Spring will be here soon, but not today
Mar 12, 2024 08:32:04 #
Mar 12, 2024 09:50:12 #
I read your back and forth with RG. On your first example, the mountain “softness” may be correlated a bit using the dehaze slider. As for DOF they both work for me.
Mar 12, 2024 09:56:56 #
NJFrank wrote:
Thanks so much for your time and feedback, Frank! I greatly appreciate.I read your back and forth with RG. On your first example, the mountain “softness” may be correlated a bit using the dehaze slider. As for DOF they both work for me.
Mar 12, 2024 11:40:54 #
Water and trees are always my favorite. The soft mountain in the background is always my concern. I live where I can see 15 miles off my back deck and 10 miles out my front door with mountains in both backgrounds. These mountains are usually soft and blue tinted when photographed no matter the setting. Editing tips from the pros would be very appreciated.
Mar 12, 2024 12:23:27 #
Another thought: - hyperfocal distance focusing is the ultimate expression of DOF. The sort of situation where hyperfocal distance focusing is needed is typically where you have something of significance in the close foreground that you want to be sharp and you also want sharpness all the way to the horizon. The foreground objects would typically be subjects of interest (not necessarily the main subject) and would often be within a few feet of the camera. In that situation it would be hard to avoid a sense of depth.
Mar 12, 2024 12:32:02 #
Markag wrote:
... The soft mountain in the background is always my concern... These mountains are usually soft and blue tinted when photographed no matter the setting. Editing tips from the pros would be very appreciated.
Haze robs what's behind it of detail, contrast and colour. The best you can hope for is to reduce the impact of haze. The usual tools are the contrast and clarity sliders, lowering the Highlights and using the HSL tool to slightly darken and desaturate blue. Some of these don't make good global adjustments so the best option is to make a selection of the mountains and apply adjustments locally.
It's easy to go from one extreme to another so you should aim for moderate effects only... or wait for clear, frosty days (is this where you tell me that you live in south Florida?
).Mar 12, 2024 12:36:54 #
R.G. wrote:
Haze robs what's behind it of detail, contrast and... (show quote)
Roseburg, Oregon. Ridgecrest -- yes Ridgecrest -- Drive.
Mar 12, 2024 12:43:29 #
Markag wrote:
Roseburg, Oregon. Ridgecrest -- yes Ridgecrest -- Drive.
I suppose even in winter 10 miles is a lot of atmosphere. There's no substitute for proximity.
Mar 12, 2024 14:08:57 #
I feel this more intimate landscape version is the sharpest. The rocks just seemed to pop for me. I know in another version you said you cropped out some of the rocks, but the ones remaining will still be sharp.
Mar 12, 2024 14:20:47 #
Mar 12, 2024 14:48:06 #
NikonGal wrote:
Thanks very much, Bev!I feel this more intimate landscape version is the sharpest. The rocks just seemed to pop for me. I know in another version you said you cropped out some of the rocks, but the ones remaining will still be sharp.
Mar 12, 2024 14:54:02 #
Markag wrote:
Thanks Mark.Recap: Linda’s landscapes are wonderful!
Re your conversation with R.G., I've always felt that atmospheric perspective (aka aerial perspective) is a good thing. It feels normal and enhances the feeling of distance. In my first photo of this topic, the mountain is far enough away to be normally slightly indistinct in most conditions. Early morning winter (golden) light and snow would make a more attractive visual.
From this thread's comments, I realized I was taking too big a bite for my assignment
I need not have shot long distances to provide an example of deep depth of field. Actually, it doesn't even have to be a landscape; I just couldn't think of anything more interesting (to me) to use. I'm glad I have the closer pic of the red and yellow bushes, with rocks, along the river's edge.The outing gave me a good chance to carefully compose my subjects and to reconfirm a test I did a few years ago that this lens gives the best clarity at f/11.
Many thanks!
Mar 13, 2024 08:36:03 #
Mar 13, 2024 09:39:22 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thanks very much, Kathy. Best wishes!I'm still out of country. But they look fine on my phone.
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