Stand Up, Stand Out

 

So for this post I have chosen three variations of the same image. 

The first being pretty much as shot with just a slight correction for exposure and contrast. 

The second image is a step into the unknown for me as I have messed about with curves, something I have shied away from in the past and I cannot be sure that you see what I see. I think it looks alright but you might think otherwise, I think the adjustments I made have made the greens really stand out.

The final image is a simple black and white conversion and a tweak with highlights and shadows.

I always like black and white images but I think with this composition colour works best. I would love to know what you thinks so please leave a comment... do you have a preference between the first and second images???

Snowy Stone Stack

Although I had gone to North Wales hoping to capture some snowy landscapes the light really wasn't good enough so I took a walk along the banks of the River Llugwy and I built a couple of pebble stacks.

Here are a couple of shots of the first one. I think the wet stones look really good against the background of snow and evergeens.

I think it is quite striking but after I had taken the pictures I removed the stones. I had considered leaving them to be seen and enjoyed by other walkers but I decided to adhere to the policy of leaving nothing behind but footsteps. After all I have the digital images to keep and share.