Winter Scene - Gregg Humphrey




renamed - in deference to Linc's comment

Camera:   Contax G2
Lens:   Carl Zeiss Biogon 28mm f/2.8
Film:   Kodak E100VS
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Adjustment:   Crop, color correction (warming), USM - PS 7.01
Posted:   13-Feb-2003

Rating: 8.00 (9 ratings)

Comments

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Nice set of images you've posted Gregg. This and the Woman and Gulls would be my top choices among the 4. Both would also work well in B/W I think. BTW, where in eastern california was approaching storm shot?

Bruce McKinney     13-Feb-2003 at 05:51

Agreed!

Gregg, I agree with Paolo's comment on the seagull shot: "what sharpness!" I am intrigued with the poinsettias. Wonder what it would have looked like if you could have centered them more? Still, a very interesting picture with the sharpness and color of the bracts so rich. What am I missing in my 28's sharpness...your images seem infinitely sharper than mine with the same glass. Good work.

Drayton Cooper     13-Feb-2003 at 06:20

Sharpness Unmasked

Thnaks to all for the kind comments. The Eastern California shot comes from the NE part of the state, near Susanville. As to the sharpness, of course we have the Zeiss glass to thank for that, but I've also found that Wilfred van der Vegte's method for step downsizing and sharpening really makes a difference for web presentation of these relatively small images. If you haven't read it, definitely check out Wilfred's excellent article in the archives.

Gregg Humphrey     13-Feb-2003 at 08:47

What

a nice picture Gregg. I am amazed that you can get this fine "drawing" effect without much work in PS.

Knut Skjærven     13-Feb-2003 at 09:55

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Somehow this looks surreal, like a background for a movie, or maybe a musical.

Wilfred van der Vegte     17-Feb-2003 at 11:03

great pictuture

enough said

Mal Grant     19-Mar-2003 at 06:19

Simple. . .

Gregg, the fine detail in the truncks of the pines all the way through to the tops--demonstrates a fine bit of artistry. Was this all ps or just masterful focus work?

Jerome Belthrop     19-Apr-2003 at 01:51

thanks again

I attribute the detail and resolution to a combination of camera, film and PS post processing. The G2 was on a tripod, the Zeiss 28 mm was near it's optimum setting (about f/11), recorded on very sharp E100VS film in crystal clear, mountain morning air. Wilfred's USM / step downsizing technique worked especially well on this image. This shot was taken right next to the highway (hence it's original name) and shows you don't always have to hike for miles, just slow down and get out of the car once and a while.

Gregg Humphrey     22-Apr-2003 at 19:17

Subtle Hues = Great Mood

Love the balance Gregg. The colours are really created a frigid and inviting mood IMO. Well done. Sharpness is to be expected with the wonderful Zeiss glass.

John Shephard     22-Jan-2004 at 18:32