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Gallery: LandscapePosted March 31, 2014421 views18 comments

Hi all --

Here's an image from Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in SE Oregon, made on an amazing Spring day full of squalls and fast-changing light.

I've been to the Steens Mtn area, 70 miles to the east, many times but this was my first trip to the refuge. Glad I made it, and definitely a place I'll return to soon.

Comments etc. are welcomed. Thanks.

Wesley

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on March 31, 2014 at 5:23 PM

It's the light that makes this image for me. Almost an otherworldly feeling to it. The Mirrored S Curve leading to the mountains is very nice, and the sidelighting itself is a treat. Spot on processing!

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 31, 2014 at 6:49 PM

This is very good. The light is excellent. The dark foreground does help to emphasize the lighting in mid and background and adds to the mood, but I still find myself wondering what it would look like if the foreground was lightened up by about 1 stop, which would highlight the virtual S curve - something worth experimenting with, I think! Great work!

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 31, 2014 at 9:19 PM

Superb Wesley. This really needs a black background to sing, but I love the larger version on the gray. Great comp!

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 31, 2014 at 9:33 PM

Gorgeous light! I like the foreground colors and patterns too. Very nice!

I tried to get out to Steens Mtn once from Bend. What a long haul. I didn't make it and ended up in the Hart Mtn, area. What a vast area, and beautiful as well.

Chris

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on April 1, 2014 at 12:41 AM

Great mood captured here.
I love the swirl, and the hazy BG.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on April 1, 2014 at 1:28 AM

Dig!

aF

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on April 1, 2014 at 8:31 AM

Beautiful peacefulness and grace to this image through composition and light. No nits

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM

The wild lighting is special and the two big curves in the foreground making a disconnected S are a neat find. My first impression was that the foreground was too dark, but then I looked at the larger version where some fine detail is easily seen. Is the larger version 1200 px long axis & 500 Mb? It shows up small on my monitor and this looks like an image where bigger is better.

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Comment posted by Wesley Picotte on April 1, 2014 at 11:06 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments. Seems like the image is well received.

@ Mark -- the larger version does not take advantage of the full width / files size. However, you're right, the smaller version does not show the same detail. Next time I post I'll be sure to use the specs on the larger image option.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on April 1, 2014 at 12:04 PM

This is sweet empty country light, Wesley. The large view is exceptional.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on April 1, 2014 at 10:46 PM

Great capture! The application of light and dark controls the eye drawing to the distant horizon… sweeping lines add a sense of ocean waves. Well done!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on April 2, 2014 at 1:41 AM

lovely lighting in the BG and i don't mind the darker FG at all. the curves obviously are strong and good. i don't get much from the colour and wonder if you'd consider trying out a b&w conversion?

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on April 3, 2014 at 3:47 AM

Incredible image as posted. Love the curving lines and the light on the distant mountains.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on April 4, 2014 at 1:40 AM

Colors are great, love the simplicity and spareness. Not to mention the sweet light!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on April 5, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Really nice composition in this Wesley and great light in the back round areas. Wonderful detail and earth tones in the large version. Excellent processing also.

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Comment posted by Wesley Picotte on April 8, 2014 at 1:33 AM

Thanks 2X for the C&C. Greatly appreciated.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on April 10, 2014 at 10:51 AM

Picture Perfect . . .
Congratulations on the WP Wesley . . .

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 10, 2014 at 11:13 AM

Exquisite light, turning a stark area into magic.
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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