Nearly 6000 feet (this is not the summit of Black Balsam, but instead, the Art Loeb Trail) and spring has arrived nearly everywhere save for the highest elevations.
Richard, the "rays" are mainly the result of simple diffraction from using a small aperture - in this case f18. Look at a bright light source and then squint your eyes. You can almost see the same effect.
Patti, yes you are correct. The red and orange you see on the rocks is reflected light.
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Nearly 6000 feet (this is not the summit of Black Balsam, but instead, the Art Loeb Trail) and spring has arrived nearly everywhere save for the highest elevations.
Welcome to the mountains Lance!
Are those orange areas on the fg rocks sunlight?
Richard, the "rays" are mainly the result of simple diffraction from using a small aperture - in this case f18. Look at a bright light source and then squint your eyes. You can almost see the same effect.
Patti, yes you are correct. The red and orange you see on the rocks is reflected light.
Bruce
I hope there's one in my camera (I mean, your borrowed camera) just like it.
Thanks for a great trip. You rock!
Cheers, Steve
Don