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Ben Horne wrote:
That's some pretty killer light! I think you were a bit to conservative with the contrast though. If this was mine, I would darken the mid-tones a bit, and kick up the contrast. I feel like those mountains and sky need some richer tones. The light in this scene is very authentic, so don't be afraid to give this image some wonderful dark pixels.

Hey Ben, thanks so much. I will look at adding some more contrast, I had a similar scene where I just spent going back and forth too much on it, so I liked this look and decided to stop and let it sink in for a while.

Jim

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:16 AM

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kellyakinsart wrote:
I just reread the title. I guess that little island is supposed to be the focal point

Kelly

Ha ha... yeah amazing huh... this view is an iconic view all because of that itty bitty little island...

Jim

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:18 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · The Goose is going Wild

Well, that's pretty sweet!! Nice work. The BG does feel a bit flat compared to the FG, so I definitely think you can kick up the contrast a bit and make this baby really sing!

Chris

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:19 AM

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Really nice colors and composition here!

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:24 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · The Goose is going Wild

Hey Jim, I agree with Ben about adding a little more contrast to the scene. But other than that, wow, you've got yourself quite an image worthy of more than a few steaks!

Jul 16, 2013 at 01:21 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · The Goose is going Wild

Lovely capture Jim. Love the clouds and the color! it's like a painting. Too bad you couldn't get a jackrabbit out there, then you'd have PB&J and roast hare

Jason

Jul 16, 2013 at 01:43 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · The Goose is going Wild

Well that's some awesome freakin light!! The mountains feel too recovered here but overall strong shot. Nice!

aF

Jul 16, 2013 at 03:34 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · The Goose is going Wild

To go to a place like that, and get these photos, I'd give up eating for a week.

Great shot !

Todd

Jul 16, 2013 at 05:41 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · The Goose is going Wild

Very nicely captured photo of beautiful scenery.

Jul 16, 2013 at 07:14 AM

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Good Blog read there, Jim. Have never ventured down that slope and now I know I should have. Been wandering what was coming from your Goose Island jaunt, the post was definitely worth the wait

My bet is that after enough percolation, you will try a variation enriching the sky and mountain tones like Ben suggested.

Matt

Jul 16, 2013 at 07:57 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · The Goose is going Wild

Jim, this one is definitely a winner.

Jul 16, 2013 at 08:07 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · The Goose is going Wild

this is wonderful, I love the way the light is painted on the back mountains.

Jul 16, 2013 at 09:47 AM

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Nicely done Jim.

Its thrilling to learn ben egbert never tried a sunset here and has been on the same trail. Its like following the exploits of John Muir.

Jul 16, 2013 at 09:57 AM

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Bert DeMars wrote:
Nicely done Jim.

Its thrilling to learn ben egbert never tried a sunset here and has been on the same trail. Its like following the exploits of John Muir.

I was always up at Many Glaciers at sunset, I generally thought of this as a sunrise place hence I was there at sunrise. But now I know better.

Jul 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · The Goose is going Wild

Perfect composition, Jim. I love how the sky looks on fire with though beautiful clouds. You captured some great light here!

-Nick

Jul 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM

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Justin Grimm wrote:
Looks like some amazing conditions. Those clouds are glowing like mad! I would like to see more detail/contrast in the far mountains though, but at print sizes the detail is probably there anyways. Thats only a minor personal preference though.

One big thing for me is the brightness of the water reflection. It is at least a half stop brighter (maybe more) then the sky. Once reduced, you should print it

Hey Justin,

Thanks so much. I didn't even notice the brighter water until you mentioned it... Hmmm... I could actually hear myself saying the same thing to someone else too.... but I think I will print this as it is first because even though you are right, the water is brighter it just seems to work for me...

Jim

Jul 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM

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Bert DeMars wrote:
Nicely done Jim.

Its thrilling to learn ben egbert never tried a sunset here and has been on the same trail. Its like following the exploits of John Muir.

Hey Bert,

Thanks so much! One of the cool things in here is we are always learning from each other. I try to be open to what the conditions give me. Even if certain areas are perhaps predominately a sunrise or a sunset shot, that can always change depending on the clouds. So observing the clouds and knowing at least in general where the sun is going to rise or set will help us to make more informed choices.

Jim

Jul 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM

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schlotz wrote:
Good Blog read there, Jim. Have never ventured down that slope and now I know I should have. Been wandering what was coming from your Goose Island jaunt, the post was definitely worth the wait

My bet is that after enough percolation, you will try a variation enriching the sky and mountain tones like Ben suggested.

Matt

Hey Matt,

Thanks so much, I am glad you liked the blog also.

I will probably print this one before I adjust it more. My local Sams Club maintains their photolab equipment very well, so I can go there and get a 8x12 print of this for around a $1. Then I can look at that before making more adjustments. It's great to see our shots on the web, or on our computers but I have noticed the same shot can look too many ways on our monitors simply by walking away and coming back. So to get a print from a place with colors I can trust helps a lot in knowing what other adjustments might be needed.

Jim

Jul 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · The Goose is going Wild

Incredible colors. Enjoyed the blog also. And I like your idea about printing before doing more edits. Very simple solution.

Jul 16, 2013 at 04:48 PM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · The Goose is going Wild

Love the 'glow' in the greens foreground, great hues in the mountains with those mauves. Super sweet on the orange clouds that drag me all the way back to the source just below the mountain top. It is almost as the reflection from the lake cast a nice fill light in this lovely bowl of color

I have just one thing that keeps buggin me a bit, the snow pattern on the right side draws my attention more so the vertical band.........just me

I would love to see it bigger too!
Grand image sir..........
Karl

Jul 16, 2013 at 06:05 PM

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