Here are two versions of an image captured at Newfound Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at an elevation of 5046 ft. I was looking to the southeast - US Route 441 that traverses the park in a south to north direction is the only 'hand of man' feature that one can see from this view other than the overlook stone works.
In the color version you can see why these mountains are called the Blue Ridge. The b&w version was produced using the new b&w tools of Photoshop CS3. A red filter was used to cut the haze. These new tools alone are worth the price of the upgrade from CS2 if one does such conversions!
Name:: don
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
A fine pair of images. I like the blue haze so the color version is impressive in that way. The black and white version has a different, but equally strong appeal. I think some bloggers don't understand why we still do B&W images. :-)
Name:: Bud
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Thanks for the comments, Don. I very much enjoy your b&w images and am pleased that you enjoyed mine.
Name:: Luke
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
I'm going to have to go with the color one. but both are great!
Name:: Robert
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
I like both versions though the b&w has a bit more impact IMHO. I just learned that the Blue Ridge Mountains got their name from the blue haze created by release of hydrocarbons by the forest. You learn something new everyday.
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I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
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Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!