Landscapes - The wider view of things...

[Mike Buckley]

At the risk of seeming like I'm patting myself on the back, I really like both of the last two versions.

Considering that you convert to monochrome reasonably often, you probably know that both of them would work well that way.

I went back to my first image SOOC to see if it would work in a 16:9 ratio per Frank's suggestion but I was unable to remove all of the tall foreground plant which then became a distraction with only a bit showing at the bottom of the frame.

I doubt that Frank was thinking that that exact aspect ratio had to be used. Even so, could you not have used that aspect ratio and done some cloning to remove the little bit that was problematic?

[Brownbear]

Hi Shane,

Both versions are gorgeous. I prefer the original of the 1st for the scene, and this final edit of the 2nd. These images are so gorgeous that all the variations work beautifully.

Here we go again...but before I post two new versions I want to say that this thread has opened my eyes to new PP techniques and new ways to compose/frame an image and I want to send out a sincere mahalo (thank you) to everyone who gave me some 'food for thought'!

I know that I will be going out to this area again and will be able to see it differently in some respects next time as a result of this thread. I also know that I can use what I have learned through this thread for other scenes as well

On to the edits...I went back to my first image SOOC to see if it would work in a 16:9 ratio per Frank's suggestion but I was unable to remove all of the tall foreground plant which then became a distraction with only a bit showing at the bottom of the frame. But, I will show you the square crop per Mike's suggestion which I think really enhanced the hint of a trail in the left middle ground that helps lead the eye to the background mountain. I'm not sure which I like better as in my mind they are now very different images.



Mike's next suggestion to tone down the reflection in the second revised image was a PP challenge for me...it may sound easy but it took me a while and this is what I came up with:



If you aren't sick of this scene yet and have something to add to the thread feel free to do so...

[ShaneS]

Mike and Christina I was remiss in thanking you both for your comments that wrapped up the thread.

Mike, it's OK to pat yourself on the back - your insights are always insightful and appreciated. BTW I tried some black & white conversions on these scenes for fun and I couldn't get them right. I guess I never really envisioned the scenes that way so it was difficult. Maybe I will revisit them in time but I am very happy with the color versions for now.

I settled on the slightly darker foreground in the first shot and the toned down reflection in the landscape orientation.

Thanks again to everyone!

[MichaelClark]

Beautiful landscape photos are often defined by the quality of light they were taken in. As a consequence, photographers tend to shoot early in the morning or during late afternoons when the sun is lower, less contrasty and often displays a subtle colour palette of moody hues.