Route of the Butterfield Stage

Taken just off the road that was once part of the Butterfield stage

route from St.Louis to San Francisco.

Excellent photo/technique. Immediately thought of Vincent Van Gogh..did you?

I know the area and you got a good sky but it is way too contrasty for my taste. Everything else is fine. Best, Dick

YEP, well you know that. If it isn't contrasty might as well be black and white. WHICH by the way THIS picture would be gorgeous in a GREAT B&W look!!

I like the entire effect that you created and I believe that it is as it should for what you had in mind. Beautiful!

Many thanks for your kind comments everyone.

 

Steve --- My ear's in the mail:-). and I washed all the blood off.

 

Dick --- I exposed for the darker blue of the sky(actually out of picture) in this one

knowing what would happen, and lightened it slightly with gamma

adjustment. Didn't increase contrast but did think about lightening it

a touch more. I guess like Micki, I prefer contrast.

 

Micki --- I haven't tried it in B&W, but I will.

 

Leo --- It is a beautiful part of the country. I love those back roads.