Spring Oasis

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 26, 2013495 views10 comments

This was an amazingly crisp clear spring morning in the valley without a sole around except me and my photography buddy(my 9 year daughter likes to get up with me before dawn and go out with me on my photo trips). I know spectacular colorful skies are are the norm around here, but that was not the case while in Yosemite last week, so working with what I had I tried to create something that convey the feeling of the scene. With the sun coming up fast through the trees I decided to try wider and wider comps and create a sunstar through the trees instead of avoiding flare. On the technical side-when I downsized the jpeg it appeared to crunch the tones a bit the sky appears a little blown on the right, it's not blown full size. Unforetunately, I had to switch over to my 14-24 for this shot and my cpl for that got smashed up and haven't replaced it yet. I could have opened the shadows etc but I really like the blue-green-black vibe as shot.

As always let me know what you think.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on May 27, 2013 at 6:57 AM

I really like the crispness you've catured here Todd in this impressive scene. Good composition adn placement of the sunstar ad well! It might not have the 'burning sky' feature, but I quite like this image!

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

A morning we all would like t wake to. Crisp and clean

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM

This is very nice Todd. Looks like such a beautiful morning to be there and enjoy, and even more so with your daughter along to share it with. You really did capture the clear and crisp feel of this morning. The sunstar works great in this scene and I love the mood the cool blue and greens give this. The distant waterfall also adds a nice touch here. The large version is really enjoyable to look at. Makes me feel like I'm there enjoying this beautiful morning with you guys!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on May 27, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Jorne-Thanks just to clarify the white in the sky isnt really a feature as much as I didnt want to reprocess the image for the web. The infomation is there and I am going to reprocess if I print this image or put it on my website. Thanks

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Needless to say your comment about it being a "crisp clear spring morning" hits this right on, Todd. Not sure I've seen the valley without at least some cloud in it. These are the type of skies I get out in the desert many times. Not complaining at all, it's just how it is and we just make the best of it. You did a very good job of picking up a lot of detail throughout the scene with so much dynamic range taking place too.

I enjoyed the thought of you being able to share this type of early morning outing with your daughter also. She is at the right age to begin storing up the fond memories in life such as this morning sunrise.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Todd,

Knowing how bustling crazy it can get on the bridge, this image does a great job of portraying quiet and calm. No doubt at this time you had the place to yourself - which, is real important because the bridge isn't bouncing up and down! I really like the backlit greens throughout.

What may look like haloing over by Royal Arch I think comes across as natural lighting just the way the valley and geography work out.

Lovely capture from this popular spot.

Lon

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on May 28, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Thanks Lon for you comments I know you know this place really well.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 28, 2013 at 6:20 PM

The exposure works really well here, Todd. Crisp, clear and refreshing is what come to mind as I view it.

(What a special time for your daughter...; for both of you!)

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Sorry I missed this the first time around, Todd. I really like the pristine mood the clear sky and blue water conveys in this scene and the sunstar is the icing on the cake. The waterfall is also a nice touch. Sounds like you have some great times with your photo buddy; enjoy and savor those moments. My only suggesstion; and this is just a personal preference; would be to clone out those white spots in the water on the right side.

Ed

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on May 31, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Ed, thanks for the suggestion I think I'll do that for my website presentation

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