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Jan 10, 2022 10:52:01   #
tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana
 
Even though the buildings have long since lost their utility, the land is still of use to store hay for the winter cattle feedings.

I wanted to emphasize the whiteness of the snow, given the brilliant lighting I had that day, so I used a b/w gradient map to showcase the snow without blowing it out. I also reduced the opacity of the gradient map layer to bring out a hint of color and not make it a straight b&w image. So much opportunity with light, snow and Montana...


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Jan 10, 2022 10:55:38   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great find and well done, Tommy.

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Jan 10, 2022 10:59:41   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Jan 10, 2022 11:01:00   #
johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle
 
Both composition and post processing is fantastic! Great work!

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Jan 10, 2022 11:23:28   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Very nice.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:38:12   #
jonsailhob
 
Thank you. I like it and usually prefer au naturale. But you really captured an image that appeals to me.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:44:42   #
Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England
 
Fantastic job you have done there Tommy...well done.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:48:25   #
MSW
 
i like it

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Jan 10, 2022 20:15:55   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Excellent!

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Jan 11, 2022 05:18:29   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
tommystrat wrote:
Even though the buildings have long since lost their utility, the land is still of use to store hay for the winter cattle feedings.

I wanted to emphasize the whiteness of the snow, given the brilliant lighting I had that day, so I used a b/w gradient map to showcase the snow without blowing it out. I also reduced the opacity of the gradient map layer to bring out a hint of color and not make it a straight b&w image. So much opportunity with light, snow and Montana...
Even though the buildings have long since lost the... (show quote)



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Jan 11, 2022 06:44:37   #
Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
Looks like frosted shredded wheat. Nice shot.

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Jan 11, 2022 07:21:48   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
tommystrat wrote:
Even though the buildings have long since lost their utility, the land is still of use to store hay for the winter cattle feedings.

I wanted to emphasize the whiteness of the snow, given the brilliant lighting I had that day, so I used a b/w gradient map to showcase the snow without blowing it out. I also reduced the opacity of the gradient map layer to bring out a hint of color and not make it a straight b&w image. So much opportunity with light, snow and Montana...
Even though the buildings have long since lost the... (show quote)


Fantastic!!!!
great job on the texture in the snow!!

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Jan 11, 2022 07:35:57   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Reminds me of my Frosted Mini Wheats.

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Jan 11, 2022 08:01:31   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Jan 11, 2022 12:26:45   #
FL Streetrodder
 
Excellent job with post-processing makes this an outstanding photograph! The overall composition is also top notch.

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