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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Vieri Bottazzini on July 09, 2016, 02:15:14 pm

Title: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on July 09, 2016, 02:15:14 pm
Zabriskie Point is one of Death Valley's landmarks; here Manley Beacon's ridge is lit by the morning sun under a stormy sky.

(https://vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/6Z12129_FM.jpg)

With the Pentax 645z, 28-45mm, grad ND, solid ND, polariser. Thanks for viewing, best

Vieri
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Chairman Bill on July 09, 2016, 02:25:07 pm
That's a beauty
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Post by: David Eckels on July 09, 2016, 03:22:50 pm
Oh, well done, Vieri!!!
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on July 09, 2016, 08:58:42 pm
The best shot of Manley Beacon I've seen.
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on July 10, 2016, 06:00:10 am
Amazing. Fantastic sky. I'd be intrigued to see it in colour.

Jeremy
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Kevin Raber on July 10, 2016, 07:15:26 am
This is one of the better images I have seen made from such an iconic spot.  Always nice to see a location that stands out.  Nice work with the BW tones too.
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Bob_B on July 10, 2016, 07:21:02 am
+1 Breathtaking!
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Post by: Cornfield on July 10, 2016, 08:55:53 am
One of the best landscapes I have ever seen.
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Post by: biker on July 10, 2016, 03:11:17 pm
Awesome shot!  8)
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: stamper on July 11, 2016, 03:20:26 am
First class!
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: philaitman on July 11, 2016, 06:48:08 am
That is absolutely fantastic awesome tones and drama.
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: francois on July 11, 2016, 09:30:34 am
Good sky and great B&W treatment. It's an elegant take on a classic.
Bravo!
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Post by: langier on July 11, 2016, 10:14:25 am
Nicely done!
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Post by: Brookie on July 11, 2016, 07:24:03 pm
Very nice.
Not that it matters, but I'm curious how long the exposure time was? 

BTW - I like this B&W much better than the color version in your filters article! 
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: NancyP on July 11, 2016, 07:56:55 pm
great tonality - really nice image in B&W - thanks
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on July 12, 2016, 03:36:11 am
Thank you very much everyone for your kind comments, I am glad you enjoyed it! :D

As far as your questions:

@kikashi: Jeremy, I have seen this immediately in B&W, and haven't even processed a colour version of it. Colours were OK but not great, it wasn't a spectacular sunrise as far as the sky, and the drama of the scene made me think about B&W :D

@Brookie: the exposure was 2.5 minutes for this one. The colour one in my filter review article has been taken the same morning, but I agree with you - the B&W works better for the scene.

Thanks again, best

Vieri
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on July 12, 2016, 04:38:13 am
Really good.
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Post by: KBStudio on July 12, 2016, 03:09:58 pm
Excellent capture and rendition.
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on July 12, 2016, 03:11:12 pm
Quote from: madshutter on July 12, 2016, 03:36:11 am
@kikashi: Jeremy, I have seen this immediately in B&W, and haven't even processed a colour version of it. Colours were OK but not great, it wasn't a spectacular sunset as far as the sky, and the drama of the scene made me think about B&W :D

Fair enough. It's stunning in B&W, certainly.

Jeremy
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on July 15, 2016, 06:22:45 pm
Quote from: Paulo Bizarro on July 12, 2016, 04:38:13 am
Really good.

Thank you very much Paulo! :D

Quote from: KBStudio on July 12, 2016, 03:09:58 pm
Excellent capture and rendition.

Many thanks KBStudio! :D

Quote from: kikashi on July 12, 2016, 03:11:12 pm
Fair enough. It's stunning in B&W, certainly.

Jeremy

Thank you very much Jeremy, I have some images in colour taken the same morning in different moments, with different cameras, perhaps I'll post them in the future :) Best,

Vieri
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Chris Calohan on July 17, 2016, 12:11:41 pm
As good, if not better than any images of this area I've ever seen. Bravo.
Title: Re: Stormy weather over Zabriskie, I
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on July 26, 2016, 04:25:41 am
Quote from: Chris Calohan on July 17, 2016, 12:11:41 pm
As good, if not better than any images of this area I've ever seen. Bravo.

Thank you very much Chris, I am glad you enjoyed it :D

Best,

Vieri