Wide Open Spaces

[rwells]

Couple of shots from the same spot. Shot with 5DMkII & 17-40L f/4
I really enjoy this lens on the the FF body.

1) 17mm
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/625298015_oUFGd-L.jpg

2) 40mm
http://rw.smugmug.com/photos/625297444_qs9cF-L.jpg

[Kinkajou]

The DSS challenge right now is "open or closed", and I think the first shot would probably be worth entering... that sky is just awesome! What a beautiful area.

Was there any PP or special technique on these?

[Eia]

What a sky! That is beautiful; can't help but sing...give me land, lots of land... :D I agree with Kinkajou; enter it in the opn-closed challenge!

[thapamd]

Love those clouds, Randy! I do notice a little quality degradation in the shadow ares of the 2nd shot where you've tried to recover detail, I think.

[rwells]

The DSS challenge right now is "open or closed", and I think the first shot would probably be worth entering... that sky is just awesome! What a beautiful area.

Was there any PP or special technique on these?


In LR2:

1) bump the Fill Light - Add some Contrast - adjust Exposure as needed

2) Same as above except I dodged the tree line


I'll look into the challenge

Thanks for your comments

[rwells]

What a sky! That is beautiful; can't help but sing...give me land, lots of land... :D I agree with Kinkajou; enter it in the opn-closed challenge!

Morning Eia,

Thanks for the kind words & I'll check out the Challenge

[rwells]

Love those clouds, Randy! I do notice a little quality degradation in the shadow ares of the 2nd shot where you've tried to recover detail, I think.

Hey Mahesh,

Your quite kind in your critique (a little quality degradation). Man, I dodged that tree-line heavily and never went back and cleaned it up. That looked...embarrasing!

Maybe I shouldn't process images at 4am anymore :rofl


I re-worked the image and replaced it here :D


Anyway, I'm finally through with 1889 images from the trip. I know I've worn you guys/gals out with them, but thank you for keeping me honest :thumb

[rainbow]

Once again, beautiful shots. I like how you shot two excellent shots at both ends of the zoom.

Rather than apologize for wearing us out, I am more concerned that you have singlehandedly put the 17 - 40 L on my "must buy list".

Keep on posting shots from your trip. I am enjoying all of them!

[rwells]

Once again, beautiful shots. I like how you shot two excellent shots at both ends of the zoom.

Rather than apologize for wearing us out, I am more concerned that you have singlehandedly put the 17 - 40 L on my "must buy list".

Keep on posting shots from your trip. I am enjoying all of them!


Rainbow,

Glad your enjoying the images :thumb and thank you for your comments.


The 17-40L f/4 lens is a FANTASTIC lens, especially considering the price. It's sharp & the color and contrast are noticeable. I think a little better than my 24-105L IS, on the color & contrast that is. Both are razor sharp.

I like my 24-105, but on a FF that 17mm is fun! It allows me to get in close and take advantage of that great WA perspective distortion. That's where I really like a WA lens.

Get one, you'll be a happy camper :thumb

[Marcy]

these are the best of your series - love the dramatic colors

[Marcy]

these are the best of your series - love the dramatic colors- also love the comparison of the 17-40 lens

[rwells]

these are the best of your series - love the dramatic colors- also love the comparison of the 17-40 lens

Well thank you Marcy. As many images as I've plastered here (and Other Cool Shots) lately, that says a lot :thumb


I do like that lens, for sure.