R.Philip
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I was in GTNP for a couple weeks. I visited Oxbow Bend repeatedly over those weeks hoping to capture nice clouds, calm water, and the reflections of Mt. Moran and friends. All the elements coming together alluded me, but I came away with these images, among others, that I felt were pleasing.
There is no mistaking that this is location is one of God's myriad fantastic locations in our great country. God blessed America.
I ride for the Patriot Guard. Since these images were taken around Memorial Day (the day we celebrate our veterans and those that have fallen. It isn't a weekend to pray to our grill/pool/beach gods!). I wish to thank all you veterans and current serviceman for your service and your sacrifice. Me and my friends salute all of you!
This was a 8-9 a.m. morning 3 image HDR with the clouds and storms that were pervasive during most of my visit. I took out the road and expanded the landscape and I made the tree on the left fuller. I always juice up the color saturation and made the sky more dramatic.
Here is a sunrise 3 image HDR that was taken shortly after sunrise. I used Photomatix Pro on these two images. I haven't used it for several years and just used some of their presets. I find that the current presets do not include one that is as natural as what I remember. I do not remember which preset this was but it is the best I could manage.
Here is a shot taken toward the end of my trip at mid-day with no clouds. It was the first time I was able to see the water totally calm. I made it into a pano with limited edits. I was dissappointed with the lack of a cloud element, but love the crispness and clarity of the image and the reflection.
There is no mistaking that this is location is one of God's myriad fantastic locations in our great country. God blessed America.
I ride for the Patriot Guard. Since these images were taken around Memorial Day (the day we celebrate our veterans and those that have fallen. It isn't a weekend to pray to our grill/pool/beach gods!). I wish to thank all you veterans and current serviceman for your service and your sacrifice. Me and my friends salute all of you!
This was a 8-9 a.m. morning 3 image HDR with the clouds and storms that were pervasive during most of my visit. I took out the road and expanded the landscape and I made the tree on the left fuller. I always juice up the color saturation and made the sky more dramatic.
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.
Here is a sunrise 3 image HDR that was taken shortly after sunrise. I used Photomatix Pro on these two images. I haven't used it for several years and just used some of their presets. I find that the current presets do not include one that is as natural as what I remember. I do not remember which preset this was but it is the best I could manage.
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.
Here is a shot taken toward the end of my trip at mid-day with no clouds. It was the first time I was able to see the water totally calm. I made it into a pano with limited edits. I was dissappointed with the lack of a cloud element, but love the crispness and clarity of the image and the reflection.
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.
I need to get up there, it's only about a four hour drive from where I live.
