Landscape Mono Lake Sunset

vitaminC · 08-10-2012, 12:36 PM

Tried to get some different perspective compared to the "normal" Mono Lake images. Thoughts?

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**usn ret** · 08-10-2012, 01:18 PM

Out standing capture Vit C Mono as I have never seen it. TFS Cliff

**baro-nite** · 08-13-2012, 05:59 AM

Even with the different perspective, for me this shot is still mainly about the pinnacles. I say that because the sky and clouds, while beautiful, don't have the kind of structure or arresting color that would turn them into the subject -- they remain a very attractive background. I would not hesitate to pump up the contrast on the pinnacles (I suspect you've done some of this already), because at this scale they need a boost to stand out. For the same reason, I'd like just a bit more space at the bottom, enough to see more of the reflections.

Another approach with this particular exposure would be a pano crop -- cut out the top 60-65%. The nearer (top of frame) clouds are interesting, but just not interesting enough to make up for the expanse of blue sky.

smf · 08-18-2012, 05:44 AM

I admire the photo as presented and agree that, because of the large expanse of open sky at upper right, a very shallow presentation as recommended by baro-nite would be extremely impressive.
Best wishes.

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08-10-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Out standing capture Vit C Mono as I have never seen it. TFS Cliff

08-13-2012, 05:59 AM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Even with the different perspective, for me this shot is still mainly about the pinnacles. I say that because the sky and clouds, while beautiful, don't have the kind of structure or arresting color that would turn them into the subject -- they remain a very attractive background. I would not hesitate to pump up the contrast on the pinnacles (I suspect you've done some of this already), because at this scale they need a boost to stand out. For the same reason, I'd like just a bit more space at the bottom, enough to see more of the reflections. Another approach with this particular exposure would be a pano crop -- cut out the top 60-65%. The nearer (top of frame) clouds are interesting, but just not interesting enough to make up for the expanse of blue sky.

08-18-2012, 05:44 AM	#4
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I admire the photo as presented and agree that, because of the large expanse of open sky at upper right, a very shallow presentation as recommended by baro-nite would be extremely impressive. Best wishes.