I agree with Paul, but I _also_ agree with Tom. I want both drama *and* detail in the highlights. :-)
Have you tried some selective curves work? Create a lower-contrast layer with a mask then brush over the blown-out rock faces to bring that into the high-contrast image. A hybrid of #2 and #3. It's a very cool shot. I sure like it. On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Rick Womer <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree completely with Tom. The lower contrast makes it a much more > interesting image. > > Very nice work! > > Rick > > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tom C <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Cc: > Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 8:05 PM > Subject: Re: PESO- Pillars (versions 2 and 3) > > > G'day all > > > > Thanks for all of the comments on 'Pillars'. > > > > Based on the feedback here are two re-worked versions. > > > > Version 2 is a subtle change - just trying to reduce the harshness of > > the highlights slightly: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP3091bw1.jpg > > > > Version 3 is a lower contrast attempt: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP3091bw2.jpg > > > > And here's the original for comparison: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3091bw-peso.jpg > > > > > > Having looked at all versions I have no idea which one I prefer.... > > > > Your comments will be much appreciated. > > > > Brian > > > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Brian Walters > > Western Sydney Australia > > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > Based on those I definitely like your new version 3 better. I like the > additional detail in the clouds and in the foreground rock. It has a > pleasant balanced feel to it while still retaining moodiness. Well > done, wish it were mine. > > Tom C. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
