I think the Giant Sequoia trees are the most breath-taking sights in the world. I also believe they are among the hardest things to photograph. How do you photograph something that stands 300 feet tall and is 50 feet around? I really do not have an answer to that question.In this photo, I wanted to capture the slight fog in the air, the red of the trees’ bark and the green of the leaves. I thought that the contrasting colors of red and green provided great contrast and the fog and light slipping through the trees also added to that contrast. Unfortunately, nothing in the photograph shows how massive the trees are.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 at 20mm, shot at ISO 200, f/4 and 1/10th of a second on a tripod.
Post Processing:
Lightroom—Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, and increased clarity and vibrance.
Photoshop—used nik Color Efex Pro tonal contrast to increase the contrast in the highlights, mid tones and shadows.
A really beautiful study of light, colors, and texture!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Barry
Again, a spot that I have often visited. You did a great job showing how beautiful the trees are by presenting a close up of the bark of one tree and full view of the others. Great colors.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Gorgeous colors, tones, light and texture. I don't quite see the fog and wouldn't realize it was there without the backstory but for me it is not important to the image, the tree and the light on it is. Since you used a tripod you could have set the timer and run over to be in the shot to give the tree a scale reference, or where is a grizzly or one of those deer when you need one?
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteMel
I have to agree with Cindi on the fog. If you had stepped back some it may have been evident. I do think the colors, texture and detail in the trunk are wonderful. Pleasing earth tones throughout the photo give it a serene feel too.
ReplyDeleteDHaass
To me, it looks like there is a little fog covering the trees in the background. Like everyone else, I do like the colors and how peaceful the scene is.
ReplyDeleteTed