Landscape Late Afternoon

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Trying to capture the mood of late afternoon at Zion, the moments after it's really too late to be called daylight anymore, but before sunset really gets going. It's great to get a glass of wine and a tripod with a remote and just watch the show unfold.

gmans · 11-03-2014, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Trying to capture the mood of late afternoon at Zion, the moments after it's really too late to be called daylight anymore, but before sunset really gets going. It's great to get a glass of wine and a tripod with a remote and just watch the show unfold.

You must do your photography very tough (wine and remote). What a setting and masterful captures.

**Bob Harris** · 11-03-2014, 09:06 PM

I've found that a fine Merlot goes perfect at Zion. All captures are wonderful Jerry.

GeoJerry · 11-03-2014, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by gmans

You must do your photography very tough (wine and remote). What a setting and masterful captures.

Thanks you gmans!

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I've found that a fine Merlot goes perfect at Zion. All captures are wonderful Jerry.

Thanks Bob. I've found that even a beer will work in a pinch.
Interestingly, picture #3 looks very different on here compared to my workstation. The shadow area is a lot more exposed than on the original. Maybe it's just my laptop monitor.

**Bob Harris** · 11-03-2014, 10:45 PM

looks good to me, it gets darker as it progressed from left to right due to the setting sun and colors are very true. Maybe a beer might help, lol...This is just as I remember the area which we love to visit. Just curious if you went over to Bryce Canyon?

GeoJerry · 11-03-2014, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

looks good to me, it gets darker as it progressed from left to right due to the setting sun and colors are very true. Maybe a beer might help, lol...This is just as I remember the area which we love to visit. Just curious if you went over to Bryce Canyon?

Nope, still haven't been to Bryce, saving that for another trip. We did take the drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which was a very enjoyable and scenic route.

**Bob Harris** · 11-03-2014, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Nope, still haven't been to Bryce, saving that for another trip. We did take the drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which was a very enjoyable and scenic route.

I highly recommend Bryce Canyon, you'll really enjoy the area Jerry.

olegp · 11-04-2014, 12:04 AM

Good pictures!
But you could improve your beautiful fotos using levels and sharpness... Try this.

GeoJerry · 11-04-2014, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I highly recommend Bryce Canyon, you'll really enjoy the area Jerry.

I will make it there for sure! Within a year or two.

Originally posted by olegp

Good pictures!
But you could improve your beautiful fotos using levels and sharpness... Try this.

Thanks for your comments!

I use both curves and sharpness on every picture, including each of these. Maybe they're slightly out of focus? My eyesight is not that good and I sometimes have trouble with focusing and being able to distinguish whether an image is in sharp focus (especially if I have my contacts on!). But what were you thinking about curves, where would you like to use curves in these photos? These were processed in Aperture, not Lightroom or Photoshop so maybe they have a slightly different look than you're used to.

olegp · 11-04-2014, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I use both curves and sharpness on every picture, including each of these. Maybe they're slightly out of focus? My eyesight is not that good and I sometimes have trouble with focusing and being able to distinguish whether an image is in sharp focus (especially if I have my contacts on!). But what were you thinking about curves, where would you like to use curves in these photos? These were processed in Aperture, not Lightroom or Photoshop so maybe they have a slightly different look than you're used to.

Maybe I have a slightly different perception, because we are all different.

If you would allow me, I will try to process your photo #1 in a simple and free image editor (for example, Xnview - not LR or PS...), and show the result in this thread or by private link. Here is quite a bit to increase the contrast (by "levels" operation) and add some sharpness.

GeoJerry · 11-04-2014, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by olegp

Maybe I have a slightly different perception, because we are all different.

If you would allow me, I will try to process your photo #1 in a simple and free image editor (for example, Xnview - not LR or PS...), and show the result in this thread or by private link. Here is quite a bit to increase the contrast (by "levels" operation) and add some sharpness.

Looking forward to see what you come up with! I can email the full sized original if you're feeling really ambitious.

olegp · 11-05-2014, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Looking forward to see what you come up with! I can email the full sized original if you're feeling really ambitious.

No, no, it's not ambition!

Anyway, look at your private messages...

GeoJerry · 11-05-2014, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by olegp

No, no, it's not ambition!

Anyway, look at your private messages...

Thanks, I had a look. I think it looks good, but here it's a matter of taste. Either version is fine for me, but in this case I liked the contrast between the darker cliffs in the shade with the light on the peaks, so I wanted it a bit darker. I processed another picture from this same place more like your version, because I wanted to be able to see the cliffs better. Anyway, thanks for taking the time! I will look into the free software you recommended - I have to change soon because I use Aperture and Apple has announced that they will no longer support it..

