Seven Devils from Heaven's Gate


Posted by jtanner on Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:59 am

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The Seven Devils are part of the Hells Canyon area that spans eastern Oregon and western Idaho. I was driving through on my way home from Boise and figured a long, backcountry detour was in order. I'd been wanting to check the area out anyway. After some exploring, I found myself on a fire lookout peak called Heaven's Gate. I sat up here for 5 hours waiting for the harsh light and haze to give way to some golden light. Unfortunately, the heavy winds blew most of the clouds through. I shot what I got. This is the first pano I've done.

Nikon D750
Nikon 14-24 2.8
ISO 100
f/13
1/40 sec.

7 images stitched in LR, processed in LR and PS.

Thanks for checking it out!

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:39 am
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I like the colors in this one. I think it might be a little stronger with a little bit of the sky cropped off the top to put the peaks a bit closer to the upper third line.
 

by jtanner on Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:30 pm
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E.J. Peiker wrote:I like the colors in this one.  I think it might be a little stronger with a little bit of the sky cropped off the top to put the peaks a bit closer to the upper third line.
Thanks, E.J. Rule of thirds rules! I chopped the top.
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by Ron Day on Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:37 pm
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Much improved with the crop! Very nice!
 

by John Labrenz on Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:19 am
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Agreed! the crop version works so much better!
 

by jtanner on Thu Jul 13, 2017 1:22 pm
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Thanks for the great comments and suggestions. I always try to avoid cropping, obviously at times to a fault. After chopping the top off this, I definitely see a big difference. Thanks!
 

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