph" was the sunrise (#1). This is the result of getting to Sunrise Point at 5:30 am for the 6:15 sunrise. I discovered that the sun does not become visible at the point until 6:50. Since it was 13 degrees F., when my wife discovered this she opined that only an idiot was spend that much time outdoors to take a shot. I prefer to think of it as my first step to becoming a "photographer."
BTW, I would appreciate comments on what I should have done with the sunrise shot or PP.
BTW, I would appreciate comments on what I should have done with the sunrise shot or PP.
Sunrise Point
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Southeastern view from Rim Trail
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Eastern view from Rim Trail
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Escalante Grand Staircase in the background
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Thor's Hammer
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Apr 28, 2018 15:58:53 #
Very nice set. I can give you recomendation how to improve Sunrise shot if you have photoshop, if not I can show my result if you do not mind.
UTMike wrote:
First, the disclaimer. After reading Cat's interes... (show quote)
Apr 28, 2018 15:59:57 #
MMC wrote:
Very nice set. I can give you recomendation how to improve Sunrise shot if you have photoshop, if not I can show my result if you do not mind.
I do have photoshop. Please share.
Apr 28, 2018 16:06:43 #
Love your backstory! The longest I've spent in one place awaiting "something" was 2 hours at an eagle nest (and it was getting hotter 
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Your compositions (and great clarity and exposure) contradict your assertion of not being a photographer. IMO one of the hardest things to convey with scenes like this is the scale. I have never been to Bryce, but from your inclusion of near objects, midpoints and distance, I feel I have a good sense of both the vastness and the rugged unique beauty.
)Your compositions (and great clarity and exposure) contradict your assertion of not being a photographer. IMO one of the hardest things to convey with scenes like this is the scale. I have never been to Bryce, but from your inclusion of near objects, midpoints and distance, I feel I have a good sense of both the vastness and the rugged unique beauty.
Apr 28, 2018 16:13:48 #
I was using camera raw filter and Curves adjustment. I hope these screenshots can help you.
UTMike wrote:
I do have photoshop. Please share.
Apr 28, 2018 16:16:57 #
MMC wrote:
I was using camera raw filter and Curves adjustment. I hope these screenshots can help you.
Eye of the beholder, take with a grain of salt or other favorite condiment: by lightening so much, you've removed the point of a sunrise shot (drama, contrast, mood, mystery).
Apr 28, 2018 16:21:46 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Love your backstory! The longest I've spent in one... (show quote)
Coming from you Linda, I am very encouraged. Do put Bryce (and our other Utah parks) on your bucket list.
Apr 28, 2018 16:22:58 #
MMC wrote:
I was using camera raw filter and Curves adjustment. I hope these screenshots can help you.
Thanks for taking the time. I have not worked with the "curves" portion yet and this will prompt me to try.
Apr 28, 2018 16:26:02 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
UTMike wrote:
First, the disclaimer.... but I am not a "photographer." BTW, I would appreciate comments on what I should have done with the sunrise shot or PP.
These, Mike, are, in a word, reallyfreakinggood! When I saw your preceeding post yesterday --Bryce Canyon I-- I saw things I thought I might comment on, and downloaded and proceeded to re-vamp your shots in the hope of illustrating how something (composition mostly, but processing secondarily) might be 'improved.' Before long, it became obvious to me that any of the so-called improvements I made were anything but, and worse, they'd be an affront to you. So I deleted them.
Now, today, I see these you've posted. All I can think to write is: I call BS. You are indeed a photographer.
Jim
Apr 28, 2018 16:29:47 #
Cany143 wrote:
These, Mike, are, in a word, reallyfreakinggood! ... (show quote)
Having seen your post today Jim, I am honored that you would say this. First Linda and now you! This is a very good day for me.
Apr 28, 2018 16:33:27 #
UTMike wrote:
First, the disclaimer. After reading Cat's interes... (show quote)
I like 2 most of your fine series.
Apr 28, 2018 16:36:04 #
photophile wrote:
I like 2 most of your fine series.
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. Come see us in Utah.
Apr 28, 2018 16:52:31 #
Apr 28, 2018 16:54:15 #
illininitt wrote:
Give us a clue as to why you feel it isn't, please. When you make a negative comment on a photo, you have an obligation to the OP to explain yourself so that he/she can evaluate the feedback and apply it (or not) to his/her intent when taking the pic, or to future outings. If you are unwilling to do this, then we can only assume your viewpoint has no value.Good pictures...except #1.
Apr 28, 2018 19:05:49 #
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