This is a single frame of the infamous Gorton Creek in the Columbia Gorge. This was taken 2 years ago, prior to the fire. This is an old image for some reason I didn’t like it enough to finish up. But now I do. Maybe I am sentimental because of the damage the fire left behind.
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Greg, this is a fine image of the Columbia River gorge, Greg. I think you have processed it well, too. I am a little torn about the area spotlit by the sun just a little bit off center of the image. It grabs the eyes but at the same time it’s not exactly the most exciting part of the image. Perhaps cooling it off will help to make it more uniform with the rest of the scene?
Oh, I feel for you on the fire damage. My favorite creek was burned over last year, and it is so depressing. I look back on my photos from there and realize it will never look like that again in my lifetime.
This is lovely.
Beautiful vibrant greens. I think you composed this image well, Greg. A couple of processing thoughts. I like the warm spotlit section and wondering if you could further accentuate the cool/warm contrast by cooling down the color temp on the rest of the image. At the base of the lower center cascade the water water looks a touch hot - maybe burn it down or do some creative cloning.
Love those PNW greens Greg. I like how the water in the image is so dominant. and the little bit of light on the water is a really nice touch.
Thanks for the feedback @Adhika_Lie, @Dave_Dillemuth, @Bonnie_Lampley @John_Williams . I appreciate it all and will take care of those hot spots and color temp. And I agree Bonnie, it will never be the same.
