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North Eastern Ridge of Anaktuvuk Pass (Panorama)
Posted by dj.tigersprout (New York City, United States) on 9 October 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
my first CS3 panorama!! :) standing at the northern most edge of town right where the lake begins, looking north and east... the clouds were swirling around the many majestic mountain peaks... the air was so fresh -- it was a beautiful evening!
**note -- this is 4 normal shots put together!
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@Laurie: Thanks Laurie! It was incredible!!
Yvonne S. from Tilburg, Netherlands
This is a very beautiful picture, beautiful colors and clouds in the sky.
9 Oct 2008 6:11am
@Yvonne S.: Cheers Yvonne!!
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Its a stunning view and you did a great job putting the pictures together ... beautiful!
9 Oct 2008 6:25am
@Monique: Thank you kindly Monique!! Although i can't take too much of the credit -- CS3 did all the hard stuff for me!! :)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Fantastic job - CS3 really does make this a lot easier than the older versions, but you've picked a terrific scene for your first panorama.
9 Oct 2008 6:50am
@dobbino: Thanks Rob! Yes -- it was quite easy -- glad i didn't have to learn on older software! ;)
Querques from Palleja, Spain
Wow!
This is a very nice picture, beatiful sky and clouds right there
9 Oct 2008 6:57am
dan from Paris, France
The image in panoramic restores the size and the beauty of this landscape.
Magnificent mountains in big size.
9 Oct 2008 7:23am
@dan: Merci a toi Dan!! :)
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
Clever work DJ, and very sucessful! neat image and the panorama is stunning.
9 Oct 2008 7:49am
@Maxine: Cheers Max!! :)
Elaine- from Canada
very cool panaroma, i didn't know you could do that in photoshop, i think it looks lovely! well done you!
9 Oct 2008 8:01am
@Elaine-: thanks Elaine! it was my first -- but CS3 makes it really easy to do! try it out!! :D
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wowzer my friend!! you are a clever bunny:-)) this is superb and well done you, its perfect!! Incredible, breathtaking and awesome!!!
9 Oct 2008 8:20am
@Linerberry: Thanks heaps Liners!! It was a fun experience -- got a few others coming up!! ;)
Hoshisato from Ealing, United Kingdom
Very nice stitching! For people interested in stitching panoramas together from multiple exposures and using Windows, have a look at the free Microsoft Image Composite Editor beta just made available.
9 Oct 2008 9:18am
@Hoshisato: Thanks mate!! Lucky for me, CS3 does all the work -- so i just sat back and waiting out the 5 seconds it took for alignment and blending! :D
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Panoramic size suit well to this nice landscape but it's a pity it's too small on the blog, would like to see that bigger... Like colors of clouds.
9 Oct 2008 9:40am
@Evelyne Dubos: Thanks Eveylne and yes -- it is way too small -- i will send out a larger size to everyone who commented today by email so they can experience it at a larger resolution! Thanks again!! :)
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
The trouble with my timing DJ is that all has already been said at the point I get to post.
Nice Needlework
Satisfying Stitching
9 Oct 2008 10:08am
@grouser: No worries mate -- your comments and feedback are always appreciated! No matter what order they arrive in! ;) Cheers to you!!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Excellent panoramic compo Dj, you live all sorts of adventures even of the Cs3 kind, what can I say, I don't know what I love the most about your site, your writing, your photos or your daring lol this is really beautiful...do I detect an Autumnal note in there? lol
9 Oct 2008 10:30am
@Lorraine: Thanks heaps Lorraine! And yes -- this was just a month ago -- so even though the light is quite low in the foreground, the tundra is a reddish, orangish brown!! Good spotting! :)
zOOm from Paris, France
I just love panoramic pictures... I've got one to post... somedays... Great landscaape. A magnificent picture (as always) !
