The South Fork

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 31, 20121,897 views21 comments

South Fork of Bishop Creek, Eastern Sierra, taken at the end of September. This is a manual blend of two exposures for dynamic range, which I usually try to avoid with trees that cross the horizon.
Thanks and comments welcome.

D700, 24-70mm @ 34mm
f11 @ 0.6 and 1/6

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on October 31, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Lovely colors and mood. Love the sky. Can't quite place this though I know that part of the world pretty well. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 31, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Beautiful color here, Rudy. I like how the color in the sky compliments the foliage. I also like how you have framed the peak in your composition. Your blend looks good and I don't see any unusual gradients in the trees. I like the clarity and detail in the large version. Also good to see another D700 shooter too!!

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 31, 2012 at 11:04 PM

I know this spot and this is a very nice composition from there. Nice color too! That's a lot better sky than I saw when I was there.

Chris

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 31, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Your treatment of the sky and including so much boosts my enjoyment of this shot. Feels like I am about to walk into that meadow and rest among the rock seating. Superb photo...print big and hang it.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 1, 2012 at 12:32 AM

The contrast of the tranquil lower half with that dramatic sky is a real gripper. I love the warm light spilling into the scene.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 1, 2012 at 1:40 AM

Wow, what an awesome monochromatic image. Everything looks good here. Some great work Rudy!!

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on November 1, 2012 at 7:05 AM

Awesome, Rudy. I love the color and composition!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 1, 2012 at 7:43 AM

Beautiful warm light and color. The blend is flawless. Great work, Rudy.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 1, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Beautiful. You made this special light even more special.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 1, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Gorgeous warm light Rudy. A splendid autumn scene.

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Comment posted by Nuno Eira on November 1, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Dream scenario, many congratulations

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 1, 2012 at 10:59 AM

I want to add my voice to the sweet light here. Great capture with some very dynamic fall colors. I really like the composition the line of trees moves the eye right back to the mountain and the clouds also help move you into the image. Great image.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 1, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Rudy, a real fine rendition from this area of the sierras. Wonderful autumn look, and the larger version is a must see too.

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on November 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Wonderful composition and brilliant light! I like everything about this one, particularly the play of light and color between sky and trees

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 1, 2012 at 1:37 PM

This is a beautiful fall image, Rudy! I love the light, colors and wonderful detail. Such a pretty scene! Excellent work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 1, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Wow, talk about golden light. The interplay of warm and cool colors works very nicely in this wonderful scene, Rudy. Great mood BTW.

Ed

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on November 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Super sweet light and an absolutely beautiful scene!

Ron

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 2, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Lovely, Rudy! Great color in the foliage and the sky, and well composed revealing the
mountain peak in the BG.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 2, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Very nice. I like the trees converging from both sides to lead my eye to the peak.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Beautiful scene .Nice color sky and warm light

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Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on November 3, 2012 at 3:31 AM

Nicely reproduced light, 3D feel of the trees is very impressive. The upper part of the image is a beauty in itself.

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