Dolomites Panorama - Sexten/Sesto - reworked


Posted by Swissblad on Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:55 pm

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Early morning autumnal panorama of the Sextner Rotwand.
Nikon D500 with Nikkor 16-80mm.
Composite stitch made in PS CC.

Edit - I have reprocessed the image and pulled in shadow detail, especially the trees and autumn foliage - C&C welcome.

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by Carol Clarke on Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:35 pm
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A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me. Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
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by John Labrenz on Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:55 pm
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Nice pano with lovely light
 

by Swissblad on Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:14 pm
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Carol Clarke wrote:A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me.  Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
Thanks Carol - larger view here

I could probably work the shadow detail a bit more.
 

by Swissblad on Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:16 pm
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John Labrenz wrote:Nice pano with lovely light
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:10 am
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Swissblad wrote:
Carol Clarke wrote:A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me.  Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
Thanks Carol - larger view here

I could probably work the shadow detail a bit more.
Thanks Sinuhe, so much better to view the larger view!
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by Swissblad on Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:20 am
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Carol Clarke wrote:
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Carol Clarke wrote:A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me.  Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
Thanks Carol - larger view here

I could probably work the shadow detail a bit more.
Thanks Sinuhe, so much better to view the larger view!
My pleasure, Carol!

I took your advice and reworked the shadow detail.....curious as to your preference.
 

by Ed Cordes on Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:08 pm
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I love the light on the mountain, but agree, even in the larger version the shadows seem too blocked up. Try making a layer and just working on the shadows then erase the upper portion so the shadow work only shows where it is needed. just a thought.
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by Swissblad on Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:37 am
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Ed Cordes wrote:I love the light on the mountain, but agree, even in the larger version the shadows seem too blocked up.  Try making a layer and just working on the shadows then erase the upper portion so the shadow work only shows where it is needed.  just a thought.
Thanks, Ed - appreciate your input - will give it a try.
 

by Carol Clarke on Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:17 am
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Swissblad wrote:
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Swissblad wrote:
Carol Clarke wrote:A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me.  Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
Thanks Carol - larger view here

I could probably work the shadow detail a bit more.
Thanks Sinuhe, so much better to view the larger view!
My pleasure, Carol!

I took your advice and reworked the shadow detail.....curious as to your preference.
Certainly a further improvement with more detail coming through in the dark tree line.  The more detail you can extract, the better IMO but don't take it too far. :)  
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by Swissblad on Mon Oct 30, 2017 6:04 am
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Carol Clarke wrote:
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Carol Clarke wrote:
Swissblad wrote:
Carol Clarke wrote:A nice subject for the pano presentation with beautiful light on the peaks but the dark foreground, especially as shown at this size, is just a touch too much of a contrast for me.  Maybe a larger size would show more detail in the blacks.
Thanks Carol - larger view here

I could probably work the shadow detail a bit more.
Thanks Sinuhe, so much better to view the larger view!
My pleasure, Carol!

I took your advice and reworked the shadow detail.....curious as to your preference.
Certainly a further improvement with more detail coming through in the dark tree line.  The more detail you can extract, the better IMO but don't take it too far. :)  
Thanks Carol - You're correct - I need to take it back a bit.
The easiest would be to start with the RAW images from scratch.....here's waiting for the next rainy day.
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