Palouse Glow

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 13, 2012434 views17 comments

The Palouse hills and fields glows in this image taken just before sunset. I was here attending a workshop for four days in early June of 2012. While we had some wild wet weather we also enjoyed some lovely light to photograph this beautiful region of rolling hills of glacial silt know as loess soil. This image was made from Steptoe Butte, a 400 million year old quartzite butte protruding from the 15 million year old Columbia River basalts of the surrounding area. It is rather a daunting task at this location to decide just which way to point the lens. There are limitless opportunities for creative expression in all directions.

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17 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Absolutely wonderful! A target rich environment if there ever was one. The undulating shadows and highlights of the fields, the copses of trees and the wonderful light are truly a photographer's paradise!

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Comment posted by Scott Anliker on June 13, 2012 at 3:48 PM

I really like this composition and you seemed to have captured perfect lighting! I might crop a bit off the bottom and right, but that may be being too prescriptive. Excellent shot.

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Comment posted by Cam Held on June 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Excellent shot, no nits from me! Works well as is. Looks like a really fun place to photograph! Maybe some opportunities for using a super tele for landscapes

-Cam

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on June 13, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Beautiful, Phillip. The fields seem to glow. The rolling hills and field patterns in this area always amaze me.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 14, 2012 at 5:50 AM

Lovely interplay of patterns, colour and light.

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Comment posted by Phil Knouf on June 15, 2012 at 12:46 AM

Thanks all for your insightful and welcome comments. Its great to receive well thought out comments.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 16, 2012 at 7:52 PM

What a place!...and a wonderful image! The light and color here is beautiful. Nice work, Phil.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 17, 2012 at 11:53 PM

Gorgeous shot. I was there in early May, and I think you could go nearly every month and get a different, wonderful image. Love your choice here.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on June 18, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Excellent!!!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on June 18, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Beautifully done !!! I have been there twice but it is one of those places you can never get enough of !

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Beautifully captured. I saw this shot in the PNWNP spring photo contest. If I had a vote, it would get mine as the winner.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Great scene in a beautiful area - congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Phil Knouf on June 21, 2012 at 12:47 AM

Thanks Sandy, I didn't even know I had won! This is my first WP.

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on June 21, 2012 at 12:55 AM

Well done, Phil!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 21, 2012 at 7:22 AM

Great scene, colors and comp. Excellent! Congratulations on the WP.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on June 26, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Well done, Phil. Because of the graphic lines and colors, this is one of my favorite locations
to photograph. Your composition is strong from the front to the back.

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Comment posted by Ruben Vicente on June 27, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Love the color, texture and light in this image. Wonderful scenery, great image.

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