Swamp Land at Caddo Lake: Took these picture about 3 weeks ago and have been going back to them several times. Wanted to have viewers see what I felt. Tried several different software...

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Took these picture about 3 weeks ago and have been going back to them several times. Wanted to have viewers see what I felt. Tried several different software programs. Ended up with Photoshop using several layers with filters trying to set the mood.

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Beaver Den at base of tree.
Beaver Den at base of tree....

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

I've never been to a swamp like that but I get the impression they're very atmospheric places. Trying to capture dappled light can be tricky.

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

The first one is very strong. It captures the light quite well, handles the color as our minds would see it (may or may not have been in the original shot), and has a composition that leads into the shot, very suggestive of the atmosphere you want.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

R.G. wrote:

I've never been to a swamp like that but I get the impression they're very atmospheric places. Trying to capture dappled light can be tricky.

I didn't post this picture till I felt like I got the proper look with my pp. It really look just as you see it. It was a place I have never been to. We didn't see them but snakes and alligators were here too.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

artBob wrote:

The first one is very strong. It captures the light quite well, handles the color as our minds would see it (may or may not have been in the original shot), and has a composition that leads into the shot, very suggestive of the atmosphere you want.

Thanks Bob, from your comments It looks like I got it right.

MattPhox Loc: Rhode Island

#1 really pops for me. Very nice lighting and makes me feel like I'm there.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Thanks Matt

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

I like both pictures but prefer the first one. Well done.
Ed

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Happy you liked them Ed. Please you stopped by.👍

bertloomis Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

Jim-Pops wrote:

Took these picture about 3 weeks ago and have been going back to them several times. Wanted to have viewers see what I felt. Tried several different software programs. Ended up with Photoshop using several layers with filters trying to set the mood.

Please view in Download for more detail and sharpness.

I love these, especially the first one.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Nice work, Jim. Lovely presentation.
--Bob

Jim-Pops wrote:

Took these picture about 3 weeks ago and have been going back to them several times. Wanted to have viewers see what I felt. Tried several different software programs. Ended up with Photoshop using several layers with filters trying to set the mood.

Please view in Download for more detail and sharpness.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

The composition and lighting in the first shot makes me feel like I am there. Beautiful! A magical place!