This month is a bit different in that I have manipulated the image more than normal. The underlying bracket is five shots on a Canon 1D Mk IV with a 24-105 L lens around a base exposure of 1/15 at F 16, iso 200 at 32mm. The blend was done in Photomatix Pro 6 using the Photographic preset and then tweaked. Sharpening applied using Topaz Sharpen AI. Color enhanced using a curve on the a and b channels in Lab color and then bringing that version back into the source file in color blend mode. I went for a balance between the shaded side of the canyon and the waterfall by lightening the shaded canyon wall a little and applying a curve to the waterfall to bring the whites up a fair amount. If I left the shaded side of the canyon as normal it would scream overdone. Hopefully, It actually looks reasonable. I’ll be curious to see your thoughts.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 5 comments posted
Max Burke
One of America's most photographed places with different moods based on time of day, weather, and season. I have some images when the water was still running but in mostly behind a frozen build-up of ice near the bottom. Back to your image. You have captured a well-composed image and your success in giving us a clearly sharp Lower Falls and some detail on the shadowed side of the canyon. The river clearly leads any images from Artist Point with a nice curving series of lines with clarity that stands out to the viewer. You had a good sky and it was interesting enough to show nicely in this image. I often have to reduce the sky, depending on how it can balance out in the picture. Nice work Rick. Posted: 05/09/2022 18:04:53
Brad Ashbrook
Beautiful image, I have never been there, I bet it is a popular spot. My only comment is in regards to the right side, it looks a little bright and you may have lost some highlights. I understand why you brightened them because of the waterfalls, but I think they could be toned down a little. Posted: 05/24/2022 13:05:06
Lisa Cuchara
Beautiful!!
I love these falls, miss them, gotta get Tom there. The image is well composed, with just enough sky. The trees at the top bring you right thru the scene too. The Falls are well tone mapped, but the water looks a tad blue to me. The right side seems like it could be a tad darker, with some details too bright. Posted: 05/24/2022 23:22:32
Bill Buchanan
Outstanding!! The overall feeling looks almost painterly. It has an overall natural look. Posted: 05/25/2022 12:32:17
Tom Buckard
(Groups 21 & 48 & 71)
Rick, as a hole I like the image. I feel the right side of the image is a tad hot, but I am also thinking the bright sun is coming from the high in the sky left. Very well composed. Like most of your work very well done. Posted: 05/31/2022 10:56:06
