Monument Valley Revisited
Jan 9, 2020 13:53:15 #
Jan 9, 2020 14:30:03 #
Jan 9, 2020 14:45:49 #
dmeyer wrote:
From a trip in April 2016. I have been making adjustments on my monitor settings trying to correct some issues with brightness and white balance. I knew there were a lot of trips where the images were looking too dark and dull when shared to public media, so decided to re-work the edits. Monument Valley was one of the posts that suffered most from those problems so I am sharing the new and improved (I hope) version for your consideration. Hope you enjoy.
Beautiful suite of pix!
The only thing I might do would be to apply a little Haze Reduction to the distant features in #1 and #5.
bwa
Jan 9, 2020 15:04:11 #
dmeyer wrote:
From a trip in April 2016. I have been making adjustments on my monitor settings trying to correct some issues with brightness and white balance. I knew there were a lot of trips where the images were looking too dark and dull when shared to public media, so decided to re-work the edits. Monument Valley was one of the posts that suffered most from those problems so I am sharing the new and improved (I hope) version for your consideration. Hope you enjoy.
Good job and beautiful shots.
Jan 9, 2020 15:37:34 #
dmeyer wrote:
From a trip in April 2016. I have been making adjustments on my monitor settings trying to correct some issues with brightness and white balance. I knew there were a lot of trips where the images were looking too dark and dull when shared to public media, so decided to re-work the edits. Monument Valley was one of the posts that suffered most from those problems so I am sharing the new and improved (I hope) version for your consideration. Hope you enjoy.
This is a truly beautiful set of photos! Nice work with the foregrounds in all of these. The big vistas in MV require attention to foreground, there is so much of it! I hope I am mindful of your work if I ever get back there, thank you.
Phil
Jan 9, 2020 16:33:46 #
billpan45 wrote:
First, I LOVE your pictures. Second, I was also there in Apr 2016 and may have been standing nearby. I was wearing a blue shirt. Do you remember me? But seriously, Monument Valley is one of the most memorable trips I've ever taken, for the awesome formations and the spiritual feelings.
Yeah--and I had on the khaki narrow brim hat, remember?
But you are right about how inspiring the valley is! Thanks so much for taking time to visit and leave the lovely comment, Bill.Jan 9, 2020 16:34:10 #
Jan 9, 2020 16:35:43 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
All were surpurb especially the moon,sunset and the tree framing the arch👍👍👍🤗🤗😂
Thanks a bunch, Susan--sure appreciate the thumbs up!!
Jan 9, 2020 16:36:19 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great and beautiful series, Diane.
Thank you, Earnest---good to see you!
Jan 9, 2020 16:39:05 #
Almostageezer wrote:
Very nice images. You have captured the essence of one of my favorite places to visit!
Your comment is not taken lightly--I am humbled by your words and appreciate knowing that I have conveyed the spirit of the Valley.
Jan 9, 2020 16:44:13 #
JayRay wrote:
Great photographs of a very special place! My favorite of your set is #4!
Thanks so much, JayRay. Sunrise/sunset are always my favorite color palette. The advantage of having the Native American guide (Ray Begay) is his knowing the park like the back of his hand and getting us to the perfect spot for the sunburst.
Jan 9, 2020 16:49:33 #
bwana wrote:
Beautiful suite of pix!
The only thing I might do would be to apply a little Haze Reduction to the distant features in #1 and #5.
bwa
The only thing I might do would be to apply a little Haze Reduction to the distant features in #1 and #5.
bwa
My LR6 doesn't have the haze reduction. I could possibly use the adjustment brush to select the background monuments and up the clarity, and maybe turn down the highlights. Although, the purplish haze does kinda add some separation from the foreground. I'll play with that, though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, bwana.
Jan 9, 2020 16:50:28 #
maryo wrote:
perfect work Diane! 
Your comment is much appreciated, MaryO--thanks so much!
Jan 9, 2020 16:51:47 #
2Dragons wrote:
Excellent shots, as always. Love your work.
Glad to have you drop in for a closer look, 2Dragons. You kind words are so very appreciated!
Jan 9, 2020 16:52:24 #
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