I was intrigued by the texture of this area of a canyon wall.
Looks a bit gaudy in color, so went with monochrome, with a little hue introduced via LR split toning.
Plenty of cropping , rotation, and contrast options exist; this one is a bit off horizontal, as that seemed to feel a bit kinetic, and moderate contrast.
Does it stir you? or more a bit unstirring ?
This is a more contrasty version, darkening the more red areas
I really like this, especially the more contrasty version. It even has a metallic look to it. I find it a real nice abstract study in lines, textures and tones.
Very interesting image, Dick. I like that it is in B&W, because I think that helps draw our attention to the lines, shapes and texture. It is so easy to miss even seeing a shot like this when we are out in the wide open spaces, looking at the “big picture”. I think I like the more contrasty version the best.
I like this image a lot. The increased contrast is good, but I might even go further with some more dodging and burning to create more depth. It’s a bit abstract, so my eye wanted it to be flipped for some reason.
Dick: Nice work exploring the abstract possibilities. I actually prefer the original since there is more retained detail throughout the frame. Well seen, composed, captured and presented. >=))>
Thanks Matt @photomat . I worked with the contrast, starting afresh. Did I go the direction you were urging?
I went further than that. I don’t have the raw file so the shadows lost detail, but you get the idea.
Looks like something Brett Weston would do. I like it very much
Dick, this is a fine tight look at these textures. The extra contrast looks very good and flipping completely changes the view.
Thanks. I’ll take that.
To me I imagine this as huge in scale and there is a small path leading deeper into the cave.
