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Traces of Time

© Steve M. Sieren

Traces of Time

Uploaded: August 19, 2008

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I was trying out a gold blue polarizer for the first time. I toned down the magenta cast tremendously in post processing. The filter has its specific times when it can be used when it can enhance a scene and times when it can produce unwanted out of this world results. I would recommend taking shots w/ and w/ out it if you decide to try one out. F16 6secs iso 100 gnd filter Montana de Oro State Park Los Osos, California

Exif: Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Jean B. Hall August 20, 2008

Awesome shot! Truly fabulous scenery, colors, and composition. Can't believe I'm the first one to discover this. Definitely should be in the running for a prize. #982993

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 20, 2008

Well the light and colors are stunning, Steve. I love the diagonal lines of the rock strata, too; they add a lot to the dynamic impact of the composition. #6335887

Mary E. Lake August 20, 2008

WOW, this is an instant new fav Steve! It is absolutely stunning!! Wonderful tones and hues to this, :) #6336211

Steve M. Sieren August 20, 2008

Thanks Jean, Nikki, and Mary. Montana de Oro is my favorite California State Park to photograph on the Coast. #6337160

Paul D. August 20, 2008

Another beauty Steve! The B&G filter works here, especially with the PP touch-up... this doesn;t have the typical garish look that can come from that filter. One little nit... would the rock in the ULC work if you dodged it a bit? The FG has a great pop with the lighting, and my eye kind of yearns to see a little more luminance in the top left. But other than that this is a super capture! #6339257

Aleksandra Miesak September 05, 2008

Beautiful image and cool, if unexpected, result! I was wondering if it's worth picking up the B&G filter. I've seen some great results. I guess it's good to know that it takes some practice to learn the way it works with light. #6415147

Tamera S. Phillips September 06, 2008

Beautiful image! I love the textures and depth. Congrats on the EFP. #6421407

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe September 22, 2008

Great POv and colors, Steve! Congratulations! #6490058

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008

A beauty, Steve! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #6492152

Andre Goldstein September 22, 2008

Congratulations on your terrific finalist Steve! #6494240

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008

Wow, what a beautiful scene Steve!! Congratulations!!! #6495537

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