There is a little bit of the human touch in this one so I hope it’s ok.
A look back at a Badlands viewing platform with a couple folks on it and one more out on the ridge in front. I didn’t find what I was looking for with my original composition for this sunset so I turned around and wham - this looked pretty good. I was happy that one person walked out into the landscape since it adds such a sense of scale and proportion. We do get lost and become insignificant in landscapes like this. All part of the reason I get out in nature as often as I can - to feel a part of it instead of outside and separate.
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Anything useful to improve processing is fine
Technical Details
Tripod probably, down fairly low as I recall
Lr for RAW work - reduced exposure a tad, also highlights and blacks, raised shadows and whites somewhat. Added texture, clarity and a touch of dehaze. Dark Drama sky preset @ 37%, inverted to up exposure and highlights. Photoshop to use masks as stencils to do some dodging and burning in the clouds and the land. Topaz Sharpen to bring up detail.
Before I read the description, I knew it was classic badlands. I only drove through it once. But it is such a distinctive landscape. Nice job on the comp.
Gorgeous sky throwing some subtle color on the landscape! I love the just-off-center horizon, with the sky getting the greater share. Wonderful tonal detail – no nits!
Thanks @Diane_Miller - very little color this morning in comparison to the other sunrise, but you take what you get, right? Glad the tonalities work - I did my best to make things look natural, yet give them a little drama and attention.
