Alpine Cathedral

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 2, 2010447 views19 comments

Truth be told, I went here to get this shot. Lighting was provided by the tail end of a clearing storm...I debated whether or not to shoot towards the incredible sunset (no mountains), or take the mountains with lesser drama. Ultimately, I suppose I just love the quintessential mountain-lake-alpenglow combination, and I really really wanted to remember Dusy Basin just like this.

Thanks for comments and suggestions!

5D2, 17mm, GND, 1 capture triple processed for exposure and color temp.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on September 2, 2010 at 11:54 PM

Pretty incredible scene. Seems like the top edges of the mountains are a little dark compared to the rest, perhaps from a blend? or maybe the light was just like that. Other than that small Nit this is just awesome.

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Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on September 3, 2010 at 12:21 AM

Cory,
Great image. With a location like this, who wouldn't want the shot??? Really nicely done. Best Regards.

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Comment posted by Greg Maklae on September 3, 2010 at 6:01 AM

A lot to like about this scene, don't know why so few comments.

Registered on November 18, 2008, 170 Posts, 759 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on September 3, 2010 at 8:50 AM

"....don't know why so few comments."

I am puzzled by this as well, but I am sure there will be many more today. This is gorgeous. Well composed and the light is sublime.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on September 3, 2010 at 9:09 AM

Very pretty scene Cory. The shorline of this tarn or lake guides the eye nicely up through the image. The forum seems to be in a bit of a funk this week. Lots of lookers, few comments. Don't be discouraged, this is good work.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on September 3, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Pretty darn sweet image, can't blame you for wanting to remember it just like this

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on September 3, 2010 at 11:21 AM

What a beautiful setting. That light is gorgeous. As noted, the tops of the mountains seem to be a little darker for some reason. Maybe the GND? Really pretty shot.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Darren Colello on September 3, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Classic beauty. Exceptional composition.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on September 3, 2010 at 11:56 AM

I think a lot of folks would want to remember Dusy Basin in just the way you've captured it here. It's beautiful on many different levels, and I can't find anything to critique. I did notice the issue with the tips of the peaks being a bit darker than perhaps they should be, but it doesn't bother me and, if it were mine, I don't think I'd even bother trying to address that. Killer work . . . and your last post from this location was even more remarkable.

By the way, congrats on the OP cover shot. I recognized that image right away from your post here months ago. Definitely well deserved recognition.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on September 3, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Congrats on the OP cover Cory! Beautiful framework down in the bottom of the scene, leads you right in.

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Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on September 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

Stunning capture!

Registered on July 27, 2007, 197 Posts, 830 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 3, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Gorgeous shot! Great light and color. The clarity is exceptional, too.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM

Beautiful image. I love the light and colors. Really nice composition too. I can see why you want to remember this place just as you captured it here. Very nice!, and yes, Congrads on the OP shot! Nice work, Cory

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock,WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 3, 2010 at 11:49 PM

I think you made the right decision. This is a very nice image and the mountains are a big part of what makes this work.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on September 4, 2010 at 12:51 AM

Beautiful scene Cory, I bet it was a struggle deciding which way to shoot, but this is gorgeous. Great comp, nice light and colors. Looks like a beautiful area.
Where is this?

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on September 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM

That's a great image!

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Comment posted by Cory O'Neill on September 4, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Kevin, this is in the northeastern region of King's Canyon National Park, just outside of Bishop, CA.