Thanks. I was surprised to see so many shots of Brooklyn Bridge and its details but hardly anybody bother to look across at the Manhattan bridge. For me, it does have the majestic quality as much as the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Thanks. :)

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I searched the topic about Brooklyn Bridge Park at Sunrise but have not found one so I am creating one here.

1. Manhattan Bridge at Sunrise with bursting sun rays. I call it "Gotham City at Sunrise". I tried to increase the contrast, also emphasized the silhouette steel structure of the bridge as well as the water and reflection of buildings on East side of Manhattan on the East River.

2. Brooklyn Bridge Tower (Brooklyn side) at Entrance to River Cafe. No name yet. This spot always full of pedestrians. Except at early yesterday morning, it was empty. I used level, color range, and multiply layer to increase contrast, bring more green-ish and stone colors of the tower.

3. Black & white version of shot #2: B & W to create classic look and simulate weather with cloud before a storm.

Any comments and constructive criticism are welcomed.

Thanks.

Thanks.

I shot them on March 2nd & 3rd of this year (2015).
The 1st one was on Monday 03/02. It was raining then the Sun came out for 1/2 hour with the rain bow. Then it was back to rain and then snow.
The 2nd and 3rd ones were the next day, Tuesday 03/03 when the snow was stop.

Thanks. I hope other people with shots of Grand Canyon during this time will also joint this. I did run into few photographers out there last month at the Canyon...

Thanks.

Bibobe

I mostly use the paint tool while masking. I will try the quick selection and Magic Lasso. Yes, it does take a lot of time so I only selected few shots for editing but it still takes a lot of time from transferring RAW to TIFF and then start editing.

As for for your 7000 shots of Alaska, maybe you will really need to put your foot down and choose approximately 70 to 100 for editing only. My percentage for successful shot is ranging from 1/75 to 1/100 sometimes. I have to do that sometimes because if I leave the photos for more than a few months, I will loose interest in editing them.

Thanks.

Bibobe

Hi GregWCIL,

Good idea. I do have few over exposed and sun flare photos that can used some help to restore.

Thanks.

Bibobe

Thanks. I hope the photos will entice you to go back there again...

Thanks.

Bibobe

Hi Jimmya,

The intention was encourage people to visit the Grand Canyon even during Winter time so if they generate positive discussion, then I am happy.

The saturation was a by-product as a result of my attempt to increase the contrast and sharpness of the photos. Will figure out a balance that will not over saturate the photos next time.

Thanks.

Bibobe

Thanks.

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I agree that the shot of the tree can use more "pop". Problem is there is quite blown out area that tends to get even more blown out if I try to increase the saturation (over exposed area in the middle of the photo, at the canyon) that I do not know how to to fix it yet. My masking techniques are not good yet. May be in a few weeks or months.

You are right about addictive going to the National Parks like The Grand Canyon. I can't wait to get back there. May be I will stop by Yellowstone some days. Just have to save up some $$$ and accumulate enough vacation days.
Thanks.
Vu

Thanks. I plan going to the North Rim, Bryce canyon, Zion, Arch Canyon this summer. Have to save up some $$$ first. Thanks for the advice.
Vu

Great shots.