Smokey Sunrise

[seabee1999]

As many in the Nor-Cal/ Nevada region know, there are some major wildfires going on near Sacramento, Paradise, Chico, etc (Nor-Cal). Yesterday the smoke started rolling in from these fires and lucky for me I had my camera with me to shoot the sunrise. The sun looks so cool now in the mornings with a red hue. I did my best to capture the rising sun. Enjoy

God Bless,
David

Yesterday: D1x and 200mm ISO400

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[ghursh]

I know what you mean i am staying at the base of mt rose... the smoke has been a constant since we got in yesterday... i went out this morning to shoot the Stone mother... well worth the trip should have shots of that up next week...

 

[seabee1999]

I know what you mean i am staying at the base of mt rose... the smoke has been a constant since we got in yesterday... i went out this morning to shoot the Stone mother... well worth the trip should have shots of that up next week...

I didn't know you were in town. I would have found a way to see you yesterday evening. My wife and I made it to Reno yesterday to take care of our cell phone bill. Dang:frown: Well enjoy your time and I look forward your shots.

God Bless,
David

 

[ghursh]

we will be up at the lake tomorrow... so we shall see what i can get at the falls...

 

[seabee1999]

we will be up at the lake tomorrow... so we shall see what i can get at the falls...

Have fun George. I look forward to your shots.

God Bless,
David

 

[Commodorefirst]

Hello David,

well this shot, hmmm......., I just don't seem to care for it, maybe this is one of those it was better in person with the haze and smoke and red sky? Or it just doesn't strike a chord with me.

I like the composition, and placement of the sun vs the trees, but am bothered by the color in the image, maybe a straight BW might work for me, don't know, but I wanted you to have my thoughts, But regardless, thanks as always for putting the critique icon on your images.

Wade

 

[seabee1999]

Hello David,

well this shot, hmmm......., I just don't seem to care for it, maybe this is one of those it was better in person with the haze and smoke and red sky? Or it just doesn't strike a chord with me.

I like the composition, and placement of the sun vs the trees, but am bothered by the color in the image, maybe a straight BW might work for me, don't know, but I wanted you to have my thoughts, But regardless, thanks as always for putting the critique icon on your images.

Wade

Thank you Wade. You are right, it is a shot where it looks better in person than on the camera. I will revisit the b&w again. I wanted to show the redness of the sun which is why I didn't use the b&w originally. The smoke lingered around some more this morning so I took some more shots. I am hoping today's ones look a bit better. Many thanks for you C&C Wade. It is greatly appreciated.

God Bless,
David

 

[Desert Rat]

Nice shooting Tex... I will be in Sacramento Saturday shooting Sunflowers...

 

[seabee1999]

Nice shooting Tex... I will be in Sacramento Saturday shooting Sunflowers...

Many thanks Eric. Have fun in Sac.

God Bless,
David

 

[Bob Coutant]

Hello David,

well this shot, hmmm......., I just don't seem to care for it, maybe this is one of those it was better in person with the haze and smoke and red sky? Or it just doesn't strike a chord with me.

I like the composition, and placement of the sun vs the trees, but am bothered by the color in the image, maybe a straight BW might work for me, don't know, but I wanted you to have my thoughts, But regardless, thanks as always for putting the critique icon on your images.

Wade

How about a compromise using a tone-based mask to selectively convert the lower value tones to B&W? [leaving the sun and its red glow as is]

 

[siinjen]

My kind of shots too David...Very nice!
sal

 

[seabee1999]

How about a compromise using a tone-based mask to selectively convert the lower value tones to B&W? [leaving the sun and its red glow as is]

I could do that. Selective color like that I have no idea on how to do though. If you have a tutuorial for me to try I give it a whirl Bob.

God Bless,
David

 

[seabee1999]

My kind of shots too David...Very nice!
sal

Many thanks Sal.

God Bless,
David

 

[Bob Coutant]

I could do that. Selective color like that I have no idea on how to do though. If you have a tutuorial for me to try I give it a whirl Bob.

God Bless,
David

Sorry David. After I opened my big mouth, I decided I should try the suggestion -- if anything, it weakened the feeling of the image:redface:.

 

[ghursh]

maybe this is one of those shots where if you have seen it first hand you get it!

 

[seabee1999]

Sorry David. After I opened my big mouth, I decided I should try the suggestion -- if anything, it weakened the feeling of the image:redface:.

Thanks for taking the effort. It is appreciated. Send me what you got sometime. I'd love to see your rendition.

maybe this is one of those shots where if you have seen it first hand you get it!

Yeah, you kinda have to see it in person.

God Bless,
David

 

[dmwphoto]

I happen to like it very much. You have good detail in the trees and a balance exposure overall. I would be tempted to print this one.
dave

 

[seabee1999]

I happen to like it very much. You have good detail in the trees and a balance exposure overall. I would be tempted to print this one.
dave

Thanks Dave. I'll have to look into printing it. That thought never crossed my mind. Thanks for looking and commenting.

God Bless,
David

 

[Bob Coutant]

David,
If you'd like to try selective color, you might want to read Peano's posts in this thread:
https://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=175098