Twin Lakes Colorado

donek

I usually hate the landscapes I take. Perhaps it's the lack of a wide angle lens or just a lack of an eye for them. This is 4 verticle frames stitched together. I kind of like it, but need some feedback. Does it suck, is it mediocre?...

cj99si

I like it!

But if you were able to shoot again, I would walk about 30 feet forward add a couple frames and get more of the water and less of the sand.

I'd like to see more pics from this outing, looks like a great spot!

By the way what mm did you shoot at?

donek

cj99si wrote:

I like it!

But if you were able to shoot again, I would walk about 30 feet forward add a couple frames and get more of the water and less of the sand.

I'd like to see more pics from this outing, looks like a great spot!

By the way what mm did you shoot at?

It is 4 verticle frames at 24mm. I originally wanted a reflection off the water, but it was a bit too windy. I liked the tree as a foreground element, but didn't want it much bigger than it is. I have a couple less impressive shots taken that morning. I'm unlikely to be back there until next summer.

donek

Here's a couple more from that site. You can see the tree in the first shot off in the distance on the right here.


This was a quick grab of some geese

Awais Yaqub

Nice
I loved the birds a lot !

DaddyO

Its a nice effort. Can't say the barren tree is doing much for me. I do like
better the photo you did get with the reflections and foreground stones
under the water. One more frame to the right in that one would be
interesting to see. Geese image is pretty nice for a quick grab.

Blaze Z Blaze

donek wrote:

Here's a couple more from that site. You can see the tree in the first shot off in the distance on the right here.

This shot is gorgeous. I love that you can see the stone under the water in the reflection. Awesome awesome shot.

donek

DaddyO wrote:

Its a nice effort. Can't say the barren tree is doing much for me. I do like
better the photo you did get with the reflections and foreground stones
under the water. One more frame to the right in that one would be
interesting to see. Geese image is pretty nice for a quick grab.

Getting more of that peak on the right would have required wading into the water as the shoreline is just outside the frame. If I'd been dressed a bit differently, I might have gone in the water.

redleash

I love the geese shot! I also like the second landscape, but I think I'd like it with a bit less sky at the top and crop out the trees on the right. I like the colors and the reflections and the rocks up close, but I'm distracted by the bare trees on the right. I'm interested what the landscape pros here will say--I think these photos have real possibilities. Thanks for sharing, Lauren

Dizzle

One of my favorite spots! Did you stay at the BnB there right across from the lake, Twin Lakes Inn I think it's called?

Anyway, I really like the reflective image from the ones posted.

Probably much cooler up there than it is down here in Aurora.

donek

Dizzle wrote:

One of my favorite spots! Did you stay at the BnB there right across from the lake, Twin Lakes Inn I think it's called?

Anyway, I really like the reflective image from the ones posted.

Probably much cooler up there than it is down here in Aurora.

We stay at Mt Elbert Lodge for 1 week every summer. It's up the road a bit from the lakes and has a lot of history. My wife's family has been going there for 50 some years. It didn't get over 75 deg that week. It's been up to 104 out here in Watkins this week. Yuck!

Cameron

donek wrote:

Here's a couple more from that site. You can see the tree in the first shot off in the distance on the right here.

Great shot! The midtones are lacking a bit of contrast (bit of haze) - you could try adding a high-radius/low-amount unsharp mask to give it a bit more ooomph.

I miss seeing mountains... Kansas is flat...

cj99si

Im sorry I couldnt help myself:D I love this picture, alittle crop and a conversion. Sorry, I'll delete if you want. I also like the geese shot as well.

donek

cj99si wrote:

Im sorry I couldnt help myself:D I love this picture, alittle crop and a conversion. Sorry, I'll delete if you want. I also like the geese shot as well.

I love your conversion. I've only done a few B&W conversions using a hue/saturation technique in Photoshop. I tried some curves adjustments as well, but just can't get it to look as good as yours. Can you share the technique you used?

cj99si

I use CS3, Change to B&W and use the color channels then either curves or Brightness/contrast for the contrast I want.... Glad you liked it I debated for a couple days before I posted it.

redleash

That B&W conversion is awesome! Of course, it began with a terrific image!

I keep trying conversions and just can't get anywhere. I've got PS Elements 6 and Aperture but just can't get good contrast. I'm really impressed with this one. But then, I liked the originals quite a bit. Hope to see more of your work, donek.

Lauren