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Thanks for asking. I am software short right now (buying Lightroom 3 soon and PSPX3). First, I shoot in RAW and meter for the highlights. In Raw Shooter Essentials, I develop one set for the bright areas and then a lighter set to bring up the shadows. I stitch both sets as separate files then layered and blended them in Elements 6 (came with my scanner and it's yucky). This blending wasn't needed on the last shot, because everything was bright. The former two shots were just too dark in the foreground.

Hope that gives some ideas.

Cheers,
Seth

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I may see what I can do about the clouds. Surely there's a solution. Good eyes though to pick it out.

Cheers,
Seth

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I must say, I'm thrilled by the positive response. I'm also impressed that several of you caught the clouds. They didn't jump out at me, but now that you mention it I may try to fix them.

Cheers,
Seth

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2x3 (6) photos pano.



link to full image, just remove the space ....( I didn't whanted that the image show full resolution here and dpreview gallery host maximum of 20Mpixel photo :P)

http://www . ulozisko.sk/obrazky/310157/Untitled-2.jpg
 
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SirSeth said:
No problem with the moving elements (they weren't really moving). As you can see by the water it was early and still.
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Ripples in the water, though. The clouds do look rather weird in the first shot, too, as pointed out by others.

I'm excessively finicky about stuff like that.
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Also, I don't know what you are thinking of for a tripod, but this was my first trip with my Slik 500DX and I really really like it. What a great piece of quality kit for the price. I have no doubt that it will last a decade. The only drawback is the weight (and it required a bushing purchased separately for my 3/8" head).

I also really like my Triopo RS-3 head. It's my first Arca-Swiss compatible head and I like that the plates are low profile. I got a real deal though. I might go for a PhotoClam if I were paying full price.
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I ended up buying a cheap(ish) clone with a reasonable looking ball head. It wasn't horribly expensive so I can always on-sell it if it isn't adequate.

Bound to be better than the old and too-lightweight video style tripods I currently have. (They sway about in any breeze with a camera present, and blow over in moderate winds without the weight of a camera. They are lightweight, though... :))
SirSeth said:
I encourage you to give panoramics a try even without a tripod. The last shot was a series that was hand held. No special skill, just make sure enough is overlapping. Auto-Stitch is very smart and it's free. It's certainly worth trying at that price.
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I'll be travelling up-country in a couple of weeks and plan to have a go in a couple of spots. Hopefully it won't snow too much or I'll have to take another route that I'm less familiar with.

I'll post here when (if?) I get some results.
 
SirSeth said:
I must say, I'm thrilled by the positive response.
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You should be, they are cracking shots.

The clouds and moving branches on the right can be removed with careful use of the clone tool. (Use a feathered brush, and zoom in close. Shouldn't be too difficult as the background is almost uniform in colour.)

I have had no time recently to really get out and take photos, but am planning a trip to some mountains here in China. Here's hoping!

David.

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Congrats on the new tripod and I hope your trip goes really well. Snow could add that special something to the photography, but making the traveling more stressful.

I look forward to seeing your panoramas or matrices, but don't post them in this thread (if that is what you meant) or you'll not get many looks. Just like to the new thread from here so I'll be sure to see them and so they won't get buried.

Cheers,
Seth

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Cloning would work, however, now on my new computer I only have PSE6 and I really don't like the cloning tool. The PSPX3 clone tool works tons better imo, and I'm planning a purchase of LR3 and PSPX3 soon. At that time, I'll redo all these anyhow. I'd love to try a more advanced stitching program as well. There are some very advanced offerings (Though I'm eying Zerene Stacker before putting out money for a really nice panorama software.

Cheers,
Seth

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Hi,

Wow!...Beautifully Done and Great composition There !!!......Absolutely Refreshing and cool!......Kudos on a job well done and thanks for sharing. Now you made me feel like getting an E-1 Back....Miss them Kodak colours !!!

Thanks ....James.

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Great results, Seth. Thanks for sharing. Brings back memories of a fabulous camping trip. The Tetons & Jenny Lake are a wonderful experience.

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1 & 2 both have unnatural curves to the water line. Give Microsoft ICE a try as it will allow you to correct these. It will also output Photoshop files with layers and that will let you manually blend those clouds.

p.s. All three images have nice compositions and color for panos. When are you going to try a gigapixel pano?
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These are some of the very best landscape photos I have ever seen, anywhere, anytime.

I am stunned by their beauty, depth, color, light, detail, and composition.

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From a fellow math man, thanks for the very high compliment. I must say, that if you ever make it to the Grand Tetons, an early morning walk around Jenny Lake is a must. On two mornings I saw some of the most beautiful scenes I've ever witnessed and it was very exciting to point my camera at them. Very fulfilling and with Yellowstone just up the road it's my kind of paradise. My only dilemma this time was where to be at sunrise. Here's a shot with rather bland lighting... I just ran out of mornings for this. Note the herd of Bison in the distance. It was hard to get it all. :)



Yellowstone this time also gifted me with some really spectacular clouds.



Cheers,
Seth

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SirSeth wrote:

On two mornings I saw some of the most beautiful scenes I've ever witnessed and it was very exciting to point my camera at them.

I'm in China, but there seem to be very very few clear skies. We hardly see the small hill behind us. When the days are clear, I'm working!

I envy you Sir Seth, and have shown my Chinese students what clear air looks like using your photos. They were impressed. :)

Well done!

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