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Cold/Hot Sunrise
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Cold/Hot Sunrise

by Scott Smorra

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted December 9, 2010329 views13 comments
Another shot from Borax Hot Springs in the Alvord Desert of Oregon. November 2010. This was taken the morning before the photo "Radiant Glow" The air temp was 5 degrees F the morning of this shot. The title reflects the "cold" air temp at the "hot" springs.

I posted this in M&N due to the fence posts on the right which are remnants of an old borax mining operation in this area.

Nikon D7000, 12-24 Nikkor dx, polarizer
10 sec at f/16, ISO 100

All C&C are appreciated. Please view large.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 9, 2010 at 9:18 PM
This is very nice Scott. I really like how the cooling moisture from the hot springs have coated the surrounding vegatation in ice/frost. The deep blues of the water contrast nicely with the rest of the frame. Great work.
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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on December 9, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Great detail in the ice and a wonderful color palette!
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 9, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Exquiset mix of warm and cool Scott but my favorite part of your image is the deep blues and icy grass in the foreground. Thanks for posting in M&N.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 9, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Very pretty Scott - lovely mix of colors.
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Wow some really nice icy details here. The combination of cool versus warm is really nice.
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Comment posted by David Cobb on December 10, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Another nice view of Borax Springs Scott, love the color above the distant view of the Steens.
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on December 10, 2010 at 1:51 PM
The lighting in this is excellent Scott, colours are great especially the inky blue in the foreground water.

Gary.
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Comment posted by Darren Colello on December 10, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Very lovely setting Scott. Wonderful composition!
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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on December 10, 2010 at 5:44 PM
I'm really diggin' your gallery, Scott! This one is beautiful! Love those pastels. :jump:
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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on December 10, 2010 at 11:28 PM
wow, what a magical landscape. outstanding image IMO.
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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 12, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Wow, wonderful shot Scott! Perfect conditions for beautful photography.
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Comment posted by dan elster on December 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful. Very colorful, without being oversaturated. That's an amazing place.
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Comment posted by Barry Ashenhurst on December 16, 2010 at 2:18 PM
I like it, Scott. Expertly captured anbd processed and a fantastic location. You guys really have wonderful things to photograph.
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