The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
Another image from Yosemite, this one taken from Tunnel View. The sky was clear and the sun had the sky far too bright, so I focused on the atmosphere setting in on the valley floor.
Specific Feedback
All comments are welcome, though I’m particularly interested in your thoughts on the B&W conversion. I rarely convert my images to B&W so I’m never confident in it.
Technical Details
Z8, 24-200 @ 200mm, f/9, 1/50th sec, ISO 64, tripod
This is lovely! I wouldn’t have guessed the sky was clear above – you have presented a beautiful soft image with just enough detail in the mist and trees. No suggestions – well done!
Very nice, Steve. The clouds really make the shot.
Two suggestions. There’s something intruding in the top right that doesn’t belong there. Also, I think the image could use some brightening, although I know that’s very subjective..
What stunning atmosphere, Steve. All that rain that we got on the trip made for some gorgeous Fog when the sun finally did show itself and you captured the essence of that fog on the valley floor. Photogs dream of these conditions and this shot doesn’t disappoint. I just love the trees reaching through the fog, just their tips visible creating such stunning contrast. I love the lower right corner and the fog ripping through those trees and also the clearer mid ground just before the fog gets heavy again. Such varying thicknesses and layering.
I’m less sure of the base of the mountain in the background. Yes, it grounds the scene and lets you know that the valley only goes so far before hitting granite cliff faces but it’s a bit stark and featureless. I also see the tree/rock formation that @Don_Peters mentions on the right side of the frame. Just a slight crop takes care of that. I like the B&W conversion. Nicely done. Man, you’re posting some great images. Some of the best I’ve ever seen from you. Well done and congratulations.
As I 've mentioned a few times, I’m so glad you and John got to experience at least some of the many moods and conditions Yosemite offers. Fog in the valley from Tunnel View is one of them. You’ve captured this beautifully.
From here, quite subjective as Don points out. I would agree with that tiny triangle of dark granite in the UR. Not a deal breaker though.
Personally, I like the base of the cliffs up top. That, combined with the trees not in the fog along the bottom actually creates a subtle sense of depth here, which I think is a bonus! I could see a slight boost in overall contrast (well, except for the center line of trees) Again, all very subjective. As presented, Kudos! Brings me back…
Hi Steve,
It looks as though you folks certainly had quite the photo trip with all of these amazing images that are getting posted and this one is no exception. The atmospherics with the fog are mesmerizing as it swirls about those evergreens on the valley floor. While I like this as presented I really love this one particular area of the image. I could see just a little more contrast with the B&W processing, but that is just a personal preference. Beautifully done!
I actually like the original more than the revised version. However, when I saw this image I thought the revised version was the original and spent some time on that. I personally feel that the upper part is more interesting and gets less so as you go down. I like the space between the trees up there and the fact that there is hint of the trees. As you go down the image changes to a darker mood. I also think the blacks are too strong for this subject matter. Here is, in my opinion, the strongest part of the image. If I had to redo it over I would have made the very bottom trees in my version lighter and in the middle leave a few dark ones scattered about as accents. This may not be to your liking but that’s how I see it.
Thank you @Igor_Doncov for the comment. I’m not sure if I like the original version best, but I am sure your version is excellent. I also agree that in all versions, the blacks are a bit too strong (turns out that was the cause of my concern about my conversion). I made a very similar version, if not quite identical, and added it at the top.
This really is a wonderful alternative to the classic icon, and I’m glad the conditions gave us this. Of your crops, my favorite is Revision 1. It cuts too the chase of the good stuff, without feeling too cut off.
I am late to the party, but it’s interesting looking at the various revisions. While each image has a story to tell, I agree with @John_Williams assessment. I especially like how the fog is moving through the trees, and the slight increase in contrast adds to the drama. Nicely done, sir!
I’m liking the first revision as well, Steve. I might have been inclined to paste a little wisp of cloud on the tish of dark sky along the top edge on the right half. I do feel like having more foreground gives us a sense of the clouds approaching or leaving, just more sense of movement and change, which I found enjoyable.
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Not to often one gets to make a second comment. The good news with your image and the scene that unfolded that morning… is that there are almost countless options.
I too like your original and stand by my original reaction and comments. But I also love Igor’s isolation - again, many options here.
It just boils down to an original capture that tells many stories - all of which are viable and beautiful
