Swan Surprise

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 19, 2012358 views11 comments

Swan Lake Flats in Yellowstone is a great place to photograph both sunrises and sunsets. Earlier in the day I passed this by to photograph Hayden Valley. Thunderheads were building on the horizon close to sunset and after thinking and waiting I knew the sun was going to get blocked. Packed up quick and headed for Swan Lake in a hurry, about a half hour away. After running to find a spot and standing in water I was able to get about 6 images and then it was all gone.

As always thanks for taking a look. Any critique, opinion or anything else you would like to add would be much appreciated.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 19, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Gorgeous sweeping lines of light and color Dean. The reflection looks a little brighter than the sky but that's minor. in looking at the overall beauty you captured here.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Well put together. Minor nit of brightness of sky v. water noted.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on July 19, 2012 at 7:46 PM

I think that your 'rushed' composition and the scenery in general match the beauty of the light you captured here.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Dean, You did well capturing this after after your change of plans, often not to easy to do..

A wonderful looking scene with beautiful colors. Really does look like a great place, and you show that here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 19, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Beautiful light and color, Dean. I also like the tranquil mood of this image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 19, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Always great to have a back up plan . . . and enough time to execute it. Very nice light and contrast. Sky and reflection feel a bit inverted brightness-wise. I know that's somewhat standard now, but it feels a bit obvious in this image with the darker surrounding grasses.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on July 19, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Amazing for rushing around trying to find a comp. Even when I have something well scouted I feel like I'm rushing around like a chicken without a head sometimes, especially when it's going off. I love that cloud, looks like an angel or fairy flying. Great stuff!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on July 20, 2012 at 1:49 AM

Lovely image...way to hustle :)

aF

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Really beautiful colors, and you did well with your comp to be in such a hurry. What a moment to experience!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on July 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

This looks very much like a sunset I witnessed last weekend at the same spot. Nice work as always, Dean. We will have to get together one of these days soon..

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on July 22, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Nobody else notice the big swan cloud over swan lake??? I sure did!!

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