Marigold Morning

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 30, 2014501 views16 comments

Marsh Marigolds line the edge of this alpine lake near Silverton, Colorado. I had spent four nights there last week in hopes of a colorful sunrise. The softer light on the clouds and warm light on the peak makes this my favorite image from the location.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 30, 2014 at 12:14 PM

Perfectly composed and nice attention to the placement of the reflection. No suggestions to improve upon this.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 30, 2014 at 12:20 PM

All of the elements in this shot fit perfectly, Doug. I can see why this is your favorite. I can't see anything I would change. Sweet take on this alpine location. Makes me want to be there. Outstanding

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 30, 2014 at 1:01 PM

Doug, This is really beautiful. Not sure how you could improve on this as everything looks fantastic to me. Really makes me wish I was there enjoying this place. Wonderful work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 30, 2014 at 1:04 PM

Beautifully composed and presented Doug. I can see why this is your favorite. I like it a lot.

pat

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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 30, 2014 at 3:52 PM

Nice shot Doug.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on July 30, 2014 at 7:06 PM

Wonderful comp, everything in its place

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 30, 2014 at 8:03 PM

Fantastic near far composition Doug.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 30, 2014 at 10:45 PM

Classic composition Doug! I too love the soft light on those clouds. A very well crafted image!

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Comment posted by Vijay Raj on July 30, 2014 at 11:35 PM

Such a calm and simple setting.Nothing dramatic but still registers the landscape, a fine deviation from those screaming landscapes.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on July 31, 2014 at 1:53 AM

This has a lot to like…with foreground, soft sunrise light, and a nice reflection. Full of interest, details and colors. If I could change one thing …. hmmm… nothing really…. well, perhaps a third off the sky. Minor …minor. I would like to see this printed big and discover more details in the flowers. Well Done!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 31, 2014 at 3:51 AM

Very perfect! Nice job here Doug!

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on July 31, 2014 at 7:36 PM

I'll add my +1 vote for this one, Doug. I agree with Tony about a crop of the sky, but as he says, " Minor …minor"

Nicely done, and well seen.

--P

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 1, 2014 at 10:07 AM

Thanks all for your comments; they are appreciated. This is a stack of several images for dof using Zerene software (somehow I missed the front flower being in focus) and a blend for the sky exposure.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on August 1, 2014 at 11:17 PM

Doug, this is cool; I also like a crop of the top just below the sunlit peak.

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Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on August 2, 2014 at 3:17 PM

Perfect composition and wonderful soft colours.

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 12, 2014 at 9:28 PM

Beautiful Doug, this one comes together so well.

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