In south of France, a 50m high natural arch is crossed through by the Ardèche river.
This natural construction is emblematic of my region. Most of the time, people take some pictures, all looking same at the end.
Thanks to Joseph Cole who put some words on the technic I tried to use (ICM), I've tested a new way to see the Pont d'Arc, always with a minimalist view to extract the essential from that natural arch located in e mediteranean dry landscape.
Pont d'Arc (France)
I applaud you again, David, for your use of ICM with this image, and for continuing to experiment with the technique. I'm always happy to see others doing this kind of work. :)
Although I do understand what you were going for here, this image is perhaps not as effective for me as your tower image. The brightness of the open area of the arc is a bit too bright, draws the eye directly to it, and takes up a bit too much of the overall image, I think.
I wonder if you were to bring down the highlights in post-processing if that would subdue the bright area a bit and bring out more detail in that part of the image. Just a thought. Would be interesting to see the difference if you give it a go. :)
Hello Stéphanie,
Actually, these images only consist in testing the icm technics. The Arch does not benefit a good lightning. I took some photographies at a bad moment. So, I agree with your comment.
Tonight, I hope to be able to propose the Saint-Jean cathédrale of Lyon. I'm about to try something a little bit more consistent.
I would protect the highlights, in the exposure. It's easier to recover dark areas, than too bright ones.
If I do long exposure in difficult light, I protect my highlights. I don't want them blown out. In really difficult situations I do bracket shots, but this does not work with ICM.
I really have to try this... ;)