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Denali Autumn Morning
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Denali Autumn Morning

by Tom Haxby

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 16, 2011195 views7 comments
I never would have imagined that fall color in aspen could be like this in Alaska. This was a morning on my first trip to Denali National Park. Traveling in a RV with my brother-in-law was fun, but I told him that I did not care if he stayed in bed, the RV was moving to this spot before sunrise. This is what we found.

Nikon D700, 70-200mm @ 70 mm, f16, .8 sec., ISO 200, Tripod, remote release, mirror lock-up, WB auto.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Wonderful light and fall colors. Could see maybe sharpening it a bit more and burning down the top of the sky.
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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on September 17, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Beautiful light, and I would agree with Tony that there's probab;y more drama hidden in that sky that some processing could pull out. I'm kinda iffy on that framing tree on the right side. Lots to see here, great moment!
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Stunning light and color. The dark fg and the bright upper portion could be a tad bit better balanced but I like this a lot as is
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM
A beautiful view Tom. I'm not quite sure about the tree on the right but don't really mind it either. Great light and colors here do make for a wonderful scene that I enjoy looking at. I love the mountains in the background!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on September 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Very nice color, the tree on the right side is fine with me. I agree abit of work on the sky might improve this image. Still a nice shot. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Beautiful colors for sure, and nice sky. I do agree with Tony on the sharpening.
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Comment posted by David Edwards on September 19, 2011 at 3:45 AM
A beautiful scene, Tom. Love the rich yellows of the fall color. The dynamic range seems a bit high imho, with the sky being so bright and the land areas quite dark. Perhaps a little more balancing might really bring this one out. A lovely shot none the less.
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