Winter's Breath

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 14, 2011736 views33 comments

What's so cool about Yellowstone in the winter is the opportunity to shoot in conditions where 2 temperature extremes interface, with the resultant steam and often interesting lighting. This was taken early morning at West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone NP last February (which tells you how far behind I am processing!)

Canon 5D2. 24-105. ISO 100. f/13. 1/60. C&C appreciated. Please see LARGER VERSION

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33 comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on December 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

This is spectacular Doug. I love the rosey hue......I assume that's the effect of the geyser? The fog is awesome. No nits whatsoever.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on December 14, 2011 at 9:51 PM

Beautiful!!!!! My only possible suggestion would be to perhaps dodge the darker areas along the right edge or do a localized shadows adjustment there.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on December 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Man those trees are great!

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on December 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM

Looks a bit on the chilly side. I don't think I've ever seen more snow on trees, and with the warm light and nice arrangement you have here it makes for a very interesting and beautiful shot. Very nice work.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 14, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Beautiful, Doug! This very much needs to be viewed large to be fully appreciated. I am really enjoying it!

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on December 14, 2011 at 11:23 PM

This is beautiful.. love the tone!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 14, 2011 at 11:25 PM

White on white never looked so good Doug! Beautiful high key image!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on December 14, 2011 at 11:37 PM

Has a nice ethereal look with the steam and the higher values in the snow with minimal shadows. Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on December 15, 2011 at 12:06 AM

The steam and light combination really gives all that a snow a unique look - very nice!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on December 15, 2011 at 12:09 AM

superb - lovely rosy tone to this and all you need is the cherry on the top ... i can see why one would be drawn to those conditions. well done.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on December 15, 2011 at 12:14 AM

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on December 15, 2011 at 2:12 AM

WOW! Awesome light here Doug... You got a real beauty here.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 15, 2011 at 3:45 AM

Amazing image - wonderful scene and mood here.

Sandy

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Comment posted by David Edwards on December 15, 2011 at 3:55 AM

An amazing image, Doug. Reminds me of vanilla icecream. Love the steamy mood... very eerie and evocative.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

Beautiful, delicate, magical!

- Dan

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Doug, This is just wonderful! A beautiful winter scene!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on December 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

very cold indeed

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on December 15, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Let me at another "At'a boy"
Great image

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

I saw some documentary stuff on TV about winter in Yellowstone. Unique winters (extremely cold). This is an impressive shot Doug. Love how the trees look like sculptures. And that golden light!

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Comment posted by Rodrigo Sandoval on December 15, 2011 at 4:00 PM

I´m amazed by the mood of this picture. It breathes cold! :-)
Nicely done, perfect exposure in my opinion.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on December 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

The light here is absolutely sublime

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on December 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

Amazing and peaceful atmosphere, something I hope to experience soon enough. Awesome shot, Doug!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

The light is splendid, Doug! A magical winter wonderland for sure..

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on December 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Makes me want to be there! Everything is perfect in this. Nice yellow/orange glow, too...

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on December 16, 2011 at 1:17 AM

Thanks all! Good suggestion, Jim! Here, I've selectively brightened the shadows on the right side to keep with the high-key, ethereal look.

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on December 16, 2011 at 2:17 AM

the depth which being created by the fog looks amazing

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on December 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

Beautiful warm tones. So often shots like this come out blue. I really like the white on white. My only suggestions would be a slight CW rotation. I keep tilting my head because all the trees appear to be leaning to the left!

Very nice!!

BTW, you are not far behind in processing. I have tons of images from 1998 to today that I need to process!!

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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on December 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

Beaufiful image, love the feel of this!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 16, 2011 at 11:13 PM

I love wintry scenes like this--nice!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on December 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

Doug, I admire the warming light counteracting this cold wintry scene. Your repost works especially well for me, a subtle and consistent composition to my eye. Great work in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Doug,

Well, the word has already been used, but I'll use it again. Magical! What a gorgeous combination of fog, light and color. Great job on the repost, I think the reduced contrast enhances the atmosphere even more. Both versions are spectacular though. A dream shot.

Lon

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on December 20, 2011 at 5:00 AM

This looks amazing Doug,

Gary.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on December 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM

Doug, very nice scene and lighting. I like the changes you did to the darker trees along the right edge in the repost, but prefer the contrast of the front trees, foreground and LLC pond of the original.

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