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I don't know if I have much to say. As Matt said, it looks like a bunch of images stacked on top of each other. I am not one for cropping, by it also looks like the top of the image should end just above the building in the top right--the bases of the turbines are awkward. Perhaps letting more aerial haze in would give it the depth it needs--it looks like you processed it for the middle ground to give it contrast as the foreground looks oversaturated with a very hard black point, it also shifts the image toward yellow. I would process for the foreground letting the background shift to blue. Not really knowing how that would affect the image, it would also be my guess that the mid- to background are going to wash out a bit. I might try some layer masking (if you use Photoshop) to bring the tonality down, but not affect the contrast too much to give it a bit more substance.I agree and perhaps someone can tell me why I don't like these images from the Palouse as much as I think I should. I'm reasonably happy with the 2nd, but the 1st is frustrating. I like the variation in colors and shapes, but something is lacking.
Tom
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HiI don't know if I have much to say. As Matt said, it looks like a bunch of images stacked on top of each other. I am not one for cropping, by it also looks like the top of the image should end just above the building in the top right--the bases of the turbines are awkward. Perhaps letting more aerial haze in would give it the depth it needs--it looks like you processed it for the middle ground to give it contrast as the foreground looks oversaturated with a very hard black point, it also shifts the image toward yellow. I would process for the foreground letting the background shift to blue. Not really knowing how that would affect the image, it would also be my guess that the mid- to background are going to wash out a bit. I might try some layer masking (if you use Photoshop) to bring the tonality down, but not affect the contrast too much to give it a bit more substance.
You might even try this in B&W.
Anyhow, my 2c...
Truth be told Dave, I sought out the hard, directional light of sunset to bring out the textures of the grain and the shapes of the hills. I think the harshness you refer to is more a consequence of my processing as noted by Will. Unfortunately for me, it was very hazy that evening and I was committed to using long lenses, which just exacerbate the lack of contrast. I concentrated on restoring contrast to the scene and went too far.Tom, although I haven't been to that area personally, many including myself have seen many images of the Palouse and what struck me about your images was the harsh lighting, or it appeared that way. I feel this had more to do with your somewhat dissatisfaction of the two images (ewspecially the 1st, more than anything else. Yes, the 2nd image has a focal point which the 1st image lacks, but the right kind of lighting I suspect would have gone a long way in presenting such a landscape in a interesting and attractive way. This landscape begs for this type of lighting, in my opinion.
Dave (D&A)
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Gradients are pushed to the limits on the JPG. Still holds on my monitor, hopefully on yours as well.
Fantastic! Now you are in my stomping ground. Do you live in NW Arkansas?Tecno, Rodi 90 mm, 260
Ray, I share your attachment to rangefinders. I have my Mamiya 7II tucked away in the dry box. Fortunately I have a very wonderful lab not too far from home and when I want to shoot and get lovely C-type prints back (say a day out with the family), I'll pull out the M7II, shoot a couple of rolls and get 5R prints from them. It's wonderful, simple, pleasing photography. The whole family are excited in anticipation of getting our photo's back, and it usually involves a set-lunch at a little italian restaurant around the corner to the lab, no editing, no viewing on ipads.
The only camera I truly regretted selling was my first Mamiya 7. As soon as an opportunity came up, I bought one back a couple of years ago. Even if only a handful of rolls go through it per year, it's still a most rewarding experience and worth having there.
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Great image! :thumbs:
Hi TimIQ260 Achro with IR pass filter on Alpa STC with Rodie 40HR... kinda fun shooting.