Hot Flowing Colors

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 16, 2014355 views17 comments

I really enjoy the terrace action at Mammoth Hot Springs. This is a relatively new area that is located so that it can't get either dawn or dusk light. I went exploring comps on a day that varied from light to moderate overcast. In this case, there was enough sun to cast mild shadows, which adds nicely to the textures while letting the highlights glow a bit. (5D3, 70-200mm f2.8 @ 185, 1/100, f/16, iso 400, tripod and polarizer)

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17 comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on May 16, 2014 at 4:34 AM

Outstanding collection of layers and shapes.
The top half on its own would make a great pano.....

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 16, 2014 at 6:07 AM

This is such a cool spot, Mark. Looks like you made it back to Montana. Great start on the summer with this exceptional image. Beautiful. I hope to make it up this summer, combo of business and pleasure, can't wait.

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Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on May 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM

very interesting subject matter with great textures... I could also see a crop of about 1/3 from the bottom, but the comp works nicely as is

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 16, 2014 at 10:56 AM

Very nice light and color Mark, and your composition works beautifully, and I also like the layers and detail. Excellent work.
John

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 16, 2014 at 11:39 AM

First thought was one of a stairway.. And since it's hot this can't the 'stairway to heaven'

The polarizer was instrumental in toning down the highlights, & the soft shadows add a good sense of depth..
Interesting place, well composed.
Great work Mark!

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on May 16, 2014 at 1:50 PM

Awesome framing Mark! I need to get back to Yellowstone... very faint but fond memories of when I went before I was even 10. I would look at increasing the midtone contrast (in luminosity mode, I think) to add a little texture to the formations. Nice work regardless, Mark!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 16, 2014 at 2:07 PM

I love the different layers and shapes of the terrace. Beautiful image

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on May 16, 2014 at 2:33 PM

Lovely picture Mark! The layers and colors make for a nice composition, while the sunlight adds a bit of a third dimension.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 16, 2014 at 4:18 PM

Mark, this is really an interesting image, and also very nice! All the steps are really cool looking and I like the colors and textures in this. Nice capture!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 16, 2014 at 6:19 PM

This is lovely Mark and you caught the light perfectly on this image and the colors are outstanding. I have not played with my polarizer since our Florida trip but this Image has me motivated to get it out of the camera bag and start trying some of the lessons you taught me. Are you out west now? If so I hope you have a great trip and I will let you know about the fall trip.
Well done on this capture . . .

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on May 16, 2014 at 7:51 PM

There is a lot to enjoy in this from the fascinating texture to the bold color. The terracing creates strong compositional lines leading my eye up the image.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 16, 2014 at 10:08 PM

Nice layers and dof. Simple and sweet.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Gorgeous work Mark. Great textures, color and light. Strong comp as well for my tastes. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 18, 2014 at 5:05 AM

Fascinating abstract composition. The colours and textures are very nice.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 18, 2014 at 3:29 PM

Mark, The details and light are fantastic.

I think this might benefit from a neutral density filter. It might cut down on the light just a bit.

Best wishes,
carol

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 18, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Mark, as I recall you've had a few shots from this area in YNP that were all simply wonderful, this one is no exception. Very nice work here.

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Comment posted by John Williams on May 22, 2014 at 10:51 PM

Crazy subject Mark! Wonderful colors and texture.

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