Eric,

What size print are you envisioning for these images? Why? I think the images may impact a viewer more if they were in a larger format than could be easily displayed on a webpage. Do you have links to larger versions of those images? If so, would you provide the links? (You don't have to display the image, just provide the link. )

That second one is pretty awesome IMO. The only thing I might change about it is to boost the colors a bit. Maybe redder leaves and a bluer sky?

Both are good, 2nd one is nicer IMO. But the ist is still very appealing.

I like the composition, and I like the tones a lot. Its up to Eric, but I like the subtle colours myself, I know many dig the strong saturation effect, but sometimes that kills the smoothness of tones. Up to yourself..you could increase constrast a bit..but I like it as is..by all meams play about. There is a very strong temptation to pump up images a lot, the trouble is finding a spot that is ideal, not looking too digital wishy washy (and digital is esp RAW), or going into "felt tip pen" mode..where everything is blasted up to max!

As it is, it looks subtle film like to me, and that is a very good thing. I guess one area the A700 does impress (and its colour rendition has grown on me), is its handling of colours and tones.

You and Carl really do have some great things out there to point your camera at...

The only thing I might change if it was my image, the contrast in the mountains. The sky is great, and I like the warm tones in the foreground. IMHO I would just slightly jack the contrast on the slopes themselves...I think it would invite the viewer to hop the fence and start out on a little hike on a fine afternoon...

Great images...

Hapster

We drive and ride and run around CA, a lot :)

CA is great for scenic stuff, half the fun or more is going on these runs.

Impressive Eric, haven't seen the second one from you (hiding that one from me were ya?)

I agree with Barry, and good choice on a bit of desaturation. A touch of contrast may be good, but not much. I rather like them just how they are and your compositions are spot on.

The way the fence zigs and zags in the foreground adds depth, and is pleasing. The first shot is a bit more straightforward in comp, but I like it, it draws attention to the main show, the mountains. Color looks great, and does your WB.

Good job (a bit jealous!)

Carl

you may be right I played a bit with doing that, using midtone contrast. But didn't have the motivation to try and get it right. These were middle of the day images so I was pleasantly surprised that they weren't more hazed up than this.

thanks for the feedback!

Finding the right spot is tough indeed. I was very interested to see what you mentioned on an earlier thread that you were only doing very minimal adjustments with basic tools. I tend to not do much pp mostly because I want the image to be as true as possible to the scene, and second I don't have the time/patience/inclination to spend hours trying to get something with the perfect natural look. So it's heartening to hear you're able to get the natural look you have with minimal adjustment.

I forget the exact settings other than landscape color, but I was experimenting with settings a user posted on DPR as giving KM like color, with some sample images heh.

Anyway thanks very much for the feed back.

Mr Shaw, but it might be nice to print one of them. I've been on the fence as to if I like them completely. The originals are the standard four thousand something large images, I'll toss up some links when I get a chance. Thanks for your feedback.