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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Shakyphoto (Slim) on April 13, 2014, 11:57:53 pm

Title: Yosemite Again
Post by: Shakyphoto (Slim) on April 13, 2014, 11:57:53 pm
As if Yosemite isn't done enough, but here are some shots taken at Yosemite.  The first I had to post as it involved carrying my 30lb bag up more than halfway up the mountain.  My legs were shaking when I got back down.  The second was taken during sunset and the third during sunup, both 30 second exposures.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/13836362524_6ab3ba463d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5EYwy)Upper Falls and Half Dome (https://flic.kr/p/n5EYwy) by shakyphoto (https://www.flickr.com/people/32225137@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/13836372834_6243be96d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5F2Aj)Chalk Dust (https://flic.kr/p/n5F2Aj) by shakyphoto (https://www.flickr.com/people/32225137@N04/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/13836040053_232ff68d36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5DjEH)Backlit (https://flic.kr/p/n5DjEH) by shakyphoto (https://www.flickr.com/people/32225137@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Richard Pearlman on April 14, 2014, 12:07:28 am
Your first shot is a real winner. #2 is very nice as well, but I think the vignette is a little too heavy.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Shakyphoto (Slim) on April 14, 2014, 12:40:45 am
Your first shot is a real winner. #2 is very nice as well, but I think the vignette is a little too heavy.

Richard, my wife also agrees with you.  I have replaced the photo with a "lighter" version.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: matoqui on April 14, 2014, 02:46:59 am
Love the second one! Great shot!
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on April 14, 2014, 04:32:07 am
Very good series, well done.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: sdwilsonsct on April 14, 2014, 02:23:53 pm
#2: I like it, especially the reflection. Less sky might strengthen the scene.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: luxborealis on April 14, 2014, 08:06:22 pm
I know Yosemite is overdone, but I never tire of seeing high quality photographs like the ones you've shared with us here. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on April 15, 2014, 10:25:20 am
I know Yosemite is overdone, but I never tire of seeing high quality photographs like the ones you've shared with us here. Thanks for sharing!
Likewise.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: thierrylegros396 on April 15, 2014, 12:58:59 pm
#2: I like it, especially the reflection. Less sky might strengthen the scene.
+1

Thierry
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Kevin D. Brown on April 16, 2014, 01:56:30 pm
I agree with Lux.  Great shots!
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Shakyphoto (Slim) on April 26, 2014, 01:51:24 am
+1

Thierry

Yes,  I think you are right.  I just hate wasting pixels. :)
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Dave Pluimer on April 26, 2014, 07:08:22 am
I like #2 very much. I like how it draws me into the center of the image. Well done.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Bruno Gil on April 26, 2014, 10:29:45 am
 :o
Nr2 is the winner for sure. I also like nr3 but the tree on the left has something strange, dont know what. Maybe levels curve too much??
Cheers
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: IcelandAurora on May 02, 2014, 06:32:24 am
#2 is the winner for me! Superb tones, great composition and mood.
#1 also has good composition and exposure, but the movement in the foreground trees bothers me, wonder what your shutter speed was (and why?).
#3 has superb composition and an interesting low contrast which seems to suit.

A fine collection of images!!
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Shakyphoto (Slim) on May 02, 2014, 11:20:12 am
#2 is the winner for me! Superb tones, great composition and mood.
#1 also has good composition and exposure, but the movement in the foreground trees bothers me, wonder what your shutter speed was (and why?).
#3 has superb composition and an interesting low contrast which seems to suit.

A fine collection of images!!

Shutter speed was around 2 seconds to get the ideal movement and character in the waterfall.  There was a lot of wind that day.  It was either the falls or the trees.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: IcelandAurora on May 03, 2014, 05:56:18 am
Shutter speed was around 2 seconds to get the ideal movement and character in the waterfall.  There was a lot of wind that day.  It was either the falls or the trees.

This definitely needs re-thinking because most large waterfalls look great with 1/40 - 1/2 second.  Sometimes blowing foliage looks great, sometimes not.
Title: Re: Yosemite Again
Post by: Dave Pluimer on May 06, 2014, 05:56:43 pm
#3 is my favorite of the set. A lot of subtlety in that image. Great work with the water and creating mood throughout it. The lower contrast pulls me in and make me look closer.

Nice work!