Post-Processing Challenge #179 - Zion National Park

**Glenn5995** · 04-13-2016, 09:42 PM

We are on page two! Keep them coming, don't hesitate to see what you can come up with.

**todd** · 04-14-2016, 11:30 AM - **1 Like**

went for a crop with this one using the plus exposure.. rawtherapee and gimp

Artgraf1981 · 04-14-2016, 11:37 AM - **1 Like**

Cropped and darkened pano style.

JHfwp · 04-14-2016, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

What a photo to work with!

I just used the "0 exposure." My aim was to add a little punch but keep the image passably natural (if that makes sense), as fast as possible. I would have done a black and white, but others had already done a really great job with their versions.

Last edited by JHfwp; 05-26-2016 at 10:50 AM.

Arizona Dave · 04-15-2016, 07:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Drama B&W

LarsW · 04-16-2016, 02:55 AM - **2 Likes**

And one more sepia:

Arizona Dave · 04-16-2016, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Darkness - The Watchmen

---------- Post added 04-16-16 at 01:26 PM ----------

The Watchman in Color

Arizona Dave · 04-17-2016, 09:26 PM - **1 Like**

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**Glenn5995** · 04-18-2016, 08:11 AM

Great entries everyone, but still plenty of time to join the fun!

jim.haase · 04-18-2016, 10:56 AM

Tried to keep it natural looking. Merged the three exposures, adjusted highlights and shadows in LR. and did some targeted levels adjustments in PS.

**Glenn5995** · 04-19-2016, 04:00 AM

Challenge #179 is now closed.

**Glenn5995** · 04-20-2016, 05:24 AM

Sorry for the delay everyone. Yesterday was far busier than I expected with work, last minute preparations for a two week trip and an unexpected family matter requiring my attention. I will get a selection completed tonight when I get home from work. Thank you for your patience and all the wonderful images.

Glenn

**Glenn5995** · 04-21-2016, 04:45 AM

I want to thank everyone who contributed. I apologize for the delay in selecting a host. It was not easy choosing as there are many images worthy of securing the honor of being the host for the next challenge. I wish I had time to comment on each, but I am simply pressed for time and most make a selection, so that the next challenge can begin.

The finalists are:

Best color photograph goes to astonm:

I really like the sharpness/clarity and colors you were able to bring out while still retaining the cloudy, overcast feeling of the image.

Best black and white honor goes to Arizona Dave:

I like your use of deep shadows to develop the mood of the image

Best in the "Something Different" category goes to Artgraf1981:

You came up with something completely different and did it well. The miniature/tilt-shift appearanace with the blurred background works well.

It wasn't easy but the host for Challenge 180 will be Artgraf1981!!!

Congratulations Artgraf1981! This is a post processing challenge and you certainly demonstrated post processing skills and succeeded in surprising and wowing me and thus secured yourself the host duties for the next challenge. Look forward to what you can come up with for us to work with in Challenge 180.

Artgraf1981 · 04-21-2016, 05:41 AM

Wow thanks. Today im very busy but tomorrow ill start new challenge.

D1N0 · 04-21-2016, 05:43 AM

Congrats Artgraf, great edit. Nice pic Glenn. I found it hard to edit, with so much detail in the foreground.

04-18-2016, 10:56 AM	#25
jim.haase Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	Tried to keep it natural looking. Merged the three exposures, adjusted highlights and shadows in LR. and did some targeted levels adjustments in PS. Last edited by jim.haase; 08-23-2016 at 07:05 AM.

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04-13-2016, 09:42 PM	#16
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835 Original Poster	We are on page two! Keep them coming, don't hesitate to see what you can come up with.

04-14-2016, 11:30 AM - 1 Like	#17
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	went for a crop with this one using the plus exposure.. rawtherapee and gimp

04-14-2016, 11:37 AM - 1 Like	#18
Artgraf1981 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 81	Cropped and darkened pano style.

04-14-2016, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#19
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	What a photo to work with! I just used the "0 exposure." My aim was to add a little punch but keep the image passably natural (if that makes sense), as fast as possible. I would have done a black and white, but others had already done a really great job with their versions. Last edited by JHfwp; 05-26-2016 at 10:50 AM.

04-15-2016, 07:30 PM - 2 Likes	#20
Arizona Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 440	Drama B&W

04-16-2016, 02:55 AM - 2 Likes	#21
LarsW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 251	And one more sepia:

04-16-2016, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#22
Arizona Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 440	Darkness - The Watchmen ---------- Post added 04-16-16 at 01:26 PM ---------- The Watchman in Color

04-17-2016, 09:26 PM - 1 Like	#23
Arizona Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 440	...

04-18-2016, 08:11 AM	#24
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835 Original Poster	Great entries everyone, but still plenty of time to join the fun!

04-19-2016, 04:00 AM	#26
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835 Original Poster	Challenge #179 is now closed.

04-20-2016, 05:24 AM	#27
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835 Original Poster	Sorry for the delay everyone. Yesterday was far busier than I expected with work, last minute preparations for a two week trip and an unexpected family matter requiring my attention. I will get a selection completed tonight when I get home from work. Thank you for your patience and all the wonderful images. Glenn

04-21-2016, 04:45 AM	#28
Glenn5995 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 835 Original Poster	I want to thank everyone who contributed. I apologize for the delay in selecting a host. It was not easy choosing as there are many images worthy of securing the honor of being the host for the next challenge. I wish I had time to comment on each, but I am simply pressed for time and most make a selection, so that the next challenge can begin. The finalists are: Best color photograph goes to astonm: I really like the sharpness/clarity and colors you were able to bring out while still retaining the cloudy, overcast feeling of the image. Best black and white honor goes to Arizona Dave: I like your use of deep shadows to develop the mood of the image Best in the "Something Different" category goes to Artgraf1981: You came up with something completely different and did it well. The miniature/tilt-shift appearanace with the blurred background works well. It wasn't easy but the host for Challenge 180 will be Artgraf1981!!! Congratulations Artgraf1981! This is a post processing challenge and you certainly demonstrated post processing skills and succeeded in surprising and wowing me and thus secured yourself the host duties for the next challenge. Look forward to what you can come up with for us to work with in Challenge 180.

04-21-2016, 05:41 AM	#29
Artgraf1981 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 81	Wow thanks. Today im very busy but tomorrow ill start new challenge.

04-21-2016, 05:43 AM	#30
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Congrats Artgraf, great edit. Nice pic Glenn. I found it hard to edit, with so much detail in the foreground.