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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Paul Sumi on November 05, 2009, 06:04:56 pm

Title: One from Southern Utah
Post by: Paul Sumi on November 05, 2009, 06:04:56 pm

Just returned from a trip to the Moab area, Canyonlands, Arches, etc.  One of the highlights was arriving as the first big snow storm of the season came through the region.

I was trying to capture the contrast between the fresh snow on the mountains and the redrock below.  Any comments on how I did greatly appreciated.

Paul

Title: One from Southern Utah
Post by: wolfnowl on November 06, 2009, 01:25:01 am

There are some great textures there, although I might brighten it a bit.  For me, the selective colour doesn't work in this image, though.

Mike.

Title: One from Southern Utah
Post by: Paul Sumi on November 06, 2009, 09:59:48 am

Quote from: wolfnowl

There are some great textures there, although I might brighten it a bit.  For me, the selective colour doesn't work in this image, though.

Mike.

Mike, thanks for your comments. I'll try lightening the image a touch.

I know it may look like I selectively turned off the color in the snowy areas, but this is a straight image.  The foreground was in shadow, which makes it appear nearly monochromatic.

Paul

Title: One from Southern Utah
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on November 06, 2009, 10:52:37 am

I rather like the color in the sunlit part, but I agree with Mike that a lighter version might be more effective.

Eric