Heavenly Drama w/ Repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 7, 2010134 views13 comments

I haven't posted much lately, because I've been in the mountains all summer, ands internet is hard to come by! The plus side though is that the photography has been superb! Last night, just as the sun was setting we had a storm come through, and the result was spectacular! There were two full rainbows, dark storm clouds, and blue sky all with the beautiful golden light of sunset. Hopefully I was able to capture some of the drama of scene! This is also the first image I've posted with my new(ish) 7D. I love it, and I must say, although equipment doesn't make a photographer, it was a huge step up, and has helped me a lot! Thank you in advance for your comments and critiques, and I promise, as soon as I am able, I will return to posting and commenting regularly! Thanks!
-Cam

Tech Specs:
Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
@ 18mm
ISO 250
f/9
1/160 sec
0 EV
Natural Light

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 7, 2010 at 7:59 PM

A double rainbow? Was it all the way?! What does that mean?

Sorry.. couldn't resist

(if you don't get the reference, you should fix that with the help of youtube).

So beautiful

I love the blue patch to counter balance the rainbow.

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Comment posted by Cam Held on August 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Thanks Floris!
The Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow? Hahaha! I hadn't watched that before, but thanks, its really funny! "Its starting to even look like a triple rainbow! Oh my god I could die!" Hahaha!

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 7, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Wonderful way to photograph a rainbow. It really captures the moment. It's like the foundation for the clouds.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 7, 2010 at 10:18 PM

Spectacular rainbow, clouds, and sky Cam....... but where is the pot-o-gold? Only kidding. Beautiful capture!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 7, 2010 at 10:41 PM

Nice! Good balance and nice textures. The double isnt as nice as Yosemitebear's, but at least im not getting dizzy watching this...

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 7, 2010 at 11:04 PM

Nice one. Thanks for the commentary too. The touch of underlighting one the clouds is a lovely addition to the rainbows.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on August 8, 2010 at 12:07 AM

Spectacular Cam. Powerful display and powerful image.

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Comment posted by Sam Rua on August 8, 2010 at 3:11 AM

Very nice capture, Cam. And Floris is too funny for bringing the youtube "sensation" into the discussion. I got a chuckle out of that.

Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 8, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Cam,

Earth, Sea, and... SKY!!!! What a fantastic sky and of course rainbow. A great catch and undoubtedly a wonderful moment to have witnessed and captured.

Lon

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on August 8, 2010 at 6:14 PM

I love it. I just wish the composition was attached to the land.

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Comment posted by Cam Held on August 8, 2010 at 7:05 PM

Mark, when I was photographing I thought the same thing, but when I got to the computer I wasn't sure which I liked better... I was going to post it separately, and I may still do so... Thanks for the feedback everyone!
-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 8, 2010 at 8:05 PM

You're kidding me--It aint even close, Cam--the repost not only has stronger color at the base of the rainbow, the ground gives a sense of place, AND its a terrific landscape to boot! (i figured you were hiding a boring house covered plain in the original). Your repost is a bigger improvement than Lon's was!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on August 8, 2010 at 9:41 PM

My strong vote is for the re-post!

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments