Seasonal Transitions/With Edits

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 26, 2011264 views11 comments

Well, this is a wintery shot. But it's from the beginning of the end of fall 2009. The first real snow, and temps into the low teens. The first time I ventured into an environment and conditions like this. The lake is almost frozen over, and a little mist was rising up off the surface as we waited for first light. Large version included. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

D200,
18-70mm,
GND,
1sec, +1/2stop, F/11,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on April 26, 2011 at 9:54 PM

Beautiful!!
For my tastes, the horizon is a little too centered.
Still a beauty.

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Comment posted by William Vrolyk on April 26, 2011 at 10:51 PM

That is a beautiful shot, Chris. It has that crisp cool early morning atmosphere to it which is very appealing. The light on the peaks makes the shot.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Registered on November 1, 2003, 278 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM

Nice, Chris--i can definitely feel the cool air from it! Id like to see a bit more contrast in the trees, otherwise looks good to me.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on April 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Hi Chris,

I have no idea why this hasn't gotten more comments. I can't say that I am in love with the foreground, although the inverted u shape of the grass is powerful. Your processing on the peaks and the sky is spectacular and I might add just a bit more contrast to the trees on the left side. The scene has straight forward documentary feel to it, which is a good thing. It is just like being there!

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Cory Freeman on April 27, 2011 at 7:07 PM

i can definetely feel the cold fall air present in this one!

Registered on December 16, 2003, 107 Posts, 1341 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

Very pretty scene. Sort of wonder if a warmer white balance might be useful here.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

Thanks, guys. Here's a contrast increase to the midground trees, and some added warmth. White, Balance was captured at 7000.

Thanks,
Chris

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM

Those are some dramatic peaks. I like the composition here--it's simple but also very effective. I think the colors appear a little muted. I think you have some latitude to boost the saturation and / or contrast without overcooking the image. Otherwise this is a beautiful and tranquil scene and I want to linger here for a while.

EDIT: I just saw the repost and it is much stronger.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on April 27, 2011 at 11:54 PM

Some of the coldest nights of my life were spent in that basin while backcountry skiing. I think this captures it very well. Beautiful scene.

Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 28, 2011 at 2:16 AM

As Stan suggested, a little more contrast in the trees would help. Overall a nice shot with some nice light on the rugged peaks.

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Comment posted by Jason Kim on April 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

A classic Sierra scene, I like it a lot. The delicate light on the peaks is really nice, and the comp works.

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