Pictures of Raising Mist after a Thundershower

Photographer	Carsten Ranke {K:14453}
Project	N/A	Camera Model	Canon 300D
Categories	Digital Landscape Photoart	Film Format
Portfolio	Landscape	Lens	Canon 17-40 mm USM L
Uploaded	1/17/2005	Film / Memory Type	IBM 1GB Microdrive
		ISO / Film Speed	0
Views	476	Shutter	1/250
Favorites	4	Aperture	f/8.0
Critiques	15	Rating	5.50 / 8 Ratings
Location	City - Mariazell State - Country - Germany
About	Circular polarizer; Shutter speed: 1/60 sec (foreground) and 1/250 (sky); Aperture: 8; Exposure mode: Av; Metering mode: Evaluative; ISO: 100; Lens: 17 to 40mm; Focal length: 40mm; Subject distance: 655 m; Image quality: Raw; White balance: Auto; ; Color space: sRGB; Saturation: High; Sharpness: High; Contrast: High; Tone: Normal Composite shot, one exposed for the foreground (1/60) and another for the sky (1/250) because of wide dynamic range. About an hour after a heavy thunderstorm, it was damp and misty, and I was attacted by the haze. Was disappointed at the overcast sky image, but 2 stops underexposed there was enough detail, then enhanced using `multiply` with layers in PS. The sky image and the foreground were then stacked in PS, with a gradient layer mask for smooth transition. The foreground layer was quite dull, I tried a blending layer with `vivid light` (about 50%) and spotted this effect for some parts of the image (wood) with another layer mask and a brush because the effect on the foreground was unnatural. Another layer to reduce brightness selectively in the grain field, and at last sharpening. A lot of postprocessing, but the lighting was unsuitable even with selectively exposed RAW images.

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Bryan Miller {K:3395} 1/17/2005

Yes it is an interesting image, but I must say it looks quite unnatural. that is not bad if that is the look you are going for --- the light just doesn't look as one might anticipate when seeing this.

Interesting though

bryan

Carolyn Wiesbrock {K:14051} 1/17/2005

Absolutely stunning..excellent effect!

Martin Woudstra {K:1084} 1/17/2005

I can say that all the post processing has paid off! This is a stunning, almost supernatural capture. Nice composition also.
One for my favorites!
Congrats,

Martin

Hesham Attalla {K:921} 1/17/2005

It a lovely image but I think the sky needs to get away from the trees. I have a feeling of suffocation looking at the sky just above the tree tops. Otherwise excellent colors and a beautiful scene.

Cheers, Hesham

Roberto Carli {K:13689} 1/17/2005

Unbelievable explanation..........Nobody can do better!!!!!!!!
The result is very,very good,congrats!!!!!
best regards.

Rachel Leah {K:24704} 1/17/2005

Wow! Great shot! I absolutely love this! The lighting and coloring looks amaing and I love the mistiness of it! Incredible job... nice work :)
~Rachel~

Dino Lupani {K:15101} 1/17/2005

Veramente una splendida immagine, luce straordinaria, esecuzione eccellente, congrats!
Ciao

Ken Alexander {K:3905} 1/17/2005

Even though it looks somewhat "processed," it is certainly very beautiful, and ultimately that's what's important! Great work.

Robert Lloyd {K:9917} 1/18/2005

outstanding work lovely

Francesco Martini {K:12304} 1/18/2005

excellent image..fantastic sky!!!!!!

Giorgio Mesghetz {K:6724} 1/25/2005

magnifici posti per magnifici lavori che resteranno immortalati per sempre grazie a queste immagini...giò

Maja Gligoric {K:13402} 1/28/2005

Fantastic atmosphere,great composition and colors.
Well done!

Erik Shea {K:1597} 3/14/2005

I love looking at your shots and reading your descriptions. I'm very new to SLR Photography and I'm learning quite a bit from you and your Pictures.

patrizio napolitano

{K:13119} 3/25/2005

a great photo that represents the nature.
the colors and the fog are very suggestive
compliments
thanks for your comments
good pasqua

Chris Spracklen {K:32552} 8/10/2005

Fantastic in every respect, Carsten!!
Best regards, Chris

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