Whitman County Growers (Re-Post)

My vote is for the revised Ian. I am one who generally looks for a white and black point to eliminate a "milky" appearance. The second has more pop, but as some have mentioned, perhaps it has lost it's "atmosphere". As far as the magenta, it probably looks that way because of it's struggle with the compliment of green, so it is believable for me. My thought is that there is a subtle blue cast, perhaps brought on by the late light, but it might be worth adding some yellow to see if it provides a some warmth. All of these comments are pretty much P.N. fodder as far as I'm concerned, it is a "Symphony of shapes, curved lines and color".

Excellent work. Hats off...

Beautiful Ian, thats a wonderful place to shoot. Is this in Washington state or something?

Thanks again everyone. I really am blown away at how much response this photo has received.

It has been sitting in my 'holds' folder for several months now and I was somewhat uncertain of its merits. I personally prefer several of the other Palouse WA shots I have posted previously more than this one. But, clearly this has resonated with many people.

Pnina, thanks for the thoughts on why you prefer the original. I can see how the original has more of a sense of depth and distance in it. To my eyes it looks more "natural". However, this is already a surreal landscape and I prefer the revisions I made -- even if they push a bit at that naturalness.

My original RAW file is quite flat in contrast and I had already pushed this quite a bit. I was hesitant to go too much further; so, since I like the results, I should especially thank Bulent and Charles for prompting me to make the changes.

Mark, I can see what you mean about a bit of a blue cast. This is especially evident in the long shadowed mid-ground. But, if I move the overall colour balance, the background area start to look pea-soupy. If simply warm just the shadows, I feel that I am starting to lose the appearance of contrast between the shadows and the highlights. If I make a minor enough adjustment that it doesn't effect my sense of the contrast or the other colour balances, I don't feel it is a significant enough improvement to warrant making the change. So, I am keeping it as is.

David, this is indeed in Washington State:

You can see much of the terrain even from google maps: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=46.845399,-117.278709&spn=0.216506,0.528717&t=h&z=12

Click to show the satellite and terrain views.

I think I am late, but wanted to stop-by anyways. I find it to be great in colors and light. Congratulations Ian!

 

Regards

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The fantasy you have evoked, particularly with the strong magenta casts fits perfectly, Ian, with the mood you've created. Together with the pinkish cast over those human structures. They seem to bask in the light of grace, whilst walloing, like the viewer in the gentle rhythms of the hills. Sheer magic. Toast

The light, composition and colours are all truly inspiring. Great shot.

This is like a dream landscape and the composition is absolutely perfect.  WOW!