It was one of the warmest days of the year so far, and an uphill adventure was ahead of us, as we walked 4 miles (2 miles there and 2 miles back) to an old, unused reservoir. Getting there was 90% uphill, and combined with the heat, it was a hard walk. But it was worth it in the end.
I’ve been neglecting my 18-135mm lately, so I was armed with that attached to my Fujifilm X-T3. All images were shot in basic Classic Chrome and raw. Todays images are edited raw files, using Photoshop. I had an idea in mind before I left on what I wanted, and I think I have achieved the look and images that I wanted.
I just thought I would do some experimenting with the Orton Effect using a technique in Photoshop. Also, there was some dodging and burning and vignette’s used. Much more editing than I usually do, but you know me… I like to do something different all the time.
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Beautiful colors and beautiful light effects, especially the first one in the forest, the light and the shadows, very beautiful.
Great Mark !
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Thank you, that is my favourite shot of the day. I just passed that opening and the light was shining through, so just knew I wanted to edit the raw on it and make it even more beautiful.
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I love your Robin it’s so different from our over here in the States, and the last image is so dreamy! Nicely done.
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Thank you very much. Yes, I realised only a short while ago that our Robins and American Robins are very different. Beautiful birds, my favourite ones to photograph, especially in winter when they are so beautiful against winter colours.
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Beautiful Photos. It was probably ten degrees cooler in the woods. You had a hot trek!
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Thank you. Yes, it was a little cooler in the woods.
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Your pictures make me feel like going on a mushroom hunt, but I guess it’s not possible in the summer. Gorgeous!
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Thank you very much 🙏
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Lovely shots Mark.Glad you enjoyed the trek up to Cefn Cwrt Reservoir. Been ther more times than I can remember but would have loved to have done it with the gang!
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Thank you very much. We’re missing you, look forward to seeing you again 🙏
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