Forest Scene

[Zeph]

Here's another forest scene.
I struggled the overall exposure, the shadows have really been pumped.

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• Zeph
• Sep 8, 2018
• forest path old growth trail zva

C&C Welcome...

 

[BarryHamilton]

Nice work, Zeph. Looks quite natural, and very inviting to me.

 

[AlanLichty]

Not surprised you had to pump up the shadows for woods like these but you didn't overdo it at all. Unless its overcast the range of light in a scene like this almost requires some post processing magic to make the image work.

 

[JimFox]

This looks pretty nice Zeph. Yeah, it doesn't take but only a bit of direct sun to really make it hard to shoot forest scenes. It looks like you tamed it all pretty well. If I had one thing I don't quite care for in this, it's those branches coming out of the tree in front left. They are a bit distracting. But otherwise, this is a really nice scene, and like the pathway going through it.

 

[Ben Egbert]

This is really great Zeph, messy brush is the bane of forest shots. Mine are usually much worse in that regard.

 

[Ron Tuscany]

The succors are a bit of an eyesore, however, the image overall is magnificent! Kudos...

 

[lionking]

lately i find struggle to be a good sign, usually meaning you are out of your comfort zone, challenging your self, and that means growing.
I like this a lot, there are few minor things, the cut off tree on the right, the branches on the left, and the path is kinda leading away, i would play with the crop, and maybe dodge and burn to emphasize the relevant elements, if you follow Adam Gibbs on the tube, he does some brilliant work with this type of scenes.

Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.

 

[Zeph]

Not surprised you had to pump up the shadows for woods like these but you didn't overdo it at all. Unless its overcast the range of light in a scene like this almost requires some post processing magic to make the image work.

Yes Alan, most of my time spent in the Redwoods is under overcast sky (rain) or side lilt, this scene was taken on the way-out on the main trail on the south side of the Smith River across from the state park campground.

 

[Zeph]

This looks pretty nice Zeph. Yeah, it doesn't take but only a bit of direct sun to really make it hard to shoot forest scenes. It looks like you tamed it all pretty well. If I had one thing I don't quite care for in this, it's those branches coming out of the tree in front left. They are a bit distracting. But otherwise, this is a really nice scene, and like the pathway going through it.

I usually have a bow saw in the camper, but in this area, you what you get.

 

[Zeph]

lately i find struggle to be a good sign, usually meaning you are out of your comfort zone, challenging your self, and that means growing.
I like this a lot, there are few minor things, the cut off tree on the right, the branches on the left, and the path is kinda leading away, i would play with the crop, and maybe dodge and burn to emphasize the relevant elements, if you follow Adam Gibbs on the tube, he does some brilliant work with this type of scenes.

Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.

I did think of cropping the right side, to the outside edge of the large tree, might help with keeping the viewer in the photo. I will check out this Adam fellow. Thanks for your thoughtful comment Andrey...

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I agree with the branches on the left and the sliver of tree on the right. I wouldn't mess with the rest of it. It is perfect.

 

[Dave Dillemuth]

Beautiful. Looks like you did well managing the dynamic range.