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Shenandoah National Park,VA

© Mike Rubin

Shenandoah National Park,VA

Uploaded: August 18, 2006

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Sandy Bottom Overlook, elevation 2705' Approx. 7:45pm

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Comments

Mike Rubin August 19, 2006

Critiques appreciated, Thanks #506222

August 19, 2006

Magazine Quality, All the way!!
#3185105

Carol Teal August 19, 2006

You're back! Nice shot (I like the pink color in the sky) and I know we are going to see many more! #3185417

Mike Rubin August 19, 2006

Willard and Carol, Thanks for the comments. #3186151

TS August 20, 2006

For me the bottom is too dark, I would crop the bottom and make this a smaller horizontal panoramic image. This image is stunning from the middle to the top, just my thought. #3188537

Dennis Flanagan level-classic August 20, 2006

I like this but also appreciate Tami's remark. Maybe just crop about an inch from the bottom because it is integral to the changing shades as you get closer to the horizon.

Whatever you do, it is an outstanding photo. #3188661

Mike Rubin August 20, 2006

Tami & Dennis, Thanks for the comments and suggestion, my only concern is that I already cropped the top and think that if I crop any from the bottom that I will end up with an image that would be too narrow.However I will give it a try. the original was shot in RAW, Do you think I should just lighten the bottom ? #3190262

August 20, 2006

I would try both and see what you like best. I have a very similar photo somewhere. I will look for it. I made mine in NC. #3190293

TS August 20, 2006

There are some good examples on the past winners and finalist page for landscapes. All sizes to check out. #3190323

Wayne L August 20, 2006

I see the lower left has another mountain layer in it with some green foliage. Maybe lighten some but I wouldn't remove it. It adds more depth to the overall photo.
Love it! #3190341

Mike Rubin August 20, 2006

Gayle,Tami& Wayne
Thanks for the additonal suggestions and comments #3190541

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 01, 2007

Visited your gallery and love both the Shenandoah landscapes. Really liked "Window Shopping," too. I chose to comment on this photo because I found the discussion interesting. I have a sunset photo with horses in it with the same problem. Did you try lightening the bottom sections? Thanks for visiting my gallery.
Nikki McDonald #3769129

Mike Rubin January 01, 2007

Thank you Nikki, when I tried to lighten it more. I did not care for the results.The "Window Shopping" was a 1/4 of the entire window. I thought it had the most interesting composition of things.It was shot in Colonial Williamsburg VA. #3769198

Janet January 02, 2007

That is stunningly beautiful! #3773330

Ariel Lepor January 30, 2007

The lighting is so beautiful, Mike!! #3893444

Mike Rubin January 31, 2007

Thanks for the comments Janet and Ariel.
It was 2 hrs from the time I set up the tripod until a pressed the cable release. The family wasn't too happy, but like the shot. #3894484

Kimi A. Phillips January 31, 2007

Mike, I went to visit your gallery for the first time, just stunning! I can't pick my fav. but WOW! I love all the old buildings. #3895760

Mike Rubin January 31, 2007

Kimi, Thanks for the comments on my gallery. Old buildings are great, They wait patiently for you to take their picture and never complain that.."You took my bad side", "you made me look ____","why didn't you tell me I look terrible in this color?"....
They are even more accommodating than landscapes which can have weather issues, LOL #3898201

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