Traces of Time [Contest Winner Pool August 2008 ]
Uploaded: August 19, 2008 20:31:40
I was trying out a gold blue polarizer for the first time. I toned down the magenta cast tremendously in post processing. The filter has its specific times when it can be used when it can enhance a scene and times when it can produce unwanted out of this world results. I would recommend taking shots w/ and w/ out it if you decide to try one out. F16 6secs iso 100 gnd filter Montana de Oro State Park Los Osos, California
Exif: Model: Canon EOS 5D
Jean B. Hall August 20, 2008
Awesome shot! Truly fabulous scenery, colors, and composition. Can't believe I'm the first one to discover this. Definitely should be in the running for a prize. #982993Nikki McDonald August 20, 2008
Well the light and colors are stunning, Steve. I love the diagonal lines of the rock strata, too; they add a lot to the dynamic impact of the composition. #6335887Mary E. Lake August 20, 2008
WOW, this is an instant new fav Steve! It is absolutely stunning!! Wonderful tones and hues to this, :) #6336211Steve M. Sieren August 20, 2008
Thanks Jean, Nikki, and Mary. Montana de Oro is my favorite California State Park to photograph on the Coast. #6337160Paul D. August 20, 2008
Another beauty Steve! The B&G filter works here, especially with the PP touch-up... this doesn;t have the typical garish look that can come from that filter. One little nit... would the rock in the ULC work if you dodged it a bit? The FG has a great pop with the lighting, and my eye kind of yearns to see a little more luminance in the top left. But other than that this is a super capture! #6339257Aleksandra Miesak September 05, 2008
Beautiful image and cool, if unexpected, result! I was wondering if it's worth picking up the B&G filter. I've seen some great results. I guess it's good to know that it takes some practice to learn the way it works with light. #6415147Tamera S. Phillips September 06, 2008
Beautiful image! I love the textures and depth. Congrats on the EFP. #6421407Mike D. Perez September 22, 2008
Great POv and colors, Steve! Congratulations! #6490058Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008
A beauty, Steve! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #6492152Andre Goldstein September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your terrific finalist Steve! #6494240Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008
Wow, what a beautiful scene Steve!! Congratulations!!! #6495537Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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