Dale Taft  


Ohio by Dale Taft

January 2018 - Ohio

About the Image(s)

I took this shot while hiking in southern Ohio. This is a large undercut water cut cavelike structure. The shot is from the inside, looking out. Because of the very large lighting extreme, I took 5 exposures then chose 3 to blend in post. The result was exported to “Intensify CK” for adjustments, a slight crop and straightening in photoshop.
Nikon D810 with Rokinon 14mm @ f14, ISO 64 1/250,1/15, and 1/4 sec


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6 comments posted




Robert Schleif   Robert Schleif
(Group 78)
Interesting subject, but I like it with more contrast.   Posted: 01/01/2018 18:38:56
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Dorinda Wills   Dorinda Wills
I love the perspective view of this image. A unique point of view and good subject for your wide angle lens. Even though you used HDR, I agree it is a little bright over all. I'd like something between your version and Robert's version. I like that you got the sun star as well.   Posted: 01/02/2018 17:19:18



Jon Joyce   Jon Joyce
Nice job getting the sun star, Dale. I guess the f14 was small enough to capture it. It is the centerpiece for me. There is a lot competing for attention here. I think Robert's suggested change helps me focus on that star.   Posted: 01/07/2018 16:14:09



Jessica Manelis   Jessica Manelis
(Group 57)
I appreciate Robert's comment on adding more contrast, because I tend to like thinks brighter, however, I think your capture really works and I wouldn't change it. I like the POV and the composition of the image. I like the sun star, and if there is anything I would try to tone down is the fade under the sun star. Maybe try to just add a little more contrast to that area? You can target areas in Lightroom ,if you have that.   Posted: 01/13/2018 09:36:16



Leonid Shectman   Leonid Shectman
Beautiful picture, I would only cropped it on the left side   Posted: 01/14/2018 11:41:47



Judy Merson   Judy Merson
Nice capture of the waterfall with a sun star.I agree with Robert I like the image with more contrast   Posted: 01/20/2018 12:22:02