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Winter 'Hot Spot'
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Winter 'Hot Spot'

by Doug Roane

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted September 12, 2010138 views4 comments
Been busy, so I haven't posted for awhile. I finally got around to finishing processing of my images from Yellowstone last winter. This is from the Old Faithful Geyser Basin. There wasn't much of a sunrise, so I thought I'd go for mood instead, and this image, I thought, fit the bill. I would like to know other's opinions. I tried it in B&W, but I didn't like it.

Canon 5D2. 16-35/2.8. ISO 100. 1/10 sec. f/16. See LARGER VERSION for best detail.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Buck Ward on September 12, 2010 at 5:27 PM
I've never been to Yellowstone, so this picture helps me to imagine what it's like. It doesn't grab me, though. I'm not sure why. Perhaps it is that even though we can see the sun and it seems to be shining brightly behind the mist rising from the pool, all of the scene seems to be in shadow. I wonder if brightening the snow might give it more impact.
Registered on December 8, 2003, 96 Posts, 1917 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 13, 2010 at 1:40 AM
I have to agree with Buck here. Just the fact that its Yellowstone in winiter makes it cool, and the techs all look good, but the comp isnt as coherent as im used to seeing from you. The sun holds my attention away from the geyser (maybe if the sun were behind the plume??) and the top makes me wonder how high the plume was getting (maybe a vertical???) Well, it does make me want to head up there this winter, cause id love to see all those hot springs in between the white stuff. :wavey:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 13, 2010 at 3:14 AM
Great mood for sure. The very well controlled sun makes a good focal point among all that steam.
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 14, 2010 at 2:38 AM
This is one of those landscapes that doesn't have a real strong graphical impact but really looks great in the large size because it has much more presence and puts you right there to witness this pleasant scene for yourself. I like it!
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments