Classic Maroon

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted October 1, 2013880 views20 comments

I've been trying to get a classic Maroon Bells image for 4 years. This year it all came together last Saturday...time of day. location, light, color, perfect reflection. I know it's a much posted image but I felt this showed the Bells True Beauty. I included the image here because there are several people n the far foreground. Thanks for looking!

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20 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on October 2, 2013 at 1:28 AM

I'd say you found that classic shot Jack. The snow on the mountain contrasted with the fall colors is dreamlike. Perfect reflection as well. I guess I could ask for there to be clouds, but this image doesn't even need them. Just a wonderful classic scene.

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on October 2, 2013 at 2:04 AM

Your persistence definitely paid off. The light dusting of snow on lake sides along with the yellows in the trees, strong blue sky and the perfect reflection really make this a solid image, Remove any one of those components and the image would lose a lot of its appeal.

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on October 2, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Yes, I believe you captured a very nice image of the icon, good job!

Ron

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Comment posted by Thomas Haney on October 2, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Beautiful shot Jack, everything came together well. I think the foreground looks better as it is than if it had been the same color as the sky, it makes it more unique to me.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 2, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Great shot, Jack. Love it. Beautiful scene with strong saturated colors (polarizer?), nice diagonals, and a sharp reflection. Hard to ask for more.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on October 2, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Excellent Jack!!! I never tire of the Bells and their beauty!

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Comment posted by jack jaeger jr on October 2, 2013 at 10:13 PM

One of the best ive ever seen !

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 3, 2013 at 3:15 AM

The fall foliage complements the blue sky nicely. A gorgeous rendition of the Bells. A few little areas in the snow seem just a little hot which is the tiniest criticism I can come up with here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 3, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Gorgeous Jack! I so wish I was there in person, but this is surely the next best thing.

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Comment posted by Grant Collier on October 3, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Nice shot, Jack! Ideal conditions for this icon. I was wondering why this was M&N, but I viewed the large version from 3 inches away and found the people!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Beautiful!!! It certainly did all come together here for you, Jack. Really nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on October 6, 2013 at 3:53 AM

Can a reflection be too perfect? Well, I don't know, but this one really is perfectly sharp - indeed, it seems to have more details and contrast than the original (on my monitor at least)

So my eyes are pulled to the reflection more than to the mountain itself. Other than that, gorgeous shot - great colors.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Wonderful image Jack. Beautiful colors and perfect reflection. Great job on this.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on October 10, 2013 at 7:39 AM

One of the best images of this classic scene IMHO. Would not change a thing. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on October 10, 2013 at 3:44 PM

This location and this image are both classics! You timed everything just right.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 10, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Got to be one of the best Maroon Bells shots that I've ever seen! Of course, my tired old eyes first read the title as Classic Moron and I had to see why.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 13, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Outstanding Jack,
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 13, 2013 at 10:27 PM

You Nailed It Jack,
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Jack Garrett on October 15, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Thanks for all the great comments everyone, much appreciated.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on October 18, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Great job, and dedication to a spot as well. This may be a classic composition, but the light skiff of snow and the fall foliage combined with mid-day sun and blue sky make this unique for me. No nits anywhere from me.

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