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09/15/2005 12:53:20 PM |
GREETINGS FROM THE CRITIQUE CLUB
by strangeghost
COMPOSITION
Airplane window shots can be a pain. You have access to some pretty incredible scenery from a great vantage point, but not much control over the details. This is a great capture under those circumstances, catching both foreground peaks with lots of detail and background mountains lost a bit in the haze of distance. Love the combination of clouds, snow and dark rock. You had great light and took full advantage of the opportunity.
TECHNIQUE
Your end result looks very good, and you achieved a very respectable score in the challenge, so your technique was obviously successful. I wonder if you really only used desat and contrast enhancement to achieve the BW effect though. If you're using photoshop, you might also experiement with channel mixer to achieve other types of BW effect. There are many, many ways to achieve the BW look, don't limit yourself to simple desat/contrast adjustments! I agree with the commenter who observed that you had achieved an Ansel Adams-type look. It catches the eye!
OVERALL IMPACT
Not many people can resist a second or third look at a compelling landscape shot, especially one with an unusual viewpoint and a sweeping grandure. You have certainly done that here. The image is eye-catching and and well composed. Not many people could pass by quickly with this pic. Nice job!
Message edited by author 2005-09-15 14:37:21. |
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09/11/2005 03:49:34 PM |
| What a beautiful place and an amazing sky! I'd love to see the color version of this. Good job! |
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09/11/2005 02:28:29 PM |
| This is great! I'm new at this, so.... I really like how the clouds are drifting over the mountain tops, the contrast b/n black and white, and the dark sky, it's beautiful! |
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09/11/2005 12:46:25 AM |
| I thought Adam died, awesome, well done. |
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09/10/2005 10:27:43 PM |
| How majestic and what a capture. 9 |
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09/10/2005 06:03:25 PM |
| beautiful detail and contrast, love the clouds too. |
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09/10/2005 02:10:51 PM |
Intesrting image that could have been made even better by enhancing contrast some more.
Message edited by author 2005-09-12 07:05:06. |
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09/10/2005 12:56:45 AM |
| Amazing shot, the contrast almost blends the elements together. |
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09/09/2005 10:50:30 PM |
| What spectacular scenery! Great focus and contrasts. The clouds are so interesting too - great capture! Bumping up. |
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09/09/2005 12:40:31 AM |
| Beautiful shot, the b&w and the higher contrast makes this shot even more effective. 10 |
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09/08/2005 04:28:15 PM |
| This is reminescent of Adams, complete with the feeling of overwhelming vastness and a breathtaking view! |
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09/07/2005 08:32:40 PM |
| Wow. Beautiful, well composed and contrasty! Very nice. 9 |
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09/06/2005 01:41:38 PM |
| Great picture, beautiful contrast, a bit crowded though. |
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09/05/2005 07:45:39 PM |
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09/05/2005 06:56:49 PM |
| A breathtaking shot to say the least. Great contrast except for the upper left portion of the photo. |
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09/05/2005 03:15:01 PM |
| My ideal of heaven....this works so well in black and white. |
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09/05/2005 10:29:07 AM |
| Wonderful contrast. A little too busy IMHO. Not really a main focal pt to draw your eyes to. |
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09/05/2005 09:26:21 AM |
| Lucku you to be able to go to a place like this for this challenge. 9 |
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