Snow Mountain Peaks - SOOC or Processed from Raw

[Brownbear]

John - Thank you for sharing. Indeed I'm exploring late afternoon light (most of my images are early morning)

To conclude this thread here is another mountain peak from the same shoot.


2. A wide view of the entire scene for Binnur




f/8 1/160 SS ISO 100 Focal length 300 mm


Just the mountain peak, perhaps an odd view but I like the surface of the peak and the face that I see in the image. Albeit I expect that I might need to expand the canvas.

[Brownbear]

Thank you, Mike.

I think you're right. I have yet to see an image of these mountain peaks in gorgeous light, and I've likely tried about ten visits so far. So probably time for me to move onto another scene. Or save up to rent a helicopter to drop me off and leave me overnight. Up close and personal the light might be very different.

You've already made two appealing images. They aren't ever going to be on a cover of a photo magazine but they're definitely appealing.

It's possible that a truly spectacular photo of this scene needs a quality of light that might require you visiting 100 times to find. It's also possible that such light has never accompanied this scene. Sometimes it's important to recognize the limitations of the practicalities and to find a different scene that is more often lit by truly stunning light.

[bnnrcn]

Those are very tight crops Christina, if I had to choose I would prefer the second image but I think I prefer to see the peaks with the environment instead of the close-up of the peaks only

John - Thank you for sharing. Indeed I'm exploring late afternoon light (most of my images are early morning)

To conclude this thread here is another mountain peak from the same shoot.

f/8 1/160 & 1/250 SS ISO 100 Focal length 300 mm
From the raw images with the WB set at cloudy because the light is as was to the best of my recollection. Processed following Manfred's advice, and I prefer these to my twin peaks. Albeit I expect that I might need to expand the canvas.

Just mountain peaks because I like the surface of the peak and a face that I see in the image.

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[Brownbear]

Those are very tight crops Christina, if I had to choose I would prefer the second image but I think I prefer to see the peaks with the environment instead of the close-up of the peaks only

Hi Binnur,

Indeed, and an odd view. I'm obsessed with mountain peaks. I've replaced the 1st image with a wide view of the scene, and the 2nd with the wb as photographed. The peaks on the left are in my original post and the peak on the right in my second post. As you can see the snow is only on the highest peaks. (:

[bnnrcn]

May be you should wait until the snow covers everywhere Christina I made a crop from the wider shot in order to include the environment and to give you an idea.

PS. I also applied a red filter to the image as the original has cooler tones.





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Hi Binnur,

Indeed, and an odd view. I'm obsessed with mountain peaks. I've replaced the 1st image with a wide view of the scene, and the 2nd with the wb as photographed. The peaks on the left are in my original post and the peak on the right in my second post. As you can see the snow is only on the highest peaks. (:

[Brownbear]

Hi Binnur,

I like the crop but I've done this view before, and this time around I was trying for a different viewpoint (close and wide)...
See Mountain Scenes - Take Two

Alas any significant amount of snow is not in the forecast this year (El nino year) but for sure if it happens I will be out there photographing this scene.

Thank you.

[bnnrcn]

I must have missed that thread Christina. You know that I lost my lovely dog Pascal on the 29th of January and I wasn't online for about two months.So, obviously I didn't know you uploaded such a composition before. Sorry about it. I just wanted to give you an idea but as far as I can see from your images and PP work, you don't have to worry about having a style, vision anymore, because you already have

Hi Binnur,

I like the crop but I've done this view before, and this time around I was trying for a different viewpoint (close and wide)...
See Mountain Scenes - Take Two

Alas any significant amount of snow is not in the forecast this year (El nino year) but for sure if it happens I will be out there photographing this scene.

Thank you.

[Brownbear]

Hi Binnur,

Yes, of course I remember. If it is any consolation the other night my husband and I viewed one of those sappy Christmas movies which featured a dog, just like ours (spitting image with all of the same endearing behaviours) (a Shepard called Tippy (because she wagged her tail all the time and knocked things over) we lost a few years ago) Anyhow we both enjoyed the movie, and it wasn't a sad feeling as usual (although it reminded us how much we miss her) but a happy feeling to just remember how much we loved her and all the great moments we shared.

Please don't apologize... I was happy to see your crop because you have a great eye, and it confirmed my earlier views.

When I started this thread it was for feedback on my post processing and I changed the direction as is quite typical of me. When I did so I should've added an explanation. I'm still working on developing a style and a strong vision. When I'm feeling a little lost I typically post the image for feedback. I have a few versions of the first image (slight variations in the composition) and I still can't decide which one I like best, and all the WB options lead me astray. Whereas when I photograph a bird I know how I wish the end result to look, not always the case with a landscape. Also in the wide view I've decided that I need to crop some of the sky (panoramic view). At the time I was enamoured with all the wispy clouds. So you see, the feedback and input I receive helps me see.

When I decide on the final version of the 1st image I will post it in a new thread.

Thank you as always. Truly appreciated.

I must have missed that thread Christina. You know that I lost my lovely dog Pascal on the 29th of January and I wasn't online for about two months.So, obviously I didn't know you uploaded such a composition before. Sorry about it. I just wanted to give you an idea but as far as I can see from your images and PP work, you don't have to worry about having a style, vision anymore, because you already have

[Rebel]

Beautiful image Christina, I wouldn't of thought it needed much PP.

[Brownbear]

Thank you, Matt. That said, I bet you had to choose from the viewpoints I took, and the raw file for the chosen image you'd come up with an artistic rendition with ease, knowing exactly what you wished the final version to be. That's what I'm striving for with my landscapes, no ifs or butts, or confusing in-between.

Beautiful image Christina, I wouldn't of thought it needed much PP.

[Rebel]

Thank you, Matt. That said, I bet you had to choose from the viewpoints I took, and the raw file for the chosen image you'd come up with an artistic rendition with ease, knowing exactly what you wished the final version to be. That's what I'm striving for with my landscapes, no ifs or butts, or confusing in-between.

I don't think I could improve on that! I plan to visit Canada soon, where would you recommend? My initial thoughts are Vancouver.

[Brownbear]

Thank you.

Vancouver is a beautiful city, and a great base to explore surrounding areas. Assuming your photographic goals are landscapes and that you have enough time to explore surrounding areas I'd say it makes for a great base. I've only been here for a couple of years (since the time I became serious about photography which was in Mexico) so I'm still exploring the area, so others recommendations will likely be stronger.

That said I adore the vistas all along the Sunshine Coast (mountains, pristine wilderness, oceans and rivers), and on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, especially Long Beach (Tofino to Ucelet, Broken Islands), and closer to Vancouver the Squamish /Whistler areas. In Vancouver the North Shore is close to miles of hiking trails (wilderness (Lynn Headwaters Regional Park/Baden Powell) that go on forever with photo ops for lakes, waterfalls, forest scenes, etc. Local ferries take one to numerous beautiful islands along the inside passage. I hear that the Rocky Mountain Jasper and Banff are drop dead gorgeous. The rest of BC I have yet to explore.

The Bragg Creek and surrounding area in Alberta is absolutely stunning for scenery and wildlife. I dream of visiting the east coast for the vistas of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

If you do end up visiting Vancouver send me a private message for more info on local areas and touristic recommendations.

I don't think I could improve on that! I plan to visit Canada soon, where would you recommend? My initial thoughts are Vancouver.