I took this shot during the recent Carolina Nature Photographers Association's Mid-year outing and photography contest. Though it looked more dramatic in B/W. Shot at f18, 1/200, FL 25mm, auto WB, ajusted in PS Elements 6.
i like the original a little better. it seems to have more feel to it. more shadows to go along with the highlights which i think is better for B&W. i like the composition, but think a different time of day would get you even better shadows and light to play with.
Hi JB,
I like the lighter tones of the shadow areas of the sand and building in the re-post ....but it did bring up an interesting dilimma as Harold pointed out.....In Dave's re-post.....we lost a bit of the contrast that makes black and whites different......IMO the tones needs to be strong black all the way to white......but I do think he was on the right track.....as he has a greater tonal range in his. Just a bit more selective dodging and burning will probably achieve the final result.
Nicely composed and well seen.... but a little earlier light would have made the shadow areas in the dunes even more pronounced.....so if the opportunity presents itself....just keep it in mind. I still think this was nicely composed and thought out!
It is well composed with the sloping diagonal of the sand, similar flow in the clouds and I like how the dune looks to be engulfing the house.
I do like some of the details brought out in the house but I would leave the sky as is. There is not detail in the dark gray of the sky so bringing its tonality up only flattens the image.
Harold, Sorry it took me so long to answer your question. The Life Saving Station is not to far from Bodie Lighthouse, I think on Kill Devel Hills. Wish I could be more specific but I was touring with outer and did not know my way around.
Robert, I read your article about local contrast enhancement. Looks like some great tools, but I will need to read it several more times to get it in thick head. I use PS Elements 6 and Lightroom. I believe most of the tools you suggested are available in Lightroom and to a lesser extent in Elements.