9 Oct 2008 10:39am
@zOOm: Merci Florence!! It was so easy to put together -- i am certainly going to try some others!! :)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Well done panorama. That kind of landscape are really good for a panorama. A pity that we cannot display them on 1000 pixels wide.
9 Oct 2008 10:59am
Thomas Griffioen from Rotterdam, Netherlands
Aaah, what a stunning panorama! I love it! Very fine work dj! It's my favorite of the day!
9 Oct 2008 11:06am
@Thomas Griffioen: Cheers mate -- thanks heaps as always!! :) Hope your evening is good!!
jean-sebastien from St-joseph du lac, Canada
Whoa, love panoramas. I should do some :P But well this one is just awesome dj. Love the mountains shape and the diagonal line from bottom left to top right ! The road follow this path too, this is a nice composition really! Congrats!
9 Oct 2008 12:07pm
@jean-sebastien: Cheers mate -- yes do some panoramas! They are so easy and fun! I think i am going to do a good number of them now! It is such a great way to showcase an entire valley or landscape!!!
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Love the format you've chosen for this very well put together panorama. A breathtaking view, perfectly processed. Isn't CS3 Photomerge excellent! CS2 didn't correct the exposures to match, but CS3 does it seamlessly, as you've found out.
9 Oct 2008 1:07pm
@Andrew Gould: Thanks Andrew and yes -- i have heard about CS2 -- glad i waited it out! ;)
baobab from Cambridge, United States
I wish a-3 would allow this to be posted at 3200 px wide so that we could see it at a larger scale! a lovely panorama.
9 Oct 2008 1:49pm
@gbe: cheers Grant! thanks heaps for the faabulous feedback and comments as always!!! :)
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Superb!!. All hail CS3. What would we do without it!.
9 Oct 2008 3:10pm
@MaryP: Thank you Mary -- and i so agree! With the acquisition and comprehension of how to use CS3, its a whole new ball game! I can't wait til i have had more practice!!! :D
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Your panorama career is off to a flying start here, DJ - this is awesome.
9 Oct 2008 3:16pm
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
The composition is an excellent overview decision. It makes us go with our eyes to the horizontal landscape.
9 Oct 2008 3:26pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Congratulations for this beautiful pano !
9 Oct 2008 4:00pm
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
That's too bad Aminus3 wouldn't allow a bigger post, but that's ok, it's strong enough in any size. Good comp and a great shot.
9 Oct 2008 4:15pm
@Howard F.: Cheers Howard! Hang tight -- will send out a larger format tonight -- if i don't pass out as soon as i get home! ;)
Laurent from Lyon, France
superb panoramic.
I just regret That you can not make it more than 800px on Aminus because this one worth much more
Superb light
9 Oct 2008 6:00pm
@Laurent: Merci Laurent! Yes, i know -- wish it could be bigger too! I will send out a larger version by email so everyone can get a better view!! :)
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great work and very effective. Bigger would be better, but that's an A3 issue.
9 Oct 2008 7:51pm
@Graham Russon: Cheers Graham -- it would be so awesome if it displayed at a larger size!! I will send out bigger version by email later tonight! :)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Excellent... this is one thing I do want to learn how to do... cannot tell you how much I love it...
9 Oct 2008 8:03pm
@Fliss: Thanks Fliss -- it is really quite easy! Do you have CS3? Getting that program is the hardest part!! :)
danthro from Suburbia, United States
wow, stunning view, wish i could see a larger version!
9 Oct 2008 8:31pm
@danthro: Thanks mate -- think i will send out an email version to everyone that commented today at a larger size -- it really is too small to appreciate fully here! :(
Jeffster from Long Island, United States
Lovely panorama. Well done for first time. The imagery is really beautiful.
9 Oct 2008 8:53pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
An incredible view DJ, and the merging is..... what merging ? Excellent work.
9 Oct 2008 8:58pm
@Observing: Cheers Mike! I was surprised at how easy it actually was -- have a few others i need to work on now! ;)
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Very well edited. The panorama is great and I can imagine the picture un big format.
