Arthur's re-post of LeHardy Rapids in B&W inspired me to search my river detail images and play around with Silver Efex as well. I came up with this one, that was shot at Sand River in Ontario's Lake Superior Provincial Park. The water level was very low so intimate water images were all that was possible. I used one of the copper-tone settings in Silver Efex also.
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Look forward to comments.
10-25-2010, 07:08 PM
Judy Howle
I really like the tone from Silver Efex and the blur is very nice. For most streams and waterfalls I like to see some detail in water, not just "mush" :)
10-25-2010, 07:29 PM
Arthur Morris
I love the image design. I am gonna grab it and go play. I see it much bolder. Be back soon.
10-25-2010, 07:38 PM
Arthur Morris
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Blacker on the BLACKs but not showing any clipping....
10-25-2010, 07:39 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Andrew, I really like the image in black and white. It'll be interesting to see what Artie comes up with:)
10-25-2010, 07:53 PM
Christopher Miller
Excellent image flow and processing, Andrew. I like the color tones and details in the water and rocks. Both the OP and Artie's version look great in their own way, I don't know which I'd prefer.
10-25-2010, 08:49 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Thanks to all for comments. Arthur, I am slow to respond to your repost - was reading bedtime stories to my daughter. I like what you did with it - much bolder looking. My original post looks rather flat now that I see this version. Much thanks.
10-25-2010, 08:57 PM
denise ippolito
Andrew, One of your best. I really like the amount of "silk" to the water and the scene looks great. I like both the OP and Artie's they both have a lot of merit.
10-25-2010, 08:57 PM
Arthur Morris
YAW. I thought that I might have overdone the BLACKs. It sounds as if you are a wonderful Dad.
10-26-2010, 04:31 AM
Anita Bower
I especially like the texture of the water--soft but with details. Well done. I also like the composition.
10-26-2010, 05:36 AM
Andrew McLachlan
Denise, Anita and Arthur,
Thank you very much for your kind words. Very much appreciated.
10-26-2010, 06:17 AM
Nick Palmieri
Nice job Andrew. I really like the effect on the water. I think I like them both as they each have a different feel to them. Nice job.
10-26-2010, 11:41 AM
Michael Gerald-Yamasaki
Andrew,
Greetings. The composition, toning and water are great. I think the positive aspects of Artie's repost is the increase in contrast of the rocks, but the downside is the overall darkening of the rocks which to my eye is too contrasty water to rocks. I think a increased contrast to the lower 1/3 of the histogram (with curves) would do the trick for me.
I'm beginning to be sold on Silver Efex. Good show!