Douglas Bolt
09-08-2008, 11:28 AM
Canon 5D, 24-104 @ 55, -1.3, f22, 1/5, ISO 50, tripod, cropped a bit from the bottom.
This scene was just a few hundred yards from the falls show in the previous images of the falls in Jiuzhaigou NP, China.
Someone suggested I should return to the location and select a time with more ideal light. Believe me, I'd love to. I was with a group of birders on a schedule, so that limited my photo options somewhat, but still, the trip was a fantastic exposure to southern China that I'd like to repeat. Although the scenery and the birds were great, the highlights of the trip for me were the Chinese people and the many changes they have made since I was last in their country back in 1985. But, I digress...
PP: Linear Burn (40% opacity) blend mode on the highlights selected with Color Range, Screen (33%) on the shadows, increased Sat of yellows and blues in H/S, and a little selective sharpening on the trees and mountains.
My thoughts: Lacks central point of interest, dark trees are a bit muddy looking, maybe a little crisp in the light yellow shrubs/trees.
This scene was just a few hundred yards from the falls show in the previous images of the falls in Jiuzhaigou NP, China.
Someone suggested I should return to the location and select a time with more ideal light. Believe me, I'd love to. I was with a group of birders on a schedule, so that limited my photo options somewhat, but still, the trip was a fantastic exposure to southern China that I'd like to repeat. Although the scenery and the birds were great, the highlights of the trip for me were the Chinese people and the many changes they have made since I was last in their country back in 1985. But, I digress...
PP: Linear Burn (40% opacity) blend mode on the highlights selected with Color Range, Screen (33%) on the shadows, increased Sat of yellows and blues in H/S, and a little selective sharpening on the trees and mountains.
My thoughts: Lacks central point of interest, dark trees are a bit muddy looking, maybe a little crisp in the light yellow shrubs/trees.