Sunset on Snow

Sunset on Snow · 11:07 AM

There was a LOT of Post Processing involved in this. Ask, and I'll post the method.

bluespearbone · 02-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Great Scene, and am asking. Well done

JMS · 02-19-2008, 11:22 AM

This was 2 exposures, one at 1/5 for the snow, and one at 1/10 for the sunset. I set them as Layers in the same image, and painted a Layer Mask so the sunset layer only showed that. Then, I blurred the edges of the mask to ensure a smooth transition. Next, I brightened up the snow a bit with Curves, and went through the image to clean up dust. PEFs converted in RawTHERAPEE, and editing done in Gimp. So far, I have not paid for any of the software I'm running on my computer. Since I use Ubuntu, I haven't even had to pay for Windows.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 02-19-2008, 05:17 PM

That is a gorgeous image, thanks for explaining the process.

Take care, Heinrich

weatherwise2 · 02-19-2008, 05:52 PM

I like the overall picture. interesting technique. I keep thinking I need how to do layers.

LaRee · 02-19-2008, 11:24 PM

The reflection in the window catches my eye, that is a nice touch and balance to the sweep of the sky. I think your post processing works very well here. There is incredible detail and color everywhere in this image and I like that. Some would say it isn't what the eye could see, but I'd say it's what my eye WANTS to see!

JMS · 02-20-2008, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by LaRee

The reflection in the window catches my eye, that is a nice touch and balance to the sweep of the sky. I think your post processing works very well here. There is incredible detail and color everywhere in this image and I like that. Some would say it isn't what the eye could see, but I'd say it's what my eye WANTS to see!

This actually is what the eye saw. Pretty amazing, no?

Peter Zack · 02-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Great shot and processing to get it. Thanks for the explaination. Just when I begin to think I understand how to do some things...

gawan · 02-20-2008, 09:56 AM

Great shot! What interests me most is the subtle colours on snow and the wall. They are not the easiest to catch and requires waiting for the perfect moment!

JMS · 02-20-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by gawan

Great shot! What interests me most is the subtle colours on snow and the wall. They are not the easiest to catch and requires waiting for the perfect moment!

I nearly missed it 'cause I was shoveleing snow.

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02-19-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
bluespearbone Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom Posts: 325	Great Scene, and am asking. Well done

02-19-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273 Original Poster	This was 2 exposures, one at 1/5 for the snow, and one at 1/10 for the sunset. I set them as Layers in the same image, and painted a Layer Mask so the sunset layer only showed that. Then, I blurred the edges of the mask to ensure a smooth transition. Next, I brightened up the snow a bit with Curves, and went through the image to clean up dust. PEFs converted in RawTHERAPEE, and editing done in Gimp. So far, I have not paid for any of the software I'm running on my computer. Since I use Ubuntu, I haven't even had to pay for Windows.

02-19-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	That is a gorgeous image, thanks for explaining the process. Take care, Heinrich

02-19-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
weatherwise2 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwick, RI Photos: Gallery Posts: 740	I like the overall picture. interesting technique. I keep thinking I need how to do layers.

02-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#6
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	The reflection in the window catches my eye, that is a nice touch and balance to the sweep of the sky. I think your post processing works very well here. There is incredible detail and color everywhere in this image and I like that. Some would say it isn't what the eye could see, but I'd say it's what my eye WANTS to see!

02-20-2008, 09:41 AM	#7
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273 Original Poster	Originally posted by LaRee The reflection in the window catches my eye, that is a nice touch and balance to the sweep of the sky. I think your post processing works very well here. There is incredible detail and color everywhere in this image and I like that. Some would say it isn't what the eye could see, but I'd say it's what my eye WANTS to see! This actually is what the eye saw. Pretty amazing, no?

02-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Great shot and processing to get it. Thanks for the explaination. Just when I begin to think I understand how to do some things...

02-20-2008, 09:56 AM	#9
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Great shot! What interests me most is the subtle colours on snow and the wall. They are not the easiest to catch and requires waiting for the perfect moment!

02-20-2008, 11:36 AM	#10
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273 Original Poster	Originally posted by gawan Great shot! What interests me most is the subtle colours on snow and the wall. They are not the easiest to catch and requires waiting for the perfect moment! I nearly missed it 'cause I was shoveleing snow.