Wooded Path

anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
edited November 17, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
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  • LeblancLeblanc Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited November 10, 2012
    I really like the first one, HDR?
    LL
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2012
    Leblanc wrote: »
    I really like the first one, HDR?

    Nope. Both are 1 shot exposures, hand-held @ ISO 3200. To be honest, I took these while hiking up this path, thinking I was wasting my time because the light/shadows were crazy dynamic. I wanted to stop and setup some tripod shots but I was in hurry to get to another spot before the clouds rolled in. I was quite surprised with these shots when I got home. Some of my favorites from the trip. I may even have them printed large.
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2012
    Here is one other. It was in a brighter spot so ISO was at 100 on this shot:

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  • LeblancLeblanc Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited November 10, 2012
    Another very good candidate for black and white, it looks surreal!

    Thank you for the details.
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2012
    All are nice but that first one is superb! Well done, Alex!
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2012
    Thanks Lauren.
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  • Dr CalohandreDr Calohandre Banned Posts: 213 Major grins
    edited November 12, 2012
    I like the first B&W more than the last one posted but wonder if opening up the congested foreground blacks in #1 would help lead the viewer into the scene a tad more gently. Seems a bit forced as is.
  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited November 12, 2012
    One word comes to mind...

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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited November 12, 2012
    Thanks guys.

    Doc... As I mentioned, I shot these at really high ISO. If I try opening up the blacks, I get a lot of noise. More noise than NR can handle so I chose not to. Honestly, I like the feel of these shots as is. I do appreciate the feedback though.
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  • WillCADWillCAD Registered Users Posts: 722 Major grins
    edited November 12, 2012
    I think #1 is a perfect shot to use for some Halloween related activity. It would make a great marquee poster for a production of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I can almost see the Headless Horseman galloping down that path!
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  • Dr CalohandreDr Calohandre Banned Posts: 213 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2012
    anonymouscuban wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    Doc... As I mentioned, I shot these at really high ISO. If I try opening up the blacks, I get a lot of noise. More noise than NR can handle so I chose not to. Honestly, I like the feel of these shots as is. I do appreciate the feedback though.

    It's interesting that when this shot is opened in CS6, the foreground is opened up substantially more than translates onto this forum but I think that's the case in almost every translation. I did make a quick run with it through CS6/SEP2 and was able to knock the noise down substantially, and do a bit more opening. However, if it prints as it shows on CS6, then no worries mon.
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited November 15, 2012
    1st one rocks alex. I would crop a bit of the left side though
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  • joshhuntnmjoshhuntnm Registered Users Posts: 1,924 Major grins
    edited November 15, 2012
    I like the first on best. wow. great shot.
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  • imagesofhimimagesofhim Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2012
    I must say I like both #1 & #2... the first is my favorite for several reasons:

    1. I love how the path is is the leading line and how the perpendicular lines of the branches pull the eye "through" the trees.

    2. I really like the light at the end of the path, both for its beauty and its symbolism.

    3. The light at the top of the shot draws you "up"... When the eyes are pulled up, then the long tree becomes a new leading line!

    4. The leaves emit a sense of stillness -- serenity.

    5. Finally, I really enjoy the different emotions that I feel each time I look at the shot... First, a bit of angst then a sense of hope... When I look again, I feel peace, as though this "fork in the road" lead to the "right" path!

    Thank you for sharing these shots--pure artistry!!
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited November 17, 2012
    imagesofhim wrote: »
    I must say I like both #1 & #2... the first is my favorite for several reasons:

    1. I love how the path is is the leading line and how the perpendicular lines of the branches pull the eye "through" the trees.

    2. I really like the light at the end of the path, both for its beauty and its symbolism.

    3. The light at the top of the shot draws you "up"... When the eyes are pulled up, then the long tree becomes a new leading line!

    4. The leaves emit a sense of stillness -- serenity.

    5. Finally, I really enjoy the different emotions that I feel each time I look at the shot... First, a bit of angst then a sense of hope... When I look again, I feel peace, as though this "fork in the road" lead to the "right" path!

    Thank you for sharing these shots--pure artistry!!
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    nicely done Alex
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited November 17, 2012
    Thanks guys. Really appreciate the views and the comments.
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