stormy light

Looks like a very nice scene but significantly underexposed in the tree and stream area as much of the detail has gone to black. It would require some GND filtration or a dual exposure technique to regain detail in the land portion and not blow out the sky.

I don't agree with E.J. The composition and mood are wonderful. I can see detail in all the darks and don't see anything that has 'gone to black'. Would love to see this printed, Mark.
Matt H

I have to agree also, that I don't see much of anything that has gone pitch black or near black.
Really like this one Mark in the way that it easily flows from top to bottom and everything seems to lead me right to the stream.
Is that birch trees that I see with the white trunks? Love the way that they stand out, and in a way, sort of acts like a frame for the stream.

Again, .................. nice!

Mike

Well folks, the histogram doesn't lie - the image is significantly underexposed, at least as posted, with data clipped on the low end (and the high end a little bit):

I like the look of this scene. I do agree the darks are a bit muddy.

What's the dark thing in the ULC?

yo all,

thanks for the comments.

the photograph is all about mood and feel rather than detail or "clarity".
the scene was turbulent and ominous - the wind was swirling, the trees swaying, and the clouds changing by the minute. i really wasn't interested in the trees, rocks, etc - i only wanted to capture the sensations of the moment.

re: gone to black. the photograph definitely has a lot of subtle, deep, dark detail. i think how you see this is really dependent on monitor calb/adjustment - it doesn't need to be very diiferent from what i'm working with to lose the dark detail.

thanks again.

ps - ej, i don't own a gnd filter, but i do use split exposures when it suits what i'm trying to convey. thanks again.

yo ken,

that a tiny patch of blue sky.

mark

Ahhh. Thanks.

ok gang,

i made the slightest of tweaks to the bottom end to more closely resemble my original file and compensate better for jpeg compression junk.

surrounded it with black instead of white to cut down on screen glare.

better?

I really enjoy the dark mood in the foreground with just enough detail to add interest and the moody sky. The image has power for me and because I am held in the image looking at the darkness for detail it creates mood and interest. Great image.

I think putting it on a dark background really helped it pop off the screen better.

Do note that the histo is independent of monitor cal.

Hey Mark, it does look a bit better. The sky fits the dark but aparent foliage.

I also like the rock peeking thru the trees in the middle.

I was wondering what the fuss was about, it looks good and moody to me, then I see you modified it a little. Does it need the blue sky? It's the one thing that doesn't seem to go with the mood IMO.

wonderful!!