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11-03-2014, 08:54 PM	#2
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Originally posted by GeoJerry Trying to capture the mood of late afternoon at Zion, the moments after it's really too late to be called daylight anymore, but before sunset really gets going. It's great to get a glass of wine and a tripod with a remote and just watch the show unfold. You must do your photography very tough (wine and remote). What a setting and masterful captures.

11-03-2014, 09:06 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I've found that a fine Merlot goes perfect at Zion. All captures are wonderful Jerry.

11-03-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by gmans You must do your photography very tough (wine and remote). What a setting and masterful captures. Thanks you gmans! Originally posted by Bob Harris I've found that a fine Merlot goes perfect at Zion. All captures are wonderful Jerry. Thanks Bob. I've found that even a beer will work in a pinch. Interestingly, picture #3 looks very different on here compared to my workstation. The shadow area is a lot more exposed than on the original. Maybe it's just my laptop monitor.

11-03-2014, 10:45 PM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	looks good to me, it gets darker as it progressed from left to right due to the setting sun and colors are very true. Maybe a beer might help, lol...This is just as I remember the area which we love to visit. Just curious if you went over to Bryce Canyon?

11-03-2014, 11:25 PM	#6
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris looks good to me, it gets darker as it progressed from left to right due to the setting sun and colors are very true. Maybe a beer might help, lol...This is just as I remember the area which we love to visit. Just curious if you went over to Bryce Canyon? Nope, still haven't been to Bryce, saving that for another trip. We did take the drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which was a very enjoyable and scenic route.

11-03-2014, 11:50 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Originally posted by GeoJerry Nope, still haven't been to Bryce, saving that for another trip. We did take the drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which was a very enjoyable and scenic route. I highly recommend Bryce Canyon, you'll really enjoy the area Jerry.

11-04-2014, 12:04 AM	#8
olegp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Togliatti, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 920	Good pictures! But you could improve your beautiful fotos using levels and sharpness... Try this.

11-04-2014, 12:32 AM	#9
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris I highly recommend Bryce Canyon, you'll really enjoy the area Jerry. I will make it there for sure! Within a year or two. Originally posted by olegp Good pictures! But you could improve your beautiful fotos using levels and sharpness... Try this. Thanks for your comments! I use both curves and sharpness on every picture, including each of these. Maybe they're slightly out of focus? My eyesight is not that good and I sometimes have trouble with focusing and being able to distinguish whether an image is in sharp focus (especially if I have my contacts on!). But what were you thinking about curves, where would you like to use curves in these photos? These were processed in Aperture, not Lightroom or Photoshop so maybe they have a slightly different look than you're used to.

11-04-2014, 01:00 AM	#10
olegp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Togliatti, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 920	Originally posted by GeoJerry I use both curves and sharpness on every picture, including each of these. Maybe they're slightly out of focus? My eyesight is not that good and I sometimes have trouble with focusing and being able to distinguish whether an image is in sharp focus (especially if I have my contacts on!). But what were you thinking about curves, where would you like to use curves in these photos? These were processed in Aperture, not Lightroom or Photoshop so maybe they have a slightly different look than you're used to. Maybe I have a slightly different perception, because we are all different. If you would allow me, I will try to process your photo #1 in a simple and free image editor (for example, Xnview - not LR or PS...), and show the result in this thread or by private link. Here is quite a bit to increase the contrast (by "levels" operation) and add some sharpness.

11-04-2014, 10:00 PM	#11
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by olegp Maybe I have a slightly different perception, because we are all different. If you would allow me, I will try to process your photo #1 in a simple and free image editor (for example, Xnview - not LR or PS...), and show the result in this thread or by private link. Here is quite a bit to increase the contrast (by "levels" operation) and add some sharpness. Looking forward to see what you come up with! I can email the full sized original if you're feeling really ambitious.

11-05-2014, 08:17 AM	#12
olegp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Togliatti, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 920	Originally posted by GeoJerry Looking forward to see what you come up with! I can email the full sized original if you're feeling really ambitious. No, no, it's not ambition! Anyway, look at your private messages...

11-05-2014, 11:20 AM	#13
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by olegp No, no, it's not ambition! Anyway, look at your private messages... Thanks, I had a look. I think it looks good, but here it's a matter of taste. Either version is fine for me, but in this case I liked the contrast between the darker cliffs in the shade with the light on the peaks, so I wanted it a bit darker. I processed another picture from this same place more like your version, because I wanted to be able to see the cliffs better. Anyway, thanks for taking the time! I will look into the free software you recommended - I have to change soon because I use Aperture and Apple has announced that they will no longer support it..