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David Billingsley
05-07-2008, 12:51 PM
The Hermosa Cliffs north of Durango, CO.

Take around 2004 with a long since retired Olympus E-10. Actually it still works fine but made the switch to Canon. C&C welcome.

HAVE A BLESSED DAY - dave b

Roman Kurywczak
05-07-2008, 09:33 PM
Hi David,
Is this an original slide scan??? My guess is yes..as the contrast is huge! I like the color and comp.....but as presented it could use a toning down overall. I'll try to work on it tomorrow if nobody beats me to it!

Robert Amoruso
05-08-2008, 11:35 AM
David,

Like you I have problems with the slide scans. I used to use those really saturated emulsions and the scans come out similar to yours. Details look good but contrast and saturation are high.

Try a reverse s-curve to tone contrast and a hue/saturation adjustment layer to reduce saturation.

I like the composition and colors. The trees almost appear to me to be an ocean surf breaking on the cliffs and the cliffs have a nice receding look into the image leading ones eye into it.

Ed Cordes
05-11-2008, 09:01 PM
It is a beautiful scene worthy of the extra effort required to make it better. I agree the contrast and saturatoin are too much.