Henry Heerschap
About the Image(s)
I was in the Palouse region of Washington State at the beginning of September. My wife and I were there for a night photography workshop, but we took time during the day as well. By early September, most of the wheat and other crops in this area have been harvested leaving all kinds
of interesting patterns and textures in the hills. The soil peaking through the stubble of the fields really stands out when shooting IR. I liked this trio of trees and the way the lines and curves flowed around them.
I did the b&w conversion in Lightroom Classic using the B&W06 profile, then did some basic exposure adjustments. I then took it into Photoshop and cleaned up the power pole and a few other elements. I also replaced the blah sky with one of many skies I loaded into PS's Sky Replacement
tool. I used the Nik Color Efex Pro Detail Extractor and finished it with On1 Effects Dynamic Contrast along with a slight vignette.
Sony A7R IV (full spectrum conversion), 720nm filter, Sony 100-400 lens. ISO 200, 196mm, f/11, 1/200 second. Shot handheld
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11 comments posted
A magical place, and a splendid composition. The 3 trees are perfectly placed, and the image screams of texture and lines. What I personally find missing is contrast. You have the Levels set just fine, but I darkened the image 14% and added a touch of contrast. I didn't want to lose any detail in the stubble and earth. Here's my adjusted version just as an alternative. Wish I could make it back here one day...   Posted: 10/03/2024 15:02:23
I totally agree with you about the contrast. I've submitted a version processed similarly to Gary's version to a regional photo competition. We'll see how it does.   Posted: 10/11/2024 18:05:31
There is something unmistakable about the Palouse as far as imagery goes for me. I have been there a couple of times and it is such a photo rich area.
Love your take of the harvest there with the trees for accent.
Well done
Emil   Posted: 10/11/2024 18:42:15