Project 52 by Chuck Schneebeck

[Geoff F]

I don't use Elements 10, Chuck, but most basic techniques like this work much the same in various software.

So using what I have on this computer. Go into Image menu and select Flip then Flip Horizontally; and it's done. Very simple for once. No layers, masks or anything mind boggling.

But to get complicated . . .

I might consider slightly brightening the foreground.

[CLK]

The focus on the eyes is great, it looks like he is none too happy with you taking his picture.

[CLK]

What is Light box?

[JPS]

But now I need your help. How does one flip an image? .............................The most I have available to me at this time is Elements 10. Does that mean that in addition to my personal limitations I also have software limitations?

Hi Chuck,
No software limits for this one, this is a very straight-forward thing to do and is easily done in Elements, under the 'Image' tab go to 'Rotate' then click on 'Flip Horizontal'. Job done.

Kind regards

[Teton Chuck]

Geoff and John, thanks for the directions on "flipping." I gave it a try and it is very interesting how it changes the photo. And that brings up some interesting issues. There are a number of people here in Jackson Hole who see my photos. They are all very familiar with the scenery in the valley. If I were to post the flipped image they would probably think that I had taken the photo with a mirror or perhaps that my camera was dyslexic. They all know that I have problems.

Given all that, it is good to know that flipping is an option that could be very powerful under the right circumstances.

Cheers, Chuck

[FrankMi]

Yep, in this case technical accuracy may be more important than the compositional option. At least now you know how to do it for when the situation warrants.

[Teton Chuck]

I'm looking for feedback on the following two images. These shots are of the Cathedral Group of the Tetons in Grand Teton National Park looking down Cottonwood Creek.

[Geoff F]

I prefer the first one, Chuck.

If the second version had a lake, with reflections, going all the way to the 'shoreline' it would be different. But, for me, there is just too much other stuff between the subject (hills) and reflection, which makes it appear disjointed.

[terrib]

I agree with Geoff. The first is a very nice image. The large reflections in the second one really pull my eye down and away from the mountains.

[Teton Chuck]

Thank you Geoff and Terri, It really does help to have others explain what they see in my image.

chuck

[Teton Chuck]

The weather in Jackson Hole has not been conducive to photography for the past few days so I am running late on this post. I actually took this photo last week when we had our first significant snow in the valley. I hope I captured the feeling of fall. The air is clear and cold. The bit of warmth, color wise, is in the golden grasses. There is a peacefulness in the place. Can you feel it just looking at the photo? C&C appreciated. Please click on the photo to enlarge.

[Donald]

I hope I captured the feeling of fall. The air is clear and cold. The bit of warmth, color wise, is in the golden grasses. There is a peacefulness in the place. Can you feel it just looking at the photo?

I think you've been very successful in achieving your objective. I don't know if those if us who have grown up in rural environments very much like this, can feel what it's like being there based on past experience. But what I can say is that this image brings all those experiences back and I can certainly feel what it was like for you capturing this image. I can feel the cold air at the back of my throat.

It might be just how the land is lying, but does it need a slight counter-clockwise rotation? It seems to be sloping down to the right.

[Nicola]

Chuck
yes, I can feel what you mean, and I felt it even before I read your words.
very beautiful image, I like the barely visible mountains, they give depth to the image but aren't distracting from the subject.
I agree with Donald, the ground seems to be sloping a bit
ciao
Nicola

[jprzybyla]

Hello Chuck, your image makes me wish I was there. What beautiful country and landscape. Just beautiful, well done.

[Teton Chuck]

Donald, Nicola and Joe, Thank you so much for your feedback. It feels good to know that at some level you share my feelings about the image.

I did check the "tilt" issue and there may be some involved, but I believe that the natural slope of the land is part of the issue. Rest assured that I am often wrong about these things, but then given my age some of that may be forgiven.

Cheers, Chuck

[Teton Chuck]

At first light the clouds were a pastel blue and pink. Click on the image to see the large version.

[terrib]

Chuck, the light on that mountain is amazing! The only thing I might do is chop of some on the left where the mountains stop. I don't think there's much interesting over there and it would also move the stream off center some. But this is a minor thing. I love it!

[Teton Chuck]

Terri, I like your suggestion, so I did it. I also made a couple of other adjustments - an effort to get the reflection to do a better job of moving the eye. Thanks for the input. BTY, did you find the book on the Great Plains?

[Teton Chuck]

This week I took a night photography class here in Jackson. And it was fun. Anyone who has followed my Project 52 posts know what to expect. It will be landscapes or wildlife. But as a result of the class I am stepping out of my comfort zone to post a couple of shots that I never dreamed I would even take.

Both of these photos were taken at night during a snowstorm. The clouds were very low and the lights of our village was reflecting off of them, giving an orange glow. We worked out of a parking garage so we could step in and out of the snow. In the first image the instructor walked across the snow looking at us and lighting his face with a strobe. The entire image took 6 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400. The second image, ghost steps, was 30 seconds at f/16, ISO 400. Light was coming into the frame from the left from the lights of the parking garage. We used that to create shadows that gave contrast to the footprints. Then by having the person walk very slowly away from the camera the closest prints were very clear while those further away seemed to fade away. And if you look closely you can see the "ghost" walking away.

I hope you enjoy these photos. I had great fun taking them. I would love to get feedback on them. Don't you think it was brave of me to step into a new world? Please click on the photos to enlarge.

[terrib]

Looks like you had fun out there - well except maybe the standing out in the snowy cold part. I like that second one especially.