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Photo posted by Vance Gese in the Landscape gallery on 02/14/15 at 9:03 pm EST
Registered on 11/13/08, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Post last edited by Donna Erhardt on 02/21/15 at 3:19 pm EST
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Vance Gese
Vance Gese Photography
Quilcene, Washington |
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I was merely there, a small, puny, awestruck man,
praising Almighty God, with camera in hand.
Make a few images, well.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 02/14/15 at 9:50 pm EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Real pretty, Vance. The lack of shadow detail doesn't bother me a bit.
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 02/14/15 at 10:30 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Beautiful piece, Vance. The color and the glow of Denali and the clouds is really nice. The lack of detail in the dark ridge doesn't bother me at all. Well done!
--P
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by gary phillips on 02/14/15 at 10:50 pm EST
Registered on 10/24/13, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
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Vance, it's always inspirational when you display your work. I love the tension between the the dark ridge line and the snow capped peaks. The wonderful reflection is icing on the cake. Looks like a sweet evening to enjoy with your wife.
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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on 02/14/15 at 10:50 pm EST
Registered on 11/16/11, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments
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A place of wonder, for sure; this scene captures it with a stunning presentation. If I might echo for a third time...the pure black ridge works well. IMO, the reds could be toned down just a touch, but that's all I'd dare comment on with such a work of art like this! :)
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on 02/14/15 at 11:29 pm EST
Registered on 05/28/04, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
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This is beautiful, Vance. Beautifully composed with wonderful color. While the deep shadows pull my eye a little it's not enough to be a distraction.
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Brian Schrayer
Nashville, TN
"The mountains sing your glory, hallelujah, the canyons echo sweet amazing grace. My spirit sails the mighty gales are bellowing your name, and I've got nothing to say." Andrew Peterson, "Nothing to Say" |
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on 02/15/15 at 06:30 am EST
Registered on 01/04/09, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
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Simply stunning Vance. Love the rich color and glow of the mountain. A peaceful and majestic scene.
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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on 02/15/15 at 08:59 am EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments
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My God, I can imagine the joy of looking at the tranny. Very pretty and works for me.
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Dr.-Ing. Prashant Khapane
www.travel-hopefully.com |
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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on 02/15/15 at 09:22 am EST
Registered on 11/20/03, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Magnificent, serene light. Can only imagine having the place to yourselves. That is what photography is all about. Very nice. 
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 02/15/15 at 10:55 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
The quality in the scan is great, Vance (of course working from a 4x5 may play a modest role,  ) The colors and sense of depth are great. I think this works well, even the dark ridge, but the strength of both the darks and the brights shows how much better the dynamic range of digital is relative to slide films.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
Weekly Challenge Moderator
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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on 02/15/15 at 11:04 am EST
Registered on 11/12/10, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
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Just beautiful , wonderful colours and reflection !
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WWW.Taylorimages.ca
http://www.flickr.com/
Alberta, Canada |
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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on 02/15/15 at 1:21 pm EST
Registered on 09/30/12, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments
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I'm not really bothered by the lack of detail in the foreground, it's a twilight after all. Love the way those mountains look, partly covered in snow. Well done!
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Comment posted by Tom Falley on 02/15/15 at 1:32 pm EST
Registered on 11/21/14, 189 Posts, 454 Comments
Nice Vance:
A throwback to the film era, Velvia at that. Greta for the saturated colors but maybe not for the dynamic range. Add to the fun of scanning, you have a nice image here. This is late August, beginning of September? Always a privilege to see Denali in one of her good moods!
Cheers: Tom
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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on 02/16/15 at 06:02 am EST
Registered on 08/06/04, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments
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Fabulous colours Vance the black of the shoulder of land is just right in my opinion.
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on 02/16/15 at 06:38 am EST
Registered on 04/29/08, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Some frames are timeless...they can stand the test of time. 
Jagdeep Rajput
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Jungles are not sports stadia where I satisfy my ambition for achievement,
they are temples, where I practice my religion ...
on each journey, I am reborn...
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 02/16/15 at 2:37 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment last edited by Igor Doncov on 02/16/15 at 2:39 pm EST
I agree with everyone. This is truly a stunning image. The dynamic range of tones, especially noticeable in the large size, is what raises it higher than most such images. The jet black far shore adds a drama to the scene and takes it to the next level. If that ribbon of reflected light came completely across to the edge of the frame, bisecting the dark section, I think it would help the composition. The foreground is subtle and lovely.
Heh, even your signature adds to the image. How often can you say that?
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"If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person" - Jay Maisel. |
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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on 02/16/15 at 9:30 pm EST
Registered on 06/19/09, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
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Dreamy color! Great shot.
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Mark Metternich leads Photo Workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest, the epic SW, Patagonia, Glacier National Park, the Canadian Rockies... He is also a Digital Imaging Specialist who produces over 7 popular Post Processing Instructional Videos.
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Comment posted by Vance Gese on 02/16/15 at 10:25 pm EST
Registered on 11/13/08, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Thank you everyone for your great comments. Very much appreciate it. Wish Fuji still made Velvia; even with all its limitations (4 stop dynamic range) it was great film.
Thanks again.
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Vance Gese
Vance Gese Photography
Quilcene, Washington |
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I was merely there, a small, puny, awestruck man,
praising Almighty God, with camera in hand.
Make a few images, well.
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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on 02/16/15 at 11:37 pm EST
Registered on 12/07/07, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
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having this to yourselves and a cool beer and a good supper on the way would be one version of nirvana ... nice to see some images from you vance.
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Stuart Williams
Lilongwe, Malawi
"one's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things" - henry miller |
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Comment posted by John Launstein on 02/17/15 at 02:08 am EST
Registered on 04/05/11, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
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Hi Vance. You know, I have often found myself specifically looking for your name/work in the landscape gallery, and this is another example of why I am so taken by your style and art. This is a wonderful, serene image with simple but strong lines and composition. I have no nits or suggestions whatsoever, but did want to say that this prompted me to click through to your site again and once more I found myself enamored by your work. You have some stunningly beautiful pieces, Vance. Your Pattern, Line and Form gallery alone is a top-notch portfolio, never mind all the wonderful images found throughout the site. And kudos for staying true to your medium as well.
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John Launstein
SW Alberta, Canada
www.launsteinimagery.com
Proud father of Nature's Best 2013 Youth Photographer of the Year, Jenaya Launstein, and 2014 Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year, Josiah Launstein :)
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 02/17/15 at 09:51 am EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Vance, This really is a wonderful image! The colors are beautiful as are the reflections. The dark shadows add to the image for me and you composition brings everything together beautifully. I shot alot of Velvia over the years and agree it was a great film. Excellent work as always with you!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on 02/17/15 at 8:57 pm EST
Registered on 02/20/07, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments
Good day Vance,
This image has such a wonderful classic photography feel about it's nature. The colors are divine, and your composition is beautifully composed. The dark areas work so well to add to the beauty in this capture.
Stunning photography Vance
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Ryan Shain
Joliet, IL
The universal Mind contains all knowledge. It is the ultimate potential of all things. To it, all things are possible.
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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on 02/17/15 at 10:23 pm EST
Registered on 05/02/06, 121 Posts, 1824 Comments
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In a perfect world I would wish to have a little detail in the slope on the right (that's probably me just wanting to find something to critique), but overall that's very minor in the composition and the feeling i get from the image. That must have been an incredible experience in a very special place...
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Wade Hardy
Slidell, Louisiana |
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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on 02/21/15 at 4:18 pm EST
Registered on 08/12/09, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
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Lovely image Vance, beautiful reflection of the snow and sky on the water. Congrats on the WP!
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