Alpenglow

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 28, 201092 views9 comments

True alpenglow, that is.

Shot this one on the same morning as the previous image posted, right before sunrise. I liked the abstract quality of the scene and with a sky like that I just couldn't say no. Hope you like it.

450d, Tokina 12-24

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9 comments

Comment posted by Art Escobado on September 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

Very peaceful!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on September 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM

Very serene Dorin, nice soft light and colors, and a pleasing comp. Nice capture.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on September 28, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Your web sharpening and overall processing looks superb Dorin. While the sky is beautiful as presented, I do think it could benefit aesthetically from some minor contrast adjustments to add extra "pop". The stillness of the tarn looks like glass. Exquisite.

Michael

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on September 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM

Awesome light and processing Dorin, very clam, very zen. Great scene.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 28, 2010 at 2:57 PM

You've captured a wonderful scene Dorin, the details in the hills and rock are excellent. Beautiful serene landscape.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 28, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Nice soft colors and light, and sweet reflection--a winner!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 28, 2010 at 10:22 PM

OK, what is "true" alpenglow? This looks a bit like "cloud' glow to me, but what do I know living in the desert

Regardless, the light is super and you composed it well to introduce some interesting shapes and soft gradients.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on September 29, 2010 at 4:47 AM

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.
Tony, apparently "true" alpenglow appears when light is reflected off airborne snow, water or ice particles low in the atmosphere, before sunrise or after sunset. The image doesn't show it that well (on the top left), but it was clearly visible with the naked eye.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 29, 2010 at 2:58 PM

I like the delicate colors in this and the very peaceful mood.

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