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Vijay Kurhade
{K:10118} 4/16/2009
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wow; lovely symmetry, fresh bright colours; just perfect
take care
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Diego M
{K:2668} 11/25/2006
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fantastic, fantastic...best from you
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Renato Haber
{K:7328} 8/14/2006
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Hello Brian!
Stunning compostion! Light, colors, tones, frames, crop - everything is fantastic.
I loved this shot. Well done!
Best wishes,
Renato
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Phillip Cohen
{K:10561} 6/30/2006
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Brian, as they say "Illegitimi Non Carborundum"!!!
I think your stuff is great. In the end it is the image and only the image that counts. And I like them. So keep it up, I really enjoy viewing your images.
Phil
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/30/2006
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thomas its called constructive critiscm ,regardless wheter its positive or negative .theres a difference.IM NOT A PROFESSIONAL ITS MY HOBBY!! EOS ....BRIAN
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Alejandro Gómez
{K:4270} 6/29/2006
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Excellent colours, excellent contrast, excellent DOF, ... excellent!
Congrats,
Alejandro.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 6/29/2006
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ohhhh.. to see another time... brian.. a very owerful image and fantastic effect in the "wideangle" with the correct perspsective.. really great, really cool, and great the mayze path captured..
have a nice week end
roby
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thomas M
{K:1007} 6/29/2006
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I'm sorry if have touched your nerve... I didn't ment to hurt your feeling... it seems to me you're only taking positive critism... like many people in this site... however I haven't quesitioned your professionalism at all... if you read into my lines... if you had just put more postprocessing info the "about" section then maybe I wouldn't be giving you a comment... that's all
regard, thomas
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/29/2006
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doyle i said many a time before you still need composition,focus,good exposure to build upon ,i often take shots like the one above knowing full when i get home i can put it into a perspective i was imagining when i took.its the ability to think ahead .as for thomas's comment if it was constructive ill listen and go away and practice the advice if its just blatant non constructive the likelyhood i will be blatant in return.its not about sticking up for yourself its about being constructive .
whether we like it or not computers give us a lot of freedom to exercise or practice techniques not only in photography but in many other hobbies ,i.e. like HAM RADIO for years the skills were learnt in assembling radios with a sodering iron today we can buy a black box plug it into our USB port and talk to the world instantly anytime of the day. anyway i wont go on but you may see where im coming from. thanks brian...
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Shaimaa ElWassimy
{K:1988} 6/29/2006
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Amazing landscape. Superb colors.
Great DOF as well as the composition
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/29/2006
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Brian:
I know some people do do a lot of (extensive) "manipulation" but I have to wonder about where the complainers draw the line. Every magazine cover model touched by an airbrush would be art to some and not photography at all. Technically, setting a shallow DOF or using a gradient Neutral Density Filter is also "Art" since the image is being manipulated albeit before the photo has been taken. Besides, we both know what too much manipulation can do to a shot . . . that's why most of the work is done in composition before the picture is even taken. Don't let people like Thomas bother you (though I see you can stick up for yourself) . . . but I just wanted you to know I think this image is top notch PHOTOGRAPHY.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/29/2006
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Wow Brian! Great to be neighbors on the front page with you and this amazing image! Awesome image with rich, heavily saturated colors and a great composition. Congrats on the award!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/29/2006
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thomas you talk crap ,you havent read any of the above comments or noticed a screencapture of the raw image above.think before you judge!!so tell me what element you think was put into this,before you answer all the elements are taken by me in this case there are two elements cloud shot and landscape shot.yes you are old fashioned but i know from my past knowledge of that post processing of 35mm film could be done albeit somewhat more time consuming.you wanted a response this is what you get when you critisise without a constructive point. sadly brian...
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Cleveland Smith
{K:7006} 6/29/2006
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Brian, great job of composing and cropping for this image, congratulations on Photo of the Day.
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thomas M
{K:1007} 6/29/2006
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yeah... I think I would call this a desktop photography... when you put things into images that's not photography anymore... it's an image manipulation... I hope usefilm.com will have a section for this kind of a work.. or maybe already have it... being said you're very good with your hardware and you've a creative mind as well... I hope I didn't offend you ... I work in the motion picture field.. and I try to escape any greenscreen effect setup shots at all cost... call me old-fashioned... but that's how I'm
regards,
thomas
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Lana M
{K:811} 6/29/2006
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This is a really interesting photograph. It almost looks like a mirror image. Great job.
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Ciprian Ilie
{K:13571} 6/29/2006
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Beautiful! Well presented and gorgeous tones.
Regards,
Ciprian
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Phillip Cohen
{K:10561} 6/29/2006
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Brian, another spectacular photo! Do you ever shoot anything that isn't great? I sure can't tell by looking at your portfolio, every one is award class. This image is so simple yet so perfect, it just draws you into it. You want to travel down that road and just get lost in the countryside. Keep up the good work you are an inspiration.
Phil
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/29/2006
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hello jacob,i like to look at surreal views ,for me a surreal or somewhat euphoric view makes me smile and thoughtfull.kind of wish i was there!!.so it probably explains why i look for surreal views or create them ,however photography skills and know how is the upmost eseential element without that you have no platform to work from .i see a lot of good clean photographs on usefilm that are perfect for there subject used but what i really look for is imagination and creativity in shots .jeanette hagg often portrays that technique in her own style .i guess thats what seperates them from normal approach.i could waffle on for hours.
but i wont but to those who often complain in the forums about no awards think about the approach,use your imagination and it will reveal some creative skills in your work.brian
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Alessandro Capelli
{K:34805} 6/29/2006
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Congratulation for the award! Take a look to my portfolio! Ale
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arijit(ratul) talukder
{K:6029} 6/29/2006
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wonderful image
cheers
arijit.
