Magical Moments...

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 17, 2013372 views12 comments

In Nature, it is moments like this that I live for. I feel very fortunate to be able to witness and capture the beauty nature has to offer. This is one of the most dramatic displays of light I have ever witnessed. When I came around the creek bend and saw this scene I stood there for a minute in awe, before realizing that this moment was not going to last. The intense light quickly began to fade as I rushed around looking for a nice composition to compliment the light. I hope I've done the scene justice. This was taken on the upper reaches of Soda Butte Creek, just inside Yellowstone National Park, on the Montana side. Thanks for looking and for any comments and or suggestions you might have.

Best viewed LARGE!

Nikon D300s
2 Exposures (1 double processed)
Blended using TK's Luminosity Masks
& A few tricks of my own

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Zhoen on June 17, 2013 at 1:34 PM

I enjoy the composition, river flows into the mountain peak framed by trees and blue sky. Great light and nice job processing looks natural on my laptop.

Registered on May 16, 2013, 25 Posts, 188 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Moore on June 17, 2013 at 1:43 PM

What amazing light you captured here. Part of me wants to see a little more detail in the mid ground, but overall I like it as is

Registered on January 12, 2010, 84 Posts, 388 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on June 17, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Spectacular alpenglow with good detail in the shadows and a beautiful river reflection- very nice. The downed tree in the river is a minor distraction. The forest is looking very healthy up there now.

Registered on January 31, 2006, 228 Posts, 3072 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 17, 2013 at 2:16 PM

That is some great light. You found a nice comp on the fly, too. Beauty.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 17, 2013 at 3:26 PM

What a beautiful scene, Zack! Really nice light and colors you caught here. The reflections in the water and that great sky all add to making this wonderful scene. I like this a lot! Nice work on your part capturing this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Wonderful light and beautiful scene well presented. Very good work, Zack. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Zack,

Beautiful light indeed. Although secondary to the light on the peak, I'm really enjoying the reflected light and color in the river. Just my preference, but for me the blue sky and maybe even the warm light on the peak is just a tad too saturated. Other than that, no nits or suggestions. No doubt an experience to have witnessed.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 17, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Incredible light! I like the color reflected in the river but it's the light on the peak that's really special. Great capture

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 18, 2013 at 5:31 AM

amazing light & colours ,Zack!

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Beautiful light and pretty scene. It must have been a real treat to be there and enjoy this evening.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Zimic on June 20, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Stunning image. You gotta love it when it all comes together like this. Great job processing to boot.

Registered on November 23, 2003, 176 Posts, 727 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on June 21, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Gorgeous Zack! I love the clarity and reflected color in the stream.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments