Melanie Hurwitz
January 2025 - Lake and Reflections
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About the Image(s)
We have seen fabulous images from our group showing the fascinating Badlands. I went back to look at images I took while there. We visited The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota in the winter. It was not ideal for infra-red as there was not much contrast to be found in the foliage. Thus I was disappointed with most of my recordings.
I think this was taken at Lake Pactola, but may be wrong. The black hill rocks surrounded the lake and I enjoyed the reflections hey made along with the decent sky.
after conversion, the image lacked contrast to bring out the reflections that I had liked. I used the history brush and select color in Photoshop to bring out details Looking forward to your comments.
F11, 24mm,1/500 ISO 200
11 comments posted
It's such a peaceful scene, Melanie. It's a great sky for infrared, which could be punched up a little more, but what makes it special for me is the foreground grass, and the way it renders in infrared. Posted: 01/01/2025 23:14:19
Thanks Jack, I does lack some punch. Posted: 01/06/2025 15:42:10
Lovely composition, Melanie. I see lots to like about this image, but I think you darkened the background too much and didn't apply enough contrast to the sky. I've worked up a quick rendering to illustrate my point. See what you think. Posted: 01/02/2025 18:13:05
Thanks Henry, I think you found what I was looking for. Posted: 01/06/2025 15:42:49
Hi Melanie,
I'm feeling very tranquil and "outdoors" as I view this image. You've put IR to very good use here. My only concern is the magnitude of the lake in respect to the size of both background and foreground. I think a lower camera angle might have solved that issue for me. Posted: 01/03/2025 00:49:31
I'm feeling very tranquil and "outdoors" as I view this image. You've put IR to very good use here. My only concern is the magnitude of the lake in respect to the size of both background and foreground. I think a lower camera angle might have solved that issue for me. Posted: 01/03/2025 00:49:31
Thanks Gary, point well taken Posted: 01/06/2025 15:43:30
Melanie, the clouds, reflections, black rocks and dried pond grass great a circular composition more than OK for infrared. Increasing the highlights near the shore added much to this placid scene. Posted: 01/05/2025 00:12:29
Thank you Chuck. Posted: 01/06/2025 15:43:52
Beautiful scene for IR. Nicely done. Maybe a bit brighter hills across the lake. Still beautiful as presented. Posted: 01/05/2025 21:18:50
Thanks Arik, I think Henry did a great job. Posted: 01/06/2025 15:44:28
Melanie,
Well seen. My angst is the cloud reflection in the front part of the water feature - it is blah IMHO
Emil Posted: 01/17/2025 02:54:20
Well seen. My angst is the cloud reflection in the front part of the water feature - it is blah IMHO
Emil Posted: 01/17/2025 02:54:20