Fall in Napa

[PhilF]

[GB1]

Woooooooooooooh! Cool shot! I like it a lot, but there's one thing you need to do: fix that slight distortion on the left side. Photoshop should handle that OK.

I would print it. The bigger the better with this particular shot.

Edit - Note that it may not really be distortion, but it does look like it.

[PhilF]

Woooooooooooooh! Cool shot! I like it a lot, but there's one thing you need to do: fix that slight distortion on the left side. Photoshop should handle that OK.

I would print it. The bigger the better with this particular shot.

Edit - Note that it may not really be distortion, but it does look like it.

thanks... what distortion?

[GB1]

Phil, do you see the 2 or 3 left most trunks tilting to the right / CW ? It looks distorted because of that, maybe due to a wide angle lens. Funny thing is that sometimes it actually isn't distortion - it could be the way the trees grew, but it just looks off. Try fixing it in PS or whatever and see how it looks

G

[poker]

Beautiful. The lighting looks surreal. I love it.

[ravencrew]

Wow!! That is a wall hanger. Great Job! I don't see the distortion maybe it's a shadow??

[PhilF]

If you guys want to see more pics I took last weekend, here's a link to all the pics.

I went to 4 wineries but spent more time shooting at Calistoga .. the castle winery

http://philfernandezphotography.com/...6127/slideshow

[PhilF]

Phil, do you see the 2 or 3 left most trunks tilting to the right / CW ? It looks distorted because of that, maybe due to a wide angle lens. Funny thing is that sometimes it actually isn't distortion - it could be the way the trees grew, but it just looks off. Try fixing it in PS or whatever and see how it looks

G

I was shooting at 33mm though... I think the trunks really look like that.
thanks G.

[armando_m]

Really Outstanding !!!

great light, composition , dof

[PrevailingConditions]

Phil, as the others have mentioned, this is a very nice shot. Truth be told though, I'm more intrigued by the other shots you linked. Where's the castle looking place? I'd love to shoot there.

PC

[GB1]

If you guys want to see more pics I took last weekend, here's a link to all the pics.

I went to 4 wineries but spent more time shooting at Calistoga .. the castle winery

http://philfernandezphotography.com/...6127/slideshow

Phil it looks like you and Gary (mictouch) went to the same place! Great spot.

[PhilF]

Phil, as the others have mentioned, this is a very nice shot. Truth be told though, I'm more intrigued by the other shots you linked. Where's the castle looking place? I'd love to shoot there.

PC

it's in Calistoga in Napa Valley

http://www.goldenhaven.com/wineries/...i_Amorosa.html

they have a tour... so you can go down the underground dungeons and cellars... love their wine

[Grandpaw]

I enjoyed this picture and I think you have some outstanding pictures in the series you linked to. Very good job, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Jeff

[draymorton]

Smells like a Sticky to me.

How didja get those leaves to look so 3-d? Phil flash?

[Anbesol]

As was said, great stuff.

I would like to see the sky take a slightly different hue though - seems a bit too saturated with green, I think I'd like a more authentic light blue.

*edit - I tried an edit myself, layer masked a desaturated sky, and I prefer that tone. Personal preference maybe.

[draymorton]

As was said, great stuff.

I would like to see the sky take a slightly different hue though - seems a bit too saturated with green, I think I'd like a more authentic light blue.

Good point. The sky does seem to err on the side of teal.

[LeeIs]

Fine work! The perspective makes this shot.

[PhilF]

Smells like a Sticky to me.

How didja get those leaves to look so 3-d? Phil flash?

no flash used.... natural light was just hitting those leaves perfectly.

It was around 2-3pm.

I shoot with a Canon 7D and a 17-40L lens if that matters.

[PhilF]

As was said, great stuff.

I would like to see the sky take a slightly different hue though - seems a bit too saturated with green, I think I'd like a more authentic light blue.

*edit - I tried an edit myself, layer masked a desaturated sky, and I prefer that tone. Personal preference maybe.

I guess I can do that too....thanks

[GB1]

Phil, if you'd like I can attempt to 'fix' the curving on the left (but like you said, this may be the way it was)

[PhilF]

Phil, if you'd like I can attempt to 'fix' the curving on the left (but like you said, this may be the way it was)

it's fine G ... it is what it is.