Mount McKinley - The High One

redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
edited June 29, 2010 in Landscapes
I was fortunate to see both mountains, Denali/McKinley and Ranier, during my recent trip. After getting some C&C on my initial shots of Mount McKinley (also called Denali or The High One), I have worked some more on my mountain shots. (There are more to come, including shots of Ranier.) Here are color, sepia, and B&W treatments. All C&C welcomed!

I am still unsure about the prevalence of blue. I adjusted WB at the start of PP, but should I readjust it at the end? I don't normally do so but I'm especially curious about #4. I know some of you liked the blue tones in my earlier post, and mountains can certainly look blue-ish, but is this too much blue?

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Lauren

1. McKinley in B&W - the peak is hidden in clouds
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2. McKinley in Sepia - a nearly full view of the peak
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3. McKinley in Color - full view of the peak but some of the top portion is clouded over; I opted for a healthy Curves layer to see if I liked it--and I do
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4. McKinley in Color - 2 shot pano, with a variety of curves and gradient layers.
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"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

Lauren Blackwell
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Comments

  • rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2010
    Love #3 Lauren!! They are all good though. You got some incredible photos on your trip. I would love to go to Alaska!!

    Ron
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2010
    Thanks, Ron! Nice of you to stop by and comment. I hope you do go to Alaska--everybody should see this incredible place. It's a wonderland!

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2010
    Looks like you had great weather when you were at Danali. Statistically the top of the mountain is only visible about 30 percent of the time.

    I like the third image best. It does look a bit over processed, though. There are some dark shadows around the white clouds and the top of the mountain that don't look natural ne_nau.gif
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  • Sexy6ChickSexy6Chick Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited June 28, 2010
    #4 is my favorite!!
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited June 29, 2010
    My favorite is 3 and 4! the last looks to me like God painted it!thumb.gif
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  • snowman1snowman1 Registered Users Posts: 272 Major grins
    edited June 29, 2010
    Nice photos, Realy like number 3




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