Standing Out

[Brian_Schrayer]

I’m planning a trip out to the Smokies / Blue Ridge Parkway a littler later this month, but in the mean time this is an image that I took last year along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The color was later than usual last year (seems to be a recurring theme for me recently!), but in this case I think it worked to my advantage. I really like how the red trees in particular stand out in this image.

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Capture Info:

300 mm
f/5.6 @ 1/125 sec
ISO 800 (due to breeze as I recall)

Processing Info:

Levels adjustment to adjust overall contrast, TK’s luminosity masks to adjust midtone and shadow detail. Also added a color balance adjustment.

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[Adhika_Lie]

Exquisite, Brian. I enjoy the color variation and the shapes created by the trees. Very very well done!

[Gary_Minish]

Very nice collection of colors, Brian! I agree that the red trees really make the scene special. Nicely capture also!