SandiaJan4.jpg
by Balko

Comment by boyd2000:
PAW - I like how you added close-up rocks and hills to the Sandia image. Enjoy your hikes.

I did the Topaz Adjust trial and then bought it after 30 days, and I've become addicted to it for easy but powerful edits. It works very well for landscapes, but for not so great for portraits. My PB used it pretty strongly, but with most pictures it's better to use it in moderation. I took the liberty of doing a quick edit of your shot using "Dramatic" Topaz Adjust with 1.5 sharpening and about .2 noise filter. It may or may not be better, but it definitely brings out the detail.

[eta] Oh, yeah, and Topaz Adjust has been on special for $40 for a long time. Has it gone up now?

Message edited by author 2009-01-23 23:44:50.

SandiaJan4.jpg
by Balko

Comment by moondog:
Very nice

SandiaJan4.jpg
by Balko

Comment by raish:
They look like piles of ash. I suppose they are piles of ash. Surprising, fascinating texture.

SandiaJan4.jpg
by Balko

Comment by TrollMan:
Looks like a beautiful place to visit. This is a little dull on my monitor but I like the detail in the foreground and the sky.

Sandia Pine
by Balko

Comment by dawagh6421:
I like the solitude of this image.

Take 2 Peso (Birds Challenge)
by Balko

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
This is a gorgeous close up. Parrots make great pets if you have neighbors who don't mind when the birds want to make a lot of happy racket.
They are much smarter than most people think they are.

Mass Ascension 7:25 A.M.
by Balko

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I happened to see this when I looked at your profile. I was there with one of the teams that day too, and had been up the day before. It was the best day ever for having that kind of event.
The colors and the solid blue sky make this a stunning shot.

Sandia Pine
by Balko

Comment by tanguera:
This would have been great for the single tree challenge!

Sentinal Ent
by Balko

Comment by SandyP:
This is amazing! I've never seen a better looking Ent! No wonder it was a top 10 pick!

Sentinal Ent
by Balko

Comment by bvy:
Good subject, but more dramatic lighting and shadows would have helped a lot.