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Frank Beer
{K:10112} 5/21/2007
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Fantastic eye catcher.
Rds, Frank
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Robert Nagy
{K:61} 6/17/2006
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Looks like you scored with this one. I like the variety of shots from this location. But this one is my fave. I was going to post something...but I think I will go out and shoot some more. Hasta Luego.
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Debarshi Duttagupta
{K:26815} 6/13/2006
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Thankyou very much Ryan. I have decided to print this one out and keep iut in my photgraphy scrap book , where I keep all the photo tips. I will tyr this version out and let you now. Liked the way you wrote the entire thing. So very nice of you to teach everybody in usefilm. I really apprecuate it.
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Ryan Moss
{K:371} 6/13/2006
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Thanks for the comments Deb. As with most of my landscape photographs I use 2 shots to get the correct exposure of sky and ground. This creates a similar effect as using a graduated filter. Because the 2 photos must be taken from identical view points, a tripod is essential in this process. Separate light meter readings should be taken off both the sky and and ground, then you are read to set up you composition. F16 is usually my magic number for any landscape shot (It's the sharpest ap on my 12-24mm) however this shot was taken at f22 (ill tell you why in a moment). Whatever F number you choose to go with, keep it the same for both of the shots that will make the final image. Change your shutterspeed to adjust for the differences between the land and sky shots. It is also helpful to bracket (take several shots with minor changes to shutterspeed) to ensure a proper exposure.
Putting it all together - Since both shots are from the same viewpoint you can lay them on top of each other in PS. I usually lay the one with the correct sky and dark ground ON TOP of the one with correct ground and blowout sky. Next I goto mask mode and with the gradiant tool i make a vertical line which will be the gradiant. In this image the line went from just under the horizon down to the center of the middle rock. Keep it straight. NOw switch back to normal mode and make sure the dark ground is selected ( if the sky is selected click inverse under select) and then hit delete. This deletes the dark ground revieling the properly exposed ground on the shot under this one. I useually have to do it a few time to get my grade in the right spot, but its always worth it.
WHY F22? - This is what gives you the "sun flare". In the photo, it appears as if the full sun was captured (you can almost see the full orb) However this is not the case. The sun is actually almost entirly hidden by the cloud on the left. A very small part is "peaking" though. this "peaking" element combined with an f# of 22 or higher will almost always give you a nice radiating flair. It is important to remember that just pointing ur lens at the sun at f22 will not work, you must put the sun behind an object (tree, cloud, ect).
I hope this works for you. Please Email me at ryan@ryanmoss.com if you have any other questions.
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jacques brisebois
{K:73883} 6/13/2006
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wonderful shot, great sun and very nice exposure. great job.
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p e t a .
{K:18700} 6/13/2006
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Woah Ryan!! This is deliriously good! Wonderful sun rays and perfect composition. Well done, I've gotta see what else you've got now.
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The Pilgrim
{K:65088} 6/13/2006
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I'm sure I can't add anything here but,
My favorite view of the day and week!
superb Wonk Ryan. This photo is a true
masterpiece!!!!
Regards,
Paul E Brumit
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Sarah Per Lee
{K:2477} 6/13/2006
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Wow, this is quite spectacular. Lucky you to have such a beautiful place to capture (and talent). The sun rays are impressive as well. Incredible.
Sarah
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Jim Budrakey
{K:24393} 6/13/2006
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Wow, this is really nice. The rocks in the foreground really contribute to this composition. I like your choice of a wide lens here - it really brings them out.
Did you use any PS to augment the flare around the sun? I too would like to know your exposure. Nice work indeed.
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Debarshi Duttagupta
{K:26815} 6/13/2006
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Stunning shot Ryan. Amazing work. Can you tell me the SHutter and the apperture settings of this shot ?
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 6/13/2006
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Looks like You have found Your little piece of photographers heaven Ryan!!! This is GORGEOUS!!!
What a wonderful scene!!!
Excellent use of the foreground rocks and what teriffic rays of sunlight!!! Overall a fine photo! Nice work! My best.......................John
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9096} 6/13/2006
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Doesn't get much better than that!
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 6/13/2006
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Hi Ryan, this is great! Is that sun flare natural? Nice!
Kes
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:28234} 6/13/2006
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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yasargun muslum
{K:6647} 6/13/2006
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Hii, excelent...
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