Aspens Aglow

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 3, 2011201 views9 comments

Since the fall color is a bit on the late side here in the northeastern sierra, I figured I would post a shot from last year to get in gear for what is to come. With all the precipitation we had over the winter and the forthcoming cold snap, conditions should be excellent, albeit a little late. I had envisioned this shot several months prior and managed to get back in the fall to see if I could capture the scene in its autumnal splendor.

5D MKII
17-40 @ 35
ISO 100
f/11

As always, comments and critiques are highly appreciated. This image really suffers from compression; please view large.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 3, 2011 at 11:07 PM

Glowing aspens are pretty common, but finding them in a place where the light shines like that on the trees, but not the background rocks is a great find. Great timing, and expertly captured.

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Comment posted by Jeff Bushnell on October 4, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Nice shot! I love the colors.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on October 4, 2011 at 5:25 AM

A beautiful shot, Jonathan. Amazing color.. love the combo of yellow and orange, light and shade. The large version is awesome.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Great light! I like the way you've used it as a 'paintbrush'. Really nice comp

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on October 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

I like what the angled shadows add to the composition.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 4, 2011 at 2:15 PM

The colors are amazing. Beautiful shot

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Comment posted by Jake Case on October 4, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Love the light, contrast and shapes here. The V-shaped light patch on the aspens I find especially intriguing. I would be proud I had put this one together.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM

I like the intimacy here. Could maybe see pulling more light into the shadows.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 5, 2011 at 10:10 PM

Love how you have caught this light on the aspens at just the right moment, keeping the background darker. Outstanding.

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