Shots from my Colorado trip

Buegie · 08-24-2010, 11:43 AM

Mostly landscape stuff since it's so much different than what I can see at home, the quality got killed a bit because of the resizing...C+C welcome

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12. Small amount of snow still present on the tallest peaks (elevation ~12,000 ft)

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dcstep · 08-25-2010, 05:10 PM

Great Colorado shots.

Colors are already highly saturated here due to the thin air and high altitude, so you need to be very judicious with the Saturation slider. Try a slight S-curve with the RGB curve to increase contrast and saturation at the same time for a more natural look.

Still, nice shots.

infinitekidM2C · 08-26-2010, 03:08 PM

I went there once with friends to some hot springs..truly another world..so peaceful

Buegie · 08-26-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Great Colorado shots.

Colors are already highly saturated here due to the thin air and high altitude, so you need to be very judicious with the Saturation slider. Try a slight S-curve with the RGB curve to increase contrast and saturation at the same time for a more natural look.

Still, nice shots.

thanks, I didn't mess with these too much, mostly just auto levels. I haven't been using the camera as much as I should but I want to get back into it.

dcstep · 08-26-2010, 06:24 PM

I looked at these again on Flickr and they're not nearly so saturated there. I wonder what's going on.

Buegie · 08-27-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

I looked at these again on Flickr and they're not nearly so saturated there. I wonder what's going on.

dunno...I never realized how much the computer can change the look as well. I edited these on my MBP which probably isn't the best idea, but it's the only computer I have right now. I looked at them at work on a desktop, and most of them look really saturated and some look underexposed

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dcstep · 08-28-2010, 04:39 PM

Rather than upload a separate file here, I usually link to my Flickr version of the shot and they look the same here and there.

Try doing that with the deer eating berries that's so saturated so we can see if it looks better. You'd think that it would look the same either way, but something's going on

TL · 08-28-2010, 10:32 PM

It does look a bit saturated here on my screen too but love CO. I had the opportunity to drive cross country on I-80 and saw how beautiful it was out there.

Buegie · 08-29-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Rather than upload a separate file here, I usually link to my Flickr version of the shot and they look the same here and there.

Try doing that with the deer eating berries that's so saturated so we can see if it looks better. You'd think that it would look the same either way, but something's going on

you mean like this? They look the same to me, but maybe different for you guys? Thanks for the help...

Chewy734 · 08-30-2010, 01:37 PM

I especially liked your composition on pics #11 and #12.

Buegie · 08-31-2010, 09:51 AM

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I especially liked your composition on pics #11 and #12.

Thank you sir

Mr Tonka · 09-02-2010, 07:43 PM

sweet pics!

I can't wait to hit Colorado for a summer trip. I'm always there in winter for boarding.... in the winter, most pics look very similar. not to mention that it's usually damn cold to be walking around taking pics. haha

Buegie · 09-04-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MP0WER

sweet pics!

I can't wait to hit Colorado for a summer trip. I'm always there in winter for boarding.... in the winter, most pics look very similar. not to mention that it's usually damn cold to be walking around taking pics. haha

It feels like a whole different world there when you get up into the mountains. I think everyone should see the rocky mountain national park at some point, probably one the most beautiful places our country has to offer.

Sniz · 09-10-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buegie

It feels like a whole different world there when you get up into the mountains. I think everyone should see the rocky mountain national park at some point, probably one the most beautiful places our country has to offer.

agreed

i'm on my way to Yellowstone and the surrounding Big Sky area next Tuesday for a week.

cant wait!!!

great shots OP.

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