Row of Trees, Palouse

wow

Magical photo 7/7

its what i say magical light on landscape ...beautiful landscape ..great composition and light ..congrats .7/7 .

OUTSTANDING IMAGE!

Bravooo!!!!!

In fact,I can't find any word to explain this marvels photo.

Terrific, superb, outstanding!

Are you kidding me wow!!! the greens are amazing!! I would loved to see that framed on a wall.. great work..10/10

Striking image of an area of outstanding natural beauty!

Chip, First I want to say "I love your work and find it comparative to Marc Adamus", whom I'm sure you know. And while I have a great respect for your photographic work, I still find it bewildering as to how either you or Marc can create images like this without some what intense Photoshop editing. Certainly, I agree it helps to live in the region so visiting these amazing places when they are in the midst of a dramatic weather unfolding is a big plus whether that be the lighting, storm, sunset etc.. that you are ready with camera in hand. I for one would love to see this in raw format right from the camera. Just for my own knowledge that this effect can't be done just by snapping a photo with all the right settings and at the right time. Please as a photographer to an aspiring photographer(s) don't leave me (us) feeling so inadequate behind my (our) camera. And while I don't want you to hand out any secret tricks or tips that you have aquired...I just don't want to feel so inadequate. And by the chance that you must make me out inadequate...please do so gently. Thanks..your pictures rock. – Vicki

Hey Vicki-thanks very much for the comments and the visit. Not much beyond basic editing that could be done in any editing program was done here. Just some levels adjustments, and local contrast adjustments, plus sharpening, etc. Pretty basic stuff. I visit this area almost daily during the spring when the greens and the flowers arrive. The light captured here doesn't happen very often-it was filtering through some storm clouds during a break in a thunderstorm around sunset. Very clear, clean, golden light, not hazy like it is much of the time during periods of high pressure. (a polarizing filter helped punch things up even more) The raw file looks similar, just a bit flat as raw digital files do. Hope this explanation helps. Good luck to you! Chip

Nice picture.