First of all, thanks for all your comments, Facebook 'likes' and tweets regarding my previous shot of the Jabel Shams canyon - they were much appreciated - and if you're interested, Jason has just posted his version of the same view here:
As for today's image: this is the one section of path on the Jabel Shams canyon walk that was fenced, and it extended for about 10 metres from end to end. Given the scale of the drops along the unfenced sections of the path I decided to avoid looking over the edge as we crossed this bit; a) because the drop was probably mind-bogglingly huge, and b) because a few strands of wire and some old twigs didn't seem like much of a defence against imminant death ;-)
On a different, but equally exciting topic ...
When I posted my previous entry I mentioned that I'd be running a couple of workshops in Austin (TX) in February: a one day HDR Crash Course on February 4th and a two day Creating Dramatic Images workshop on the 5th and 6th.
I heard from Dave Wilson (the coordinator of both workshops) earlier today who told me that there are now 15 signups for my Creating Dramatic Images workshop and nine for my HDR Crash Course. As both workshops are limited to 19 places they're likely to be full very soon, so if you think you might be interested in attending drop Dave a line:
dave AT davewilsonphotography DOT com
And if you haven't seen the details, take a look at the page linked below for info on the workshops content, pricing, and so on:
comment byCarlos Garcia at 05:32 PM (GMT) on 3 December, 2010
That's it? 3 jump ropes between you and discovering that you, in fact, are not Superman! Really nice shot. Your processing makes the colors come alive. Hmmm... there's a sermon illustration here somewhere :)
comment bydjn1 at 05:53 PM (GMT) on 3 December, 2010
The whole walk was an exercise is recognising the scale of things so yes, it would make a good illustration :)
comment byDan Kaufman at 06:25 PM (GMT) on 3 December, 2010
I love your post-processing on the cable hardware; it makes it look sculptural.
comment byValery at 06:32 PM (GMT) on 3 December, 2010
An image full of energy. Your processing really amazing. excellent result. Regards. Valery
comment byCharles Dastodd at 08:38 PM (GMT) on 3 December, 2010
I don't think I would have looked over the edge either! beautiful shot!
comment by Simon Jenkins at 12:38 AM (GMT) on 4 December, 2010
Dave there is a light blue patch to the right in the sky just over the fence peg that looks odd? Is this because the sun was to the side of you? I just ask as I have had this before.
comment byChris at 06:14 PM (GMT) on 4 December, 2010
Based on what I am seeing, if I were to look over, it would not have been for to long. I like the vibrancy and warmth you added to this scene and how you captured the directional lighting. It brings the shine out of the metal eye bolts and adds life to the overall environment. I enjoyed this, great work.
comment bydjn1 at 02:43 PM (GMT) on 5 December, 2010
Thanks everyone :)
comment byMicha at 01:18 PM (GMT) on 9 December, 2010
First of all, thanks for all your comments, Facebook 'likes' and tweets regarding my previous shot of the Jabel Shams canyon - they were much appreciated - and if you're interested, Jason has just posted his version of the same view here:
http://www.escapism-online.com/blog-entry.php?pid=315
As for today's image: this is the one section of path on the Jabel Shams canyon walk that was fenced, and it extended for about 10 metres from end to end. Given the scale of the drops along the unfenced sections of the path I decided to avoid looking over the edge as we crossed this bit; a) because the drop was probably mind-bogglingly huge, and b) because a few strands of wire and some old twigs didn't seem like much of a defence against imminant death ;-)
On a different, but equally exciting topic ...
When I posted my previous entry I mentioned that I'd be running a couple of workshops in Austin (TX) in February: a one day HDR Crash Course on February 4th and a two day Creating Dramatic Images workshop on the 5th and 6th.
I heard from Dave Wilson (the coordinator of both workshops) earlier today who told me that there are now 15 signups for my Creating Dramatic Images workshop and nine for my HDR Crash Course. As both workshops are limited to 19 places they're likely to be full very soon, so if you think you might be interested in attending drop Dave a line:
dave AT davewilsonphotography DOT com
And if you haven't seen the details, take a look at the page linked below for info on the workshops content, pricing, and so on:
http://davewilsonphotography.com/workshops/
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That's it? 3 jump ropes between you and discovering that you, in fact, are not Superman! Really nice shot. Your processing makes the colors come alive. Hmmm... there's a sermon illustration here somewhere :)
The whole walk was an exercise is recognising the scale of things so yes, it would make a good illustration :)
I love your post-processing on the cable hardware; it makes it look sculptural.
An image full of energy. Your processing really amazing. excellent result. Regards. Valery
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I don't think I would have looked over the edge either! beautiful shot!
Dave there is a light blue patch to the right in the sky just over the fence peg that looks odd? Is this because the sun was to the side of you? I just ask as I have had this before.
Based on what I am seeing, if I were to look over, it would not have been for to long. I like the vibrancy and warmth you added to this scene and how you captured the directional lighting. It brings the shine out of the metal eye bolts and adds life to the overall environment. I enjoyed this, great work.
Thanks everyone :)
Just love this pic! Perfect!