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09/14/2003 08:52:49 PM · #1
I would like some help with my first attempts to capture mountain streams. I was in the Rockies in Colorado last week and took a couple of shots. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. I plan on returning to the area next month and spending more time "in the water"!
Thanks in advance.

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09/14/2003 08:57:00 PM · #2
What is your objective and are u not happy with these?
09/14/2003 09:38:19 PM · #3
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09/14/2003 10:10:15 PM · #4
I am happy with the shots, just looking for ways to improve them, or any I may take in the future! Thanks for the help!
09/15/2003 06:10:28 AM · #5
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09/15/2003 07:49:27 AM · #6
well I love the 2nd one. The lines take you right into the picture, and the backdrop mountain finishes it off superb. You ahve a good eye ;)

My first thing would be to burn some areas, the whole image is wishy-washy and a lot of the colour isn't coming out. By burning the back and sky, it gives a bit more depth. By dodging some areas, you can do this more-so.

I also would play with the channels and colours to bring some of the green down and the yellows/reds back up.

Below is a very quick rendition of my thoughts. But, most importantly always do what YOU like best. I like contrasty images, and either vibrant colours, or deep black & white contrasts. It's not for everyone ;)

The sky is a bit over blued, but I am late for a lunch date!

Hope you don't mind me altering your image ;)

Untouched


Touched-up!

09/15/2003 09:57:58 AM · #7
Look for cloudy days when taking these photos, it'll be a lot easier and gives more slower moving waters (i.e. blurred water movements):

For example:
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Originally posted by bruster54:

I would like some help with my first attempts to capture mountain streams. I was in the Rockies in Colorado last week and took a couple of shots. Any comments or suggestions would be helpful. I plan on returning to the area next month and spending more time "in the water"!
Thanks in advance.

//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=37799
//www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=37800


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