Routt County 15

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted October 18, 2011271 views11 comments

A scene along Route County Road 15 NW from Yampa, CO.
Nikon D300, polarizer, 1/125 sec, f/5.6
10/4/2011, 10:32 am, ISO 200

Somehow the road, the puddle (and the signs) add to this image.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Tom Hilton on October 18, 2011 at 6:50 PM

Patrick,
Great shot... nice visualization, capture and processing.
One comment (or question) why such a small f stop?
I would think depth of field would be at a premium on this shot...
I do like the yellow warning signs, they do seem to fit...
I like it...

Registered on September 19, 2011, 68 Posts, 668 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick Nixon on October 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM

My guess is the polarizer. I used the camera's auto settings and handheld. Image would probably have been better with smaller f/stop and tripod.

Registered on June 26, 2006, 68 Posts, 154 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Hilton on October 18, 2011 at 7:52 PM

Patrick,
the polarizer helped make the shot, but probably robbed you of a few fstops...
But, it's a really good shot....
you saw and captured a really interesting scene,
it really does not need any improving....

Registered on September 19, 2011, 68 Posts, 668 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Nice, classical image. the puddle and the warning signs keep it from being stereotypical.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 19, 2011 at 9:28 PM

Great view. I think the up-hill angle makes it a little unusual -- a good thing. That sliver of blue sky set against the leaves, and positioned just opposite the road make for a ballance comp.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick Nixon on October 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM

Thanks for the uphill tip. I'll remember that.

Registered on June 26, 2006, 68 Posts, 154 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

Beautiful! The road makes the image as it leads through the glowing aspens. The sliver of blue sky (thank you polarizer), the puddle, and the signs add extra interest.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM

Brilliant color Patrick. In the larger version , I notice some hot spots on the white trunks you may want to try and tame slightly.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Gasior on October 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Nice autum scenery
Beautiful color

Registered on March 7, 2010, 99 Posts, 502 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on October 24, 2011 at 12:15 AM

I love the bright glow here, and the road provides a nice way to lead the eye in. The sky slit provides a nice counterpoint to the road.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Reed on October 31, 2011 at 10:47 AM

My kind of road. f16 and a tripod next time. Good Eye.

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments