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06-SEP-2007 John Prichard

2917 South Rim

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Wyoming

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
1/125s f/2.8 at 4.6mm hide exif
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Date/Time06-Sep-2007 11:57:35
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SD800 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.6 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
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John Prichard 15-Sep-2009 17:14
You are right about the bright light and color. However, bright sunlight gives you shadow and shadow is what you need to see depth and layers. So many of the canyon ridges blend in and shadow separates them ... last year I read up on what might save these pictures and found that detailing every other ridge with either enhanced contrast or sharpening might do the trick. I didn't do too many since it was a lot of work but I was pleased with the results. This is one that I was pleased with ... if you look carefully at a bigger representation on black you will see that every so often a downward running ridge will stand out a little better and draw you in toward the back of the photo.
ctfchallenge15-Sep-2009 03:41
You know, the more I look at this photo, the more I think that you never could have gotten so much detail under anything except flat light, as strong shadows would have obliterated parts of the image. Very well seen and shot, John.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge11-Sep-2009 05:19
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnprichard/3081409588/in/set-72157608618786322/
use all sizes button top edge or slideshow button to view large on black
John