Pine Tree Arch

[D. Robert Franz]

From my recent trip to Arches.. This is a 3 image HDR processed in photomatix

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Date/Time: 2010:01:16 088:10
Copyright: © D.Robert & Lorri Franz
Shutter speed: 1/5 sec
Aperture: 12.9
ISO: 100
Lens: 16-35mm
Focal length: 19mm

[Robert Amoruso]

Dale,

I like the leading line up to the arch and the play of light from dark to light. I would suggest darkening the highlights some in PS. The whites on the snow are toasty (really bright) and the saturation of the sunlight portion of the rock too high IMO.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Robert, Agree with Robert's points. Your composition is well thought out and interesting....

[Phil Colla]

Dale, this is great. One of my favorite arches there, and I also had to resort to HDR to handle it. Well done.

[Dan Wolin]

A nice and different take on this arch - I agree the highlights are a little hot but nice overall image with great warmth.

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

great composition

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey
Dale,
I find the comp very strong. I agree that the whites are toasted.....so if you can recover them and add some blacks to the neutral and black channel in selective color......mostly on the arch.....this will shine!

[D. Robert Franz]

Hey
Dale,
I find the comp very strong. I agree that the whites are toasted.....so if you can recover them and add some blacks to the neutral and black channel in selective color......mostly on the arch.....this will shine!

Whites are fine on the originals... Just need a bit more PP work!