Grizzly Country

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 25, 2013191 views6 comments

This was taken on a recent backpacking trip in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. After arriving at this scenic lake at just over 10,000ft we set up camp, ate dinner, and started a small fire. I then set a small lantern in the tent and climbed up a nearby slope to get an overview of the lake. I waited for the full moon to rise above the mountains before taking this exposure.

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Techs:
This is a total of 7 exposures, one for the landscape and the stars, and the other 6 for detail in the lit up tent.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 26, 2013 at 7:06 AM

Looks like a magical place. A little different from the VT landscape, I think that's where you were living. The right side seems a bit dark, not sure if you would be able to open up those shadows a little more. Sweet shot.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on July 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM

This is fantastic! No nits for me.... How did you get the stars to look like that? Are they slightly out of focus or did you add an effect to them?

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Neat! I really like how the stars mimic the flowers.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on July 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

beautiful scene, the darker right side doesn't bother me as it accentuates the tent

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM

Beautiful night scene Zack. Looks like a very tranquil location.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 27, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Wonderful concep. I like the tent still being in the shadows where it seems to illuminate the darkness. Like Stan, I too noticed the mirroring of the stars and flowers. Subtle, but nice.

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