squiver 0 Posted July 27, 2010 Cappadocia, Turkey, is a region of exceptional natural wonders and aunique historical and cultural heritage. The spectacular volcaniclandscape is entirely sculpted by millions of years of erosion. Windand rain have created a bizarre field of hundreds of conicalformations. Many of these pillars, known as fairy chimneys, containlabyrinths and caves where Christians once hid to avoid persecution.I visited this area earlier this year in search of new locations forour tours and workshops. I had seen images of the region that lookedvery interesting, but I hadn't imagined it would be so spectacular.When I took this shot, the weather was not cooperating at all; a dullgrey sky that did nothing for the scene. I decided to just scout thewhole area, find different angles that I could try to shoot later.While I was working, the weather changed. Dark rain clouds started toform that contrasted very nicely with the yellow sand stone. After Iset up for this shot, I just waited to see what would happen. At onepoint, the sky opened up behind me, just enough for the sun to peekthrough and throw some light on the pillars. I usually try to avoidthis kind of perspective distortion, but in this case I thought itworks very well as it emphasizes the height of these fairy chimneys.If you would like to join me on this landscape photography workshop,please have a look at my website. Link to comment
gaule 0 Posted July 27, 2010 I think the HDR treatment brings out very well the character of these rock formations. You were lucky to have such a dramatic sky as your background. I have see the Chimneys on a bright, sunny day, against an immaculate blue sky, and they did not look half as forceful as they do here. Link to comment
hamidfarzandian 0 Posted July 27, 2010 Brilliant shot! Nice color variation between rocks and the dramatic sky! Just more room for the left rock would augment the composition and effectiveness. Regards.Hamid. Link to comment
squiver 0 Posted July 28, 2010 PJ - this is not HDR. Just plain oldfashioned masking and local contrast enhancements. Link to comment
Gianluigi Albanese 73 Posted September 17, 2010 Nice composition and nice perspective.Gianluigi Link to comment
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