The Squeeze

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 31, 2012304 views18 comments

This is the outlet of Granite Lake in the Crazy Mountains in Montana, taken close to sunset. Nothing dramatic going on here, but for some reason this particular scene appealed to me.

Please view the larger version, I had to compress this one quite a bit.

Two exposure blend for the shadows and water action. Thanks for looking and for any comments!

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Marc Ward on August 31, 2012 at 6:56 PM

This is lush, Zack! The calm water above the log-jam really makes for a nice transition to the foreground. Well done!

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 31, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Nice composition. I feel pulled right into the scene. This is indeed better in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM

This definitely resonates with me. I like the composition and color and the intimate feel of the forest here. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on August 31, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Agree that the large version is way better. A very inviting scene. I could set down on a log right there and watch the scene for some time. Nicely composed and exposed. A lot of detail for the eye and brain to take in.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on September 1, 2012 at 1:13 AM

nice organization to what could have been a very cluttered comp. very simple and elegant.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on September 1, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Nice results on blend.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on September 1, 2012 at 10:19 AM

I really like this one Zack. The comp is perfect for this scene and you did an excellent job dealing with the dynamic range.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Zack, your centered composition works very well for me. The fallen logs add a lot and make for interesting focal points to me. Your exposure and blending are spot on in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on September 1, 2012 at 1:36 PM

beautiful shot of a beautiful scene. there's a lot to look at!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 1, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Hi Zack, What a great looking scene!...Beautiful Image! I really enjoy the soft glow of the light here. A nice one just to sit here and enjoy.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 1, 2012 at 7:38 PM

I like this. Lots of nice elements, like the older trunks in stream and forest and the variety of green tones. Very nice

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 1, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Dramatic-shmatic. Who cares about epic when you have something as beautiful as this. No wonder it appealed to you! And, you made it look it's very best.

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Comment posted by Tom Roper on September 1, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Well done. Large version is great, pulls you in nicely.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 2, 2012 at 6:31 AM

Love the comp and the scene. The blending looks good. I like it.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on September 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Well I find myself wanting to stand in this position as well and see, smell, and take the whole scene in.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 4, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Like this a lot Zack. Absolutely gorgeous scene, excellent shutter speed for the proper blur/texture, and beautiful composition. Large version looks really great.