Dawn's First Light...plus edit

[BarryHamilton]

On the Bells. Just found this un-processed take on a familiar scene. Fron Sep '08.
Crappy, bare naked sky, but still a sight to enjoy, I hope.
Any c&c welcome.
Thanks for lookin'.

With slight boost in contrast for Jim. I think the web version is a bit flat after posting.

 

[AlanLichty]

Reflections to die for - I like how you framed this.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Barry,

As I stated on FB, Maroon Bells is one of those places where even without clouds it's just totally awesome. Nice work on this, I think it could use some more contrast though. At least for my taste.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Reflections to die for - I like how you framed this.

Thanks much, Alan. Yeah, the lake was quite calm that morning.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Hey Barry,

As I stated on FB, Maroon Bells is one of those places where even without clouds it's just totally awesome. Nice work on this, I think it could use some more contrast though. At least for my taste.

Thanks, Jim. I hear ya. It was really before dawn got into most of the scene and the soft contrast feels natural to me. No worries, it's what makes the world go round.

 

[Ben Egbert]

These are really nice, I like both of the versions.

 

[Ben Egbert]

These are really nice, I like both of the versions.

 

[AlanLichty]

The edit looks nicer.

 

[Dean]

Barry,
The bells are beautiful in any light ! The slight boost to the contrast works.. I might also look at a black and white conversion which gives you a little more artistic leeway
Regards,
Dean

 

[Mike Mancil]

You can't go wrong at the Bells. Good stuff.