PDA

View Full Version : Merced River, Yosemite

sdommin
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 09:10
Sometimes we get caught up with making sure that our cameras capture the most accurate, true-to-life photos that we forget that a photograph can convey feelings and impressions without being so literal. I was on my hike in Yosemite Nat'l Park one morning, and I was struck by the quality of light that I saw streaming through the trees. No doubt Ansel Adams saw this quality many times. A regular photograph of this scene couldn't begin to compare with what I felt when I was actually there. To make this photo, I created a duplicate layer, added some gaussian blur, then used the screen blending mode. No, its not an accurate photo, but it does show you what I was seeing.

Camera: Leica Digilux 2
http://home.att.net/~sdommin/merced5566.jpg
neil_r
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 09:12
Simply wonderful, no more to be said.

N
jaypie77
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 09:22
Very nice picture. I really like this effect and can understand the feeling immediately. Thanks for sharing the shot and thanks for sharing the technique.
Kiernan
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 09:32
I think it's superb. Wish I had seen it with you.
sparker1
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 11:25
Well done, Scott. It gives you a special feeling.
AFCop
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 11:59
Simply beautiful!
flyfisher
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 12:48
Awesome , thanks for sharing it.
Skip Souza
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 12:53
Thank you for sharing your vision.
Fujifilmnut
27th of March 2005 (Sun), 12:55
Artistic and expressive. It is simply beautiful.
sdommin
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 07:11
Thanks, everyone! Here's the original, "uncorrected" photo:

http://home.att.net/~sdommin/merced5567.jpg
Reigh Higgins
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 07:48
Absolutely fabulous Scott ! Nice PS work.
HJMinard
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 08:39
Wonderful ... dreamy ... I'd expect the elves from Lord of the Rings to materialize out of the trees. Well done!
Jonny
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 09:08
BRILLIANT!
RbnDave
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 11:30
Very nice shot. i like the effect you created. Nice composition too.

What time of day did you take this pic? The lighting is perfect.
freddycr
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 11:55
I rather prefer your version, than the original.
Great work, truly evocative..CONGRATULATIONS
Michaelmjc
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 13:28
it looks amazing. You did a really good job on it. It looks o peaceful.
sdommin
28th of March 2005 (Mon), 17:16
Very nice shot. i like the effect you created. Nice composition too.

What time of day did you take this pic? The lighting is perfect.

This was taken at 8:34 am. The sun had just appeared a few minutes before (in a narrow, deep valley like Yosemite, it takes awhile for the sun to climb high enough to illuminate the valley floor).