Fierce Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 21, 2011711 views55 comments

This is the same scene from North lake last fall. I have nothing new to process or show, so was looking back through some older files. I think this frame is stronger than the original post in terms of balance to the light. Maybe slightly more dramatic as well? Definately the most impressive light I've ever witnessed. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Larger version included too.

D200,
18-70mm,
1/8sec, F/9.5,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

55 comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on August 21, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Beautiful image Chris.
Love everything about it
Larger version is a real treat to view!
Thanks for posting!

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on August 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM

Fantastic, love the centered reflection. Ron

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 21, 2011 at 5:23 PM

This is absolutely stunning Chris. Looking at the larger view gives me feeling that I just need to take one step and I would be standing there. Beautiful light and color. Fantastic work.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Wow! This is beautiful Chris. The colors are awesome, and what a great reflection. Really nice!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 21, 2011 at 6:10 PM

A word us older folks don't use much and I hope you accept it with the impact it deserves, Awesome!

To have experienced this beautiful scene must certainly have been wonderful.

Charlie

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on August 21, 2011 at 6:35 PM

Wowser!!

This is tremendous! No nits from me. I love it just the way it is! Great job!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on August 21, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Add the beautifully dramatic lighting and clouds to the perfect reflection and this adds up to a stunning image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Incredible light. The reflection is awe inspiring. Great image

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 21, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Beautiful and dramatic. The light on the autumn foliage is particularly appealing.

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on August 21, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Very dramatic! The larger version is a must see.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

Gorgeous light and color here Chris. Large version is incredibly beautiful. Must have been breathtaking.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Gorgeous, Chris!
I'm a sucker for good reflections, and this is excellent. Great sky and beautiful fall colours.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Impressive. I remember this place and this light, and I'm still in awe of it.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on August 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Yes it is! Fierce light that is. Beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 21, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Special light and very well captured. Kudos

aF

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Comment posted by Mark Zemmin on August 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM

This is an amazing shot. Gets the mind thinking about fall. I am ready

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM

It is a beaut, Chris!! Gorgeous scene, light, color and reflection. Ain't much missin'!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on August 21, 2011 at 10:30 PM

That light and reflection are incredible, Chris. Love your composition with the 50/50; works perfectly. Gorgeous image.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 21, 2011 at 11:11 PM

I like this a lot Chris. That warm light really compliments the autumn color and brings it to life. The only critique that I have is that I would like to see the rest of the peak on the right hand side in the reflection but that is a very minor nit. I realize that maybe you were trying to avoid a 50/50 composition. Excellent work!!

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on August 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Yes, that light and that reflection, sensational!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

Stunning colors and beautiful reflection, outstanding image,

Ray

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on August 21, 2011 at 11:34 PM

A beautiful shot Chris. I love the mood and the colors.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on August 21, 2011 at 11:36 PM

Excellent light man....I've really enjoyed your work and this is one of my favorites. The details in the reflection seem sharper than the actual mountains...I suppose it's the richness of the darker tones. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 22, 2011 at 12:46 AM

Spectacular Chris! I thought I recognized and you're saying it's a different image? ;-) This version is just gorgeous. The reflection is rich, detailed and not to mentioned perfectly processed. No nits here. Thanks for bringing this one back for all to enjoy.

Lon

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Comment posted by Verdon on August 22, 2011 at 1:06 AM

what a great shot, sweet work!!!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on August 22, 2011 at 4:18 AM

Fabulous that is very Scottish light you have there. Wonderful stormy sky and great colours courtesy of the sharp light.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on August 22, 2011 at 4:30 AM

A gorgeous shot, Chris. Stunning light and contrast. I can really feel the warm glow coming off those beautiful trees. The crystal clear reflection is stunning. Mega shot!

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on August 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM

Impressive light indeed. That reflection is awesome as well.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on August 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM

Chris,

It would take something very special "new" to beat this image. I remember vividly this morning of "incredible" light. I was lucky enough to be in this area at dawn to witness it. You nailed it. I like the way you have let the brightness be bright. The early morning light lancing through the breaks in the dark clouds , did illuminate with this intensity. Thanks for sharing.

Paul

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on August 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

This is a wonderful shot, Chris. The warm light is a great contrast to the cool sky and the clear reflection works beautifully.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on August 22, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Perfect!

Makes me very humble in posting my landscapes. But, you give me something to aim for in the future. Your image is not only composed and captured beautifully, the clarity is outstanding! Bravo!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on August 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM

This is wonderful! So crisp, clear and vibrant. Wow. I don't get tired seeing this scene.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on August 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Love it!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 22, 2011 at 1:01 PM

I remember loving your original shot from here Chris. This is a very powerful shot! Reminds me of something from the Scottish Highlands. Awesome storm light!

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on August 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

This is gorgeous, Chris! One of the best reflection images I have seen in a while.

Guy

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Excellent

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Comment posted by Pavel Cakl on August 22, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Beautiful colors and light. Have not seen the original post but this one is amazing.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on August 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

That light is just insane. Going back through your older files, yeah.... and here you find probably my favorite or second favorite image of yours ever!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 22, 2011 at 6:12 PM

The light is indeed dramatic. Love the spotlight effect on the peaks with the storm clouds above and that perfect reflections are just that, perfect. The orange seems a tad over saturated, but I wasn't there and those lighting conditions produce some amazing effects.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

This is really nice Chris. I especially like the reflection on the water. The fall colors and dappled sunlight really work well here.

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Comment posted by Jared Ropelato on August 22, 2011 at 8:24 PM

great reflection. Love the light and the dramatic clouds

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on August 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

WOW!! Beautiful scene Chris!!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

Another strong image from your time there. The kind of light, color, and reflection we dream off as photogs.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on August 22, 2011 at 11:17 PM

Can't wait for some fall color again this year!! Fall is all day shooting, it did feel like the last shot of the morning though. . . I'm sure you could pull plenty more that amazing morning Chris!

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on August 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM

Beautiful scene! I remember that morning well and was further north near Parker Lake at the time.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 23, 2011 at 1:03 AM

Stunning light show Chris, and your processing looks great.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on August 23, 2011 at 3:19 AM

I like this one a bit more than the original, Chris. The light is more subtle, but the impression it gives is the same and that is pure awe! Amazing!

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Comment posted by Alister Benn on August 23, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Truly sublime light...

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Comment posted by David Cobb on August 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Light and reflection doesn't get much better than this Chris, stunning.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

I remember this one well! I think the processing on the mountains looks better here than your old one (had to go look it up), but I liked the blue and higher contrast in the clouds of the old version a little more.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on August 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM

What a moment, impressive. Wheres the website, lol

Great work, you da man

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on August 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Thank you very much everyone, I apprciate it a lot!

Chris

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on August 24, 2011 at 12:51 AM

Outstanding, image, Chris. The mountains have never looked this great before. You are making me want to rush out to the Eastern Sierra.

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Comment posted by Jesse Estes on August 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Very very nice Chris. I love light like this with the dark skies...

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Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on August 29, 2011 at 12:29 AM

Chris,
Spectacular light and composition! Best Regards.

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