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Examples: Alabama Hills, Mt Whitney, Silver Canyon (IQ4 150)
These examples in the Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney area.
Includes images up to full 151MP camera resolution (14204 X 10652)and larger panoramas.
Cottonwood Trees Against Shaded Hillside, Silver Canyon
I love winter light in canyons... slow to change and one slope stays shaded, affording many opportunities for dramatic light.
Capture quality is gorgeous. Using f/11, I gave up a little sharpness for a lot more depth of field and I am happy with this result with some additional sharpening to compensate.
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Phase One IQ4 + Schneider Kreuznach LS 150mm f/2.8 IF
ENV: Silver Canyon, altitude 4500 ft / 1372 m, 55°F / 12°C
RAW: LACA corrected
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