by the creek

seemoo · Aug 16, 2007

Just came back from a camping trip in Sequoia National Forrest, CA with a bunch of friends. Was great getting out of the city for a bit and taking some pictures in nature.

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Thanks for watching...

Sw1tchFX · Aug 16, 2007

#1 - nominated.

1 is just incredible, everything else seems mediocre.

Emily91183 · Aug 16, 2007

How did you do that first shot? Wow.

Cero21 · Aug 16, 2007

Love #1!!! PS?

JYoung · Aug 16, 2007

#1 is probably the most spectacular shot I have seen in many years!!! Congratulations!!!! #2 is Very eyecatching as well. Thanks for sharing Simon. I hope the holiday was as wonderful as the pics.

Alley Cat Images · Aug 16, 2007

#1 is dramatic, but I find myself spending more time with your second offering - an engaging silhouette!

Apex · Aug 17, 2007

#1 definately is my favorite but i love how in #2 its pretty much B&W except for the sun and a small area around it

great job!

onliner · Aug 17, 2007

amazing colors in #1 and the composition is just phenomenal :thumbup:

seemoo · Aug 17, 2007

Thanks a lot for all the comments.

I'm glad you like them.

Sw1chFX: Thanks a lot. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the other ones; especially number 3? Also thank you for the nomination; I feel very honored.

Emily91183, Cero21: Thanks for your comments. Number one is an HDR image composed out of 3 images and put together in Photomatix. After that I did some level tweaking and other small stuff in Photoshop.

JYoung: wow, I don't know about that, but thanks a lot. Yes camping was a blast. Can't wait to go again.

Ally Cat images: Thanks, I think I agree with you. I kinda like the 2nd one better myself.

Please let me know how I could have made number 3 better, since it doesn't seem to work that well. I agree with that, but can't tell how to fix it.

Thanks again to everybody.

seemoo · Aug 18, 2007

Awesome! totally see what you mean. I will give it a try.
Thanks for the push in the right direction.

NJMAN · Aug 18, 2007

The edit does add more contrast and saturation to the #2 photo, but it also reveals a lot of dust spots that were left behind on your sensor. If you look closely, you can see them in the sky. Overall, the images are amazing.