Buttermilk Falls, NY

4 images combined using Photomatix software.

John - wonderful image seamless and "believable" - very well done!

Wonderful work. Can you tell us what the four parts were? I can't tell!

Strong composition. With the focus on the roots, and the trunks arching back, it really gives the impression that the trees are holding their own against the power of gravity and rushing water.

Very cool effect. You're a wizard. I want to learn how to do this sort of thing when I grow up. Wonderful work ... thanks for sharing it. BD

I THINK he means four separate exposures of the same scene, combined to create high dynamic range. That's what MY copy of Photomatix is for, at least.

 

Fine image in any case. Love to see it as b/w.

Susan, Les is correct. I took four exposures allowing for a proper exposure of the sky and yellow foliage which was in sun and then the foreground which was in shade. I let Photomatix (software) blend the four images and then used their tonemapping software to work the blended image.

Beautiful.

 

Red leaf makes the final tuch.

Really beautiful work, John!

Follow up comment ... this picture is ridiculously underrated. Not sure how anyone can hang a 3/3 on this. BD

John, this is gorgeous! It feels as though the trees are hanging on for dear life, battered by the elements.

Thanks Jackie! Nice to hear from you. B. Dodson thanks for your kind comment and support. Don't sweat it... I can handle the low ratings.... :).

Hello John

This is a wonderful composition !

 

I love Your image with Colla!

About Your question about my Namibia tree. Of course, I have that tree in many images. Just look at the DESERTSCAPES folder (2003) and AFRICA folder (2006)/ cheers Jana

Beautiful work John. I have not used "Photomatix" at the moment content using PS. What are the benefits? Clive

... you really get the colors to pop but don't make it look unnatural. Great shot as well. Amazing how that tree can thrive in so unhospitable a surrounding.