Autumn Veil | ISO – 100 | 60 mm | 1/350 sec @ f/5.6 | Edited with Topaz Lens Effects (Click on the image for a better view)
Pardon me for posting another Autumn landscape, but I was going through some photos that I took last Fall and I realized there are a few that had some potential. This is a shot of Village Tremblant, which was taken as I was standing at the Summit.
You must know that the fog on this image was added during post, since my purchase of the Topaz Bundle some time ago, I haven’t had the chance to play with Topaz Lens Effects and I thought this was a good candidate. I knew I wanted to add “veil” to the landscape, so, after the adjustments on Lightroom 4, I fired up Topaz Lens Effects in Photoshop and added the “Fog” effects” to the water and a little bit to the ground.
This was the original image after Lightroom 4. As you can see, the landscape was pretty clear with no fog in sight. I do like the original, but I’m sure a little creativity never hurts anyone.
So, what do you think?
wow! what a wonderful place!
wow! another great photo you have here…thanks for sharing
Thank you, Mel
I like the original version, the composition and the colors are great, but the edited version is also beautiful.
Thanks, Belen
A soft, dreamy effect. It looks really good!
Right now, since we have had so much fog and smog this winter (called “inversion” here), I prefer the clear photo, but you have applied the fog effect very nicely.
Thank you, Fergie! I’m always on the lookout for some good fog, but they seem to be very elusive these days
Wanna switch places for a week? LOL
The fact of the matter is that not many would have guessed that the fog is not real had you not mentioned it. So in that sense, the shot surely works. Plus it just adds a magical quality to the original. Well done indeed!
Thanks, Ajay
I can see why. It’s magical and beautiful. Autumn colors and landscape at its best. Have a great week.
Thank you, Island traveler
i am fan … and this is not to sound too patronizing, just being truthful
both photos speak of your creativity and a good eye for beautiful perspectives, tweaked or otherwise. besides, i am no pro … i see from the heart!
Aww…thanks, April. You’re always so sweet
I thought the fog was real until I read the post. Nice effect.
Thanks
I wish it was real
both are good and if you hadn’t told me you had added the mist – I would have had no idea – interestingly posted a misty image myself today
Thanks, Scott!
Beautiful!
Thanks
I always enjoy a good fog shot and do like this quite a bit Gracie.
Thank you, Phil
Very cool, Gracie! I am so tempted to get some of those Topaz filters! I like the photo both ways. I really like what the fog did to the foreground! Living where I live (San Francisco Bay area), I’m always trying to get fog OUT of my photos.
Thanks, Melinda. You should really try those Topaz filters, they are amazing and so much fun to use. The possibilities are endless
I’m glad that you’re having fun with the new software. Maybe if that effect were more subtle, it might work. It seems to place such a strong haze that I loose the punch of the image. Also, I would like to see the village. Maybe a bit of cropping the top of the image. Or whatever you want to emphasize. What a spectacular view it is.
Thanks, Sally! I may re-process this shot using the same effect (slightly tweaked) and compare the two. It is a good way to learn what works and what doesn’t.
It’s lovely Gracie but I too prefer the original.
Thank, Edith!
Do you think I ruined the original with the effect that I added? I’m curious to know.
I prefer the original
Thanks for the feedback.
And I don’t blame you, the original certainly has its charms