Contoured Land

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 18, 2009256 views32 comments

Taken through the open window of a small plane. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Canon 5DMII. 16-35/2.8L. ISO 1000. f/3.5. 1/350 sec.

Comments

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 18, 2009 at 1:43 AM

Wow Doug, if this isn't nice I don't what is. Facinating work!

Was it hard shooting out of a plane at this hour? I love the warm cool contrast.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 18, 2009 at 1:50 AM

Thanks Steve. It was a little scary at first with the wind through the open window, and the guy behind me in the back seat got pretty cold. The high ISO capabilities of today's D-SLRs made a huge difference in shooting at the edge of the day from the air.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on October 18, 2009 at 1:52 AM

What lighting and color-splendid, it doesn't get much better than this. Cheers!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 18, 2009 at 2:01 AM

The contours, along with that subtle golden light contrasting with the cooler blues are amazing. Excellent work Doug!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on October 18, 2009 at 5:22 AM

fabulous light and the ISO 1000 isn't hurting it at least at this size. well done.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 18, 2009 at 5:33 AM

Love this : the shapes and the alternating warm and cool tones are stunning.

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Comment posted by Eric Vaughan on October 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM

Wow, what great shot Doug. That light hitting those peaks is awesome, very nice. I like how you kept the cool tones in the shadows to compliment the warm tones, nicely done.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on October 18, 2009 at 8:49 AM

Awesome Doug

Sometimes the beauty of the land really unfolds when you take to the air. I cant imagine how beautiful it must have been. Perfect light and was this sunrise or nearing sunset. Well composed

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM

Thanks folks.
Anthony, this was around sunset

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on October 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Captivating lighting and textures here, Doug. The color contrasts really set it all off.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM

Beautiful light and the layered landscape is awesome, well seen.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Wow, beautiful shapes in that light, and perfect exposure to capture it all.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Fantastic light and detail Doug. What a splendid view well captured!

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on October 18, 2009 at 1:10 PM

lighting talks :)

Love it Doug

Great work

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on October 18, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Stunning light and layering, Doug!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Wow, that's a killer image Doug. And very unique - cause the vantage point is so elusive in that case. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on October 18, 2009 at 2:14 PM

Beautiful light and composition.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 18, 2009 at 2:35 PM

This a neat abstract presentation of a mountain range. The shapes, light, and contrast are perfect.

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Comment posted by Carl Donohue on October 18, 2009 at 2:54 PM

Hey Doug,

uhhmm .. ONE of the guys in the backseat behind you got cold .. the other one was doing just dandy. :)

Great image .. I might have used 2.8 and shot a little faster .. 1/350 is borderline for shooting from the plane, I think.

The light was killer that night. the warm/cool contrast makes this sing.

Cheers

Carl

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 18, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Spectacular light! An amazing image, and terrific mountain abstract.

Chris

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Incredible light and your diagonal lines comp is exceptional considering it was from a moving plane. The blues in the shadows up top are a touch too strong on my monitor, but I do like the warm cool contrast also.

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on October 18, 2009 at 4:23 PM

Color, texture, lighting. This has it all. Great image, Doug!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 18, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Superb image Doug. The play of light on the ridges is incredible. Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on October 18, 2009 at 6:28 PM

What beautiful soft light, the golden colors just make this come alive!

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Comment posted by Paulo A.Lopes on October 18, 2009 at 8:48 PM

Great image and looks so sharp even a 3.5. Tones and textures are marvelous, good job!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on October 19, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Nice! I love the light and all the great detail in the shadow areas.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 19, 2009 at 1:36 AM

Another visit, It's just so nice!

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Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on October 19, 2009 at 8:17 AM

Great light, and nice job capturing this scene out of one of those tiny bushplanes in AK!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on October 19, 2009 at 8:27 AM

Very nice Doug, love the layered comp and the light is wonderful. Well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 19, 2009 at 8:54 AM

How wonderful! This absolutely glows! I could sit and enjoy this all day.

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Comment posted by Jesse Speer on October 19, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Your "out the plane window" collection is making me sick.

Once again, amazing. The glow, the texture of the land, the color contrast - you've perfected the presentation to really showcase this wonderful moment.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 21, 2009 at 9:17 AM

Your work from this trip has been nothing short of inspirational Doug, and this one is no exception. Simply wonderful!!

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