M&N - 1st Place

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Back Basin trail, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Nat. Park. Canon 5D3. 24-105 f/4. ISO 200. 1/350 s. f/19.

See Larger Version for best detail.

I will also post the mono version, which I like very much as well. For me, though, the color enhances the mystery of the scene. Thanks for viewing!

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10 comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 4, 2014 at 8:10 AM

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on March 4, 2014 at 11:06 AM

That looks very inviting! Especially considering the dreadful winter we have had over here (Sweden).... The color adds a lot to the atmosphere so I prefer it over the monochrome version.

Registered on September 30, 2012, 116 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on March 4, 2014 at 12:24 PM

I looked several times at each version and I think I prefer the b/w. Both versions are very nice. It's been a long time since I've been to Yellowstone in the winter and I miss it's beauty. I like how this shot portrays that excitement you get in YNP to see what's around the corner. Very nice, Doug.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on March 4, 2014 at 1:02 PM

The color version does it for me. The FG - trail in both versions have wonderful DOF and to my eye that feeling of drawing you in continues with the color version. With the B&W version I don't sense the depth into the sky. I love the mood you captured here.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 4, 2014 at 3:11 PM

Doug, These are both excellent!! I don't think I can pick a favorite because they both work so well for me. Maybe I might lean towards the color...

Excellent work capturing the wonderful mood here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 6, 2014 at 12:47 AM

Love the light and twisting lines in the comp.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 6, 2014 at 10:39 AM

Wonderful light in this Doug and a very nice composition. Also a very peaceful mood to the scene. I like both but the color version by a nose. Really nice.

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

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 10, 2014 at 6:22 PM

Stunning image Doug. In this case, I do prefer the color version. Great light and a sense of mystery.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 14, 2014 at 8:06 AM

Hello Doug

Sweet winter scene and prefer the colour version.

Gotta love the Winter!!:)

Cheers

Bill

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on March 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM

Excellent comp Doug, both versions work for me.

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