Wednesday, March 30, 2011

California No 31

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California No 31, originally uploaded by adolfo_isassi.

Another B&W showing the virtues of not confusing contrast with tonal range. In this case, tonal range drifting towards high-key. Third visit to this location to get the light glowing just right.

There is something so visually appealing about continuous gradient tones. And when paired with a jump of +/- 2EV the tonality really jumps and gets that "silvery" effect.

It was a real pleasure to hang in the depths of this canyon. After my sessions in southern Utah and northern Arizona, I really have found thematic interest in the aesthetics of these geological formations.

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