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Baqer M. Jawad
{K:500} 6/29/2006
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this is really great shot !! love it
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 6/29/2006
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super excellent my dear
thst's incredible.
I've put it in my favorite.
congratulation.
H.A
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Cathy Carroll
{K:28144} 6/29/2006
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Thank you Brian for all these comments. I am not brave enough yet to take my new camera off automatic, but that is my aim. Have to learn to drive it first. The images on UF have amazed me, but comments like yours show me if I keep at it mabe I can make stunning images too. Cathy
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 6/29/2006
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Well done Brian. Lovely shot and super work in post. Congrats on the award. Regards Ron.
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/29/2006
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one thing to remember cathy is there is no substitute for composition,you still need to have a good eye and some imagination.people often comment on post processing but often showing a screenshot of the raw file often nails any debate with sceptics.i personally love the freedom of digital .
i can remember owning an Nikon F90X back in 1997 and spending a fortune on film/developing just to get one shot .but the elements of technique for shooting photography is still the same .
i always shoot in manual mode so that gives me complete control over the exposure and aperture ,often underexposing reveals great depth in cloud shots which often leads to the foreground being dark,therefore i take another shot at a better exposure from the same point and then layer them together. anyway thanks for the comment .brian
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/29/2006
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read the above comments thomas.brian
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Cathy Carroll
{K:28144} 6/29/2006
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Having seen your raw file and now this-I am impressed. Having spent 99% of my photographic life working with film and slide film, if I didn't get it right in the camera, bad luck! Your image has really opened my eyes to what is possible digitally, post shoot. What you have produced here is superb, the composition, the colours, the symmetry...this is a work of art. Thankyou. Cathy
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thomas M
{K:1007} 6/29/2006
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is this a digital manipulation? it looks like it consist of two images... great job
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 6/29/2006
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A stunning image, Brian!
Congratulations on your award and appearance on the front page, today! Very well deserved!
Cheers
Phil
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Marcio Janousek
{K:32538} 6/22/2006
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Wonderfulllll!!!!!!!!!!!
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narabia
{K:9563} 6/19/2006
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impressive!
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 6/16/2006
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Well deserved PoD!!! Fantastic colors, super perspective, excellent crop, symmetry and composition... well done!!! Almost looks like an unreal real shot... LOL!!
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 6/16/2006
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Stunning colorful landscape.
Congrats on the award, well deserved.
Khaled.
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Sophie King
{K:3250} 6/16/2006
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GREAT COMPOSITION! The colours contrast so well.
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greg collins
{K:12273} 6/15/2006
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Wow just amazing after seeing the original. The sky really lifts this image.
Greg
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 6/15/2006
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p e r f e c t!!!!!!!!!
straight to mu favs
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 6/15/2006
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Congrats for pod
Jeanette
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Debarshi Duttagupta
{K:26815} 6/15/2006
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Briliant and congratulations on the award.
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whoiswho t
{K:10700} 6/15/2006
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excellent!
bravo dear Brian and congrats for the POD.
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Toshi
{K:11924} 6/15/2006
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Awesome perspective and colors to this scape. A perfect blend, well done.
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 6/15/2006
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Nice work on this, great composition. The colors are fantastic together and that path just draws you in.
Randy
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 6/15/2006
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lovely landscape with a great sky. lovely colors
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/15/2006
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Was this shot's aspect squeezed? It sure feels that way. Awesome job, though, and congrats on the Photo of the Day award, Brian!
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Jacob French
{K:6315} 6/15/2006
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Brian,
This is about the...well...I can't count them all...let's say 10th photo of yours I've seen and I like them all. I REALLY appreciate the way you use wide angles. They all have a surrealistic feeling that intrigues me and makes me a fan. This shot is no exception.
Well done!
J
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Gökhan KARAMAN
{K:8878} 6/14/2006
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perfect
wonderfull landscape image...
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 6/14/2006
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The surreal world created by Brian! SOOOO recognizable :))
Jeanette
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Hanan E-H
{K:316} 6/14/2006
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I got more amazed when I saw the raw pic. wow, u did a great work here!
Hanan
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Martin .
{K:24957} 6/14/2006
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brian,
You are the "Master" of post processing my friend.
Well done indeed,
Marty
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Anouch VOSSOUGHI
{K:488} 6/14/2006
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great job.. nice colors.. clouds are very beautifull.. bravo
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Howie Mudge
{K:27933} 6/14/2006
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Lovely colours and exposure and wonderful landscape capture.
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 6/14/2006
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This is very intriguing. The road leads one's eye from the foreround right through the background and beyond. Your have shown great details in the road and in the green plants. The clouds also lead one's eye to the focus in the background. Wonderfully composed and presented.
MAry
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Diego Bullita
{K:17017} 6/14/2006
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hi brian,
spectacular photo for this spectacular landscape!
optimals colours !!!
compliments
diego
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brian underdown
{K:-960} 6/14/2006
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heres a screenshot of the raw in rawshooter for you.i cant obviously post a raw file.all i did was crop the image at the end of the horizon point.the layerered a cloud shot to the horizon point.
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Hakan AKIRMAK
{K:15913} 6/14/2006
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Excellent work Brian! That's fascinating! 7++
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Uzletgâh Sev.
{K:582} 6/14/2006
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wonderfull..
congrats..
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Tony Hunter
{K:4647} 6/14/2006
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Good Landscape with a great sky. It really is the road (path) to no where. Regards
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Ken Masters
{K:408} 6/14/2006
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Whoa bro talk about beauty. Excellent composition man.
10++++!
What did you use to edit, and how did you go about doing so?
Do you have the raw image by any chance?
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9096} 6/14/2006
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Pretty amazing! It is so perfectly symmetric that it almostlooks like it has been mirrored! Nice work.
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