mount saint helens, what is left of it anyways

It was quite impressive!

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I like those. I like the second one better.

My Dad was stationed at McChord AFB when that mountain went crazy. That is a day I will never forget. It was incredible and scary at the same time.

Last time I was there those trees would not have been there.

I was a young man playing in a golf tournament that morning on central Van. Isl. Just after teeing off
on the second hole there was a Boom !

Good shots, Tom. I've been there several times over the years and it's always a marvel to see. Hard to imagine the fury unleashed when it erupted.

halitime wrote in post #13827126
I was a young man playing in a golf tournament that morning on central Van. Isl. Just after teeing off
on the second hole there was a Boom !

My folks heard the eruption from Pender Island actually. Were out in the garden with my Grandparents and said it sounded like a truck hit a house.

Still an awe inspiring area even after all the years.
Nicely executed captures Tom.

Very nice! I especially love that second one!

Great shots. I also like the second image, it tells a more thorough story. Great style with both images.

These have an ethereal quality to them. Very nice. A place I hope to visit someday! I, too, enjoy the second a little more, but both are great.

Edit: I think #1 is great, and could be even better with just a hint of contrast and some selective dodging and burning to bring out some shadows and highlights.

beautiful shots...well done!

chestercopperpot wrote in post #13829228
These have an ethereal quality to them. Very nice. A place I hope to visit someday! I, too, enjoy the second a little more, but both are great.

Edit: I think #1 is great, and could be even better with just a hint of contrast and some selective dodging and burning to bring out some shadows and highlights.

"and some selective dodging and burning to bring out some shadows and highlights"

Oh, if I only knew how. : )

peregrineflier wrote in post #13829297
"and some selective dodging and burning to bring out some shadows and highlights"

Oh, if I only knew how. : )

It's not nearly as hard as it seems. There are lots of ways to do it, the easiest being using the dodge and burn tools right in PS. Google it, or even check YouTube and I'm sure you'll find lots of step by step tutorials on it. But, definitely don't be nervous about giving it a shot! You'll find it's a great tool to use on your photos!

chestercopperpot wrote in post #13829325
It's not nearly as hard as it seems. There are lots of ways to do it, the easiest being using the dodge and burn tools right in PS. Google it, or even check YouTube and I'm sure you'll find lots of step by step tutorials on it. But, definitely don't be nervous about giving it a shot! You'll find it's a great tool to use on your photos!

Humm, I do have havce CS3, but never use it. The youtube idea is a good one. Feel free to mess with the image to show me what it shoud look like. : )

peregrineflier wrote in post #13829335
Humm, I do have havce CS3, but never use it. The youtube idea is a good one. Feel free to mess with the image to show me what it shoud look like. : )

Here is a super quick edit. Just added a little contrast, then did a little dodging and burning on the shadows and highlights. Nothing crazy, but it does give it a little more pop. Who knows - you may not like it, but it's always good to experiment with the tools you have available!

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