Congratulations.
9 Oct 2008 10:10pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Phenomenal. Breathtaking panorama. Stunning work DJ. Congratulations mate
9 Oct 2008 10:51pm
@Rui: Cheers Rui! :) I know last week was crazy for you -- as you mentioned. I hope it is better for you this week? ;)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great shot Dj perfectly seamless panorama Did you take the photos using a tripod?
9 Oct 2008 10:52pm
@jamesy: Thanks Deb -- you know, that is a very good question... but i don't think i did! i used my tripod for alot of the shots -- yesterday's for example... but i think for these i did not -- when i magnified these shot really big, there seemed to be less crisp detail than they should have had if it had been a tripod shot. I am a sucker for not using a tripod if at all possible -- i hate to lug them around! i do need to get an image stabilizing lens though... that would help heaps! Cheers!!
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wow - so majestic. Seamless perfection in processing, too. Amazing image - I'd put it on any wall in my house!
9 Oct 2008 10:58pm
@willow: Thanks kindly Willow! I'd be more than happy to send you a bigger copy if you are interested! Let me know! ;)
KZC from Sydney, Australia
fantastic picture postcard shot mate...
The lighting and the clouds really makes it even more stunning.
10 Oct 2008 12:22am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
You've done a simply excellent job with this dj. A magnificent scene, those mountains, seem to go on for miles!
Just read your reply to Jamesy, I don't use a tripod either, I think they are a death trap, well for me anyway's as I always end up tripping over them lol.
10 Oct 2008 12:30am
Kylie Greenan from Australia
WOW, aren't you so totally clever! I have never tried this, but you give me inspirtation. This looks incredibly difficult to get a seamless and remarkable image like this, the tones are superb, your composition is flawless, those clouds... WOW, b l o o d y fantastic DJ, bravo dear friend, BRAVO!
10 Oct 2008 12:44am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
awesome panorama, such an amazing beautiful view, great work putting them together
10 Oct 2008 1:09am
Walter from Watkinsville, United States
Contrast, mountains, water, clouds, sun, shade oh yeah, and one fantastic vantage point. I bet this would be one heck of a wall art photo blown up.
10 Oct 2008 1:18am
Pirut from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
wah.. very nice boss!! Great work! It was great if I am with u there... :)
10 Oct 2008 1:27am
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Gorgeous shot. It must look stunning full sized.
10 Oct 2008 2:05am
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
great panorama DJ! this really shows off the scale and distance the mountains cover! really great light you got in the shot as well - perfect!
10 Oct 2008 4:54am
Ma from Selma, OR, United States
Enjoyed the panorama - I will have to explore that in CS3
10 Oct 2008 5:16am
roentarre from Melbourne, Australia
This is a truely magnificent pano. Well presented and composed
10 Oct 2008 6:02am
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Fabulous! This is what a panorama looks like! :) Gorgeous place!
10 Oct 2008 7:08am
toni from Spain
precious photos on your blog, I like the nature. convey many emotions.
Congratulations.
10 Oct 2008 7:18am
Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France
Beautiful panorama ! Like a western cinema !
10 Oct 2008 12:27pm
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
God this is a fantastic pano. I would really like to see more of these and I am certain you can compose plenty from that stream of continious wilderness and beauty. Excellent work, as usual.
10 Oct 2008 7:17pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Good work on the panoramic shot. I wish I had a 10 foot long monitor to display it bigger, but it looks great anyway.
11 Oct 2008 8:03am
Monique from Netherlands
Fantastic! Wish I could see it in even bigger format, you really caught the beauty of this landscape!
11 Oct 2008 12:54pm
Kingfish from Menlo Park, United States
This picture makes me feel like I just crawled out of a tent at 6 in the morning, only to open my eyes in shock at a beautiful morning panorama. I really like how the whisps of clouds paint the tops of the mountains.
14 Oct 2008 5:45am
Canon EOS REBEL XT
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