Trout Lake WA

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 22, 20131,153 views11 comments

The sky was not 'epic'. (...if ever there were an overused word...that is it.) Much of the Pac NW NPN group enjoyed the photo-tour of Trout Lake. Plenty of photos...but I have few keepers.

Zeiss 35mm with Nikon d800e and polarizer. Single exposure.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on October 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Stunning!

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on October 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Wonderful layers of light and shadow on this glowing beauty and the blue sky is a clean contrast to the ground show, where there is plenty to enjoy.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 22, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Well, you have proven that you don't need an (ahem) "epic" sky for a fine landscape! You more than make up for the sky with otherwise excellent light and processing, and most of all, an exceptional composition. Your use of the FG grasses in front of that warm band of light does wonders to anchor this image.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on October 23, 2013 at 12:32 AM

While I agree the sky didn't cooperate here Ken, I just love everything else. The grass is spectacular, and the light behind is perfection.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on October 23, 2013 at 8:36 AM

I think Wayne's comments capture my own sentiments perfectly. The premium that often seems to be placed on a powerful sky is not always warranted, and this image excels without it.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 23, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Beautiful scene with great warm colors Ken. Your use of the fore ground grasses is excellent. The whole scene is a pleasure to look at. Very nice.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on October 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Wow this turned out great. Very warm

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 23, 2013 at 12:27 PM

The layers of light add a lot of depth to this one. A beautiful autumn scene.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Even without that epic sky this turned out beautifully, Ken. The warm light is gorgeous and you used those layers to perfection. I could also see this working with just a bit higher POV.

Ed

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 25, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Very nice image Ken. I really like the layers you captured here with the foreground grass. It's a bummer that you didn't get any clouds in the sky, but at least the mountain was out.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 27, 2013 at 12:39 PM

The very interesting foreground makes this work nicely.

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