Yosemite Falls
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The frame is filled nicely John! While there is a bit of WA distortion from pointing up with the trees leaning a bit, it's not bothersome at all, there are enough of the very tall trees that the framing works. One of the little details that I like in this is that you composed it so that Lower Yosemite Falls is also seen in a small gap between the trees on the left.
Very nice work here I would say!
Very nice work here I would say!
JohnC
Well-Known Member
Good eye Jim. I did correct for the trees in post, but in nature there is a true curve. Those trees absolutely are not straight in real life. I’m not honestly sure where reality and technology cross. And yes, I did specifically include the lower fall between the trees.
I’ve processed this photo a few times trying to find the right balance of saturation/vibrancy. Previous efforts bordered on too much. This one may be a bit too little. I’ve been chasing my tail on it.
AlanLichty
Moderator
I like the way this image is framed and it's easy on the eyes for the web view.
I wouldn't want to see too much more saturation/vibrancy from where you are right now. You are borderline to an unnatural feel to the bark saturation/contrast on the foreground trees already and the trees on the far side of the meadow are pushing it a bit as well. The dynamic range in this shot is quite wide so taming all of the light isn't an easy task.
I wouldn't want to see too much more saturation/vibrancy from where you are right now. You are borderline to an unnatural feel to the bark saturation/contrast on the foreground trees already and the trees on the far side of the meadow are pushing it a bit as well. The dynamic range in this shot is quite wide so taming all of the light isn't an easy task.
JohnC
Well-Known Member
Thank you. I would tend to agree with you which is why I stopped where I did. But the longer I look at it (since I actually processed it) I feel like maybe I should try again. LoL! I have that problem a lot.
AlanLichty
Moderator
Welcome to the clubThank you. I would tend to agree with you which is why I stopped where I did. But the longer I look at it (since I actually processed it) I feel like maybe I should try again. LoL! I have that problem a lot.
Alisa
Well-Known Member
Oh I like this! I like how you used the trees to frame the waterfall!OK, this one is by request. It's the one in my avatar and was shot last May. I really like how the trees frame the falls.
Yeah, I totally feel for you on knowing when to stop on the processing. Most times I will sleep on my processing, and most times when I wake up and look at it with fresh eyes, I will crank up the contrast a bit more or do an additional nudge to the saturation.Thank you. I would tend to agree with you which is why I stopped where I did. But the longer I look at it (since I actually processed it) I feel like maybe I should try again. LoL! I have that problem a lot.
You want a good laugh, check out this thread: http://www.focalworld.com/index.php?threads/what-was-i-thinking.3812/
BTW, I think for my taste at least you have the saturation nailed perfectly.
JohnC
Well-Known Member
LoL! I wish it only lasted through the next day. When I like a photo, it can go on for months. I’m way too anal.
BTW, I can’t find a laughing emoji. Am I looking in the wrong places?
Douglas Sherman
Staff
I knew this was going to be a good one, John when I saw it as your avatar. I think it is exactly the right tone.
JohnC
Well-Known Member
Thanks Douglas. The avatar doesn’t do it justice due to the aspect ratio. But I decided to make the avatar for a different forum last year and was just too lazy to think about a new one here.
Bob Denton
Premium Member
This is sure nice.
SadlyLoL! I wish it only lasted through the next day. When I like a photo, it can go on for months. I’m way too anal.
BTW, I can’t find a laughing emoji. Am I looking in the wrong places?
we only have a limited number of emojis 
Darcy Grizzle
Well-Known Member
This is just gorgeous!
Nice one John.
I am going to have to go and upgrade the emoji's here now, we can't be having sad members!That makes me sad...