Fog Settling In
Nov 7, 2023 09:26:23 #
jaymatt wrote:
Thank you, John. I'm so glad you enjoyed!This one is spectacular, Linda. The black and white is prefect for this shot, and I agree that the cropped version has more impact.
Nov 7, 2023 09:27:46 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Very concise and valuable insights, Kathy. Thanks so much!The cropped versions are nice. But then I go back to the original, and I see the value of (and the need for) the distant hills. They add a dimension to the image that is lost when excluded. They provide a natural end to the fog and nicely frame the valley in which it resides.
Nov 7, 2023 09:29:51 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I keep cringing over the mustard yellow UHH page, though. Some b&w just don't look right 
First thing I did with the original and cropped was tap the screen and view the image with black background. Doing that the cropped version becomes more dramatic imho. But, that doesn’t take away from the appeal of seeing the break of the fog bank break with the clearer horizon. I like them both.
Nov 7, 2023 09:31:32 #
47greyfox wrote:
Many thanks for your interest and taking the time to view on black, and to offer analysis!First thing I did with the original and cropped was tap the screen and view the image with black background. Doing that the cropped version becomes more dramatic imho. But, that doesn’t take away from the appeal of seeing the break of the fog back with the clearer horizon. I like them both and am lauding both.
Nov 7, 2023 09:43:24 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you so much for your detailed reply, Mr. L. ... (show quote)
Linda, my sense was based on the second story. Thank you for the offer to try. I concentrated only on the left half of the image to add a sense of greater separation/distance from near to far and from the more dense clouds in the right half of the image. I tried to slightly reduce the highlights in the furthest clouds, but it looked too gray. Then I tried to slightly enhance the whites at the crest of the closer roll of clouds but even feathered it looked unnatural since it didn't blend well. Have to admit my eyes and my idea were not on the same page.
Nov 7, 2023 12:17:29 #
Chance Logan wrote:
I appreciate your follow-up. I think it's a fairly tricky exposure and scene and compromises are needed, depending on the look one is going for. Thanks again for your time and interest.Linda, my sense was based on the second story. Tha... (show quote)
Nov 7, 2023 13:26:33 #
Nov 7, 2023 13:35:02 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
By golly, you might be right, Mike! Thanks so much.
I keep cringing over the mustard yellow UHH page, though. Some b&w just don't look right
I keep cringing over the mustard yellow UHH page, though. Some b&w just don't look right
much better!!
Nov 7, 2023 13:39:34 #
Jeannie88 wrote:
Thank you very much, Jeannie. So glad you enjoyed.I have to agree that IMHO, the cropped one is much more striking and beautiful
Nov 7, 2023 13:39:50 #
SalvageDiver wrote:
thanks Mike! Of course, it's really more about which story interests you much better!!
Nov 7, 2023 15:10:21 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
By golly, you might be right, Mike! Thanks so much.
I keep cringing over the mustard yellow UHH page, though. Some b&w just don't look right
I keep cringing over the mustard yellow UHH page, though. Some b&w just don't look right
I like the crop from the top but I would like it to be just above the mountain's crest. Then the dark at the top reflects the darkness at the bottom and the sharp delineation of the clouds really has some punch. Wish I were there.
Nov 7, 2023 16:52:27 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Are the elements too far away to be of interest?
Feedback re processing?
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Feedback re processing?
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Years ago we talked about Wendell Berry's writings on a sense of place. The original shot gives that story, it needs the mountain range and the sky. I like the crop, but its story is about fog. Fog and its impact on place is a worthy subject nicely captured here. Getting the most out of processing fog shots in on my list so thanks again for the nudge!
Nov 7, 2023 18:26:01 #
druthven wrote:
See below. I think I like this one best of all I like the crop from the top but I would like it to be just above the mountain's crest. Then the dark at the top reflects the darkness at the bottom and the sharp delineation of the clouds really has some punch. Wish I were there.
Thanks so much for your input.
Nov 7, 2023 18:27:29 #
rockdog wrote:
Thank you, Phil. It's great to hear I'm keeping your to-do list filled up Years ago we talked about Wendell Berry's writings on a sense of place. The original shot gives that story, it needs the mountain range and the sky. I like the crop, but its story is about fog. Fog and its impact on place is a worthy subject nicely captured here. Getting the most out of processing fog shots in on my list so thanks again for the nudge!
See my crop per druthven's comment just above. All the best!Nov 7, 2023 18:33:05 #
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