Shot RAW, converted two copies (lighter/darker) to TIFF using Nikon Capture Editor.
Merged the two copies using layer mask in PSCS. Cropped image. Cloned out a few irregularities. Dodged in selected areas (person, rays, tips of trees). Worked on overall colour. Saved as TIFF again.
Opened in PSP9, worked on overall colour a tad more, resized, sharpened, ran through lightest salt and pepper, saved as JPG.
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Place: 29 out of 329 Avg (all users): 6.3485 Avg (commenters): 6.6667 Avg (participants): 6.2816 Avg (non-participants): 6.4211 Views since voting: 1938 Views during voting: 298 Votes: 198 Comments: 19 Favorites: 4 (view)
A really "Insignificant" subject and a wonderful background makes of a great Zen photo. I like everything about this photo but for the title. The man does not seem to meditating. This picture is perfect example of Zen "style" of art and it did not needed any title to communicate this. I feel a little more of saturation of subject's cloths and using more appropriate title would make this even better. Goodluck.8.
Very lovely image. I like the emphasis on scale here and I think there is a nice zen to the photo. The way you handled the natural lighting is superb. I like the tone and colors as well. Focus seems good but a little soft and yet I think that works. Though I think the image as is works just great, I do think if you were to actually crop out the entire bottom portion to just below that rock outcropping on the right side, I'd love the image even more. There is a soft, ethereal feel to that portion of the image that I think is absolutely gorgeous. But that's just me and maybe it would be worth exploring at the end of the challenge. Great entry. I gave a 7 and a favorite for that top portion. :D
Nice photo. To me, and I find myself saying this often, the bystander detracts from the image. This shot of nature perfectly meets the challenge of presenting a still, serene scene. The guy in there adds nothing and distracts the eye. Would also have liked to see a bit more blur on the waterfalls to really nail the dreamy feeling already established by the light coming through that fog. Composition is great, nature gave you some perfect lights. Very nice. 5.
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