Shortly after making camp in this basin we were whacked by the first of three successive waves of rain and lightening. As the afternoon progressed and we remained holed up in our tent for 5 hours, I was beginning to think my evening shot was going to be a washout. However shortly before sunset the clouds began to dissipate allowing beautiful warm light to bathe the scene for about 10 minutes. The lake was still a bit choppy so I utilized a 6 stop ND filter to smooth the water.
Wonderful series, full of color, detail and natural beauty. I have to like the first two best as well. The portrait shot is really just as good technically but it's a personal preference of mine to see landscapes in, well, landscape. That's the way my mind sees them when there. Not saying that's right, just my view. Excellent work though... Mike
Like the comp/foreground in #2 best. Personally I would consider cropping out half the foreground in #1 (16:9) and #3 (5x7). They are already nice and clean foregrounds (IMO nice green grass is like clear blue skies) but just too featureless in my mind.
kwilliam8 wrote:
Very beautiful images! I slightly prefer the second image, but all of these are great! A pleasure to view these.
Keith W.
Thanks, Keith. Appreciate your comments and input.
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Milan Hutera wrote:
The first two are really nice. The vertical doesn't work that well for me. Voted as a featured thread.
Thanks, Milan. Appreciate your comments and support.
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MikeMancil wrote:
Wonderful series, full of color, detail and natural beauty. I have to like the first two best as well. The portrait shot is really just as good technically but it's a personal preference of mine to see landscapes in, well, landscape. That's the way my mind sees them when there. Not saying that's right, just my view. Excellent work though... Mike
Thanks very much, Mike. I agree with your view on landscape vs portrait orientation.
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keepclicking wrote:
Dave, these are really nice!first 2 images are my favorite. In this wait game u were definitely the winner. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, KeepClicking. Appreciate your taking time to comment.
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DaleBerlin wrote:
Beautiful set Dave
Thank you, Dale. Most appreciated.
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dbehrens wrote:
Sweet set and sweet light Dave!
Like the comp/foreground in #2 best. Personally I would consider cropping out half the foreground in #1 (16:9) and #3 (5x7). They are already nice and clean foregrounds (IMO nice green grass is like clear blue skies) but just too featureless in my mind.
Dave
Thanks, Dave. Appreciate the comments and the constructive critique. Have to play with your cropping suggestions.
RMC cichlids wrote:
This is a great set of images Dave, love the 1st one overall and the 2nd I'm digging the foreground. The long exposure on both are very well done.
Thanks much. Appreciate your comments/thoughts on these.
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morris wrote:
Very pretty with the second my pick David
Morris
Thank you very much, Morris. Appreciate your comment.
Thanks, Ryan. 5DSR. I upgraded to this body about 12 months ago and anguished over whether to move to Sony because I primarily shoot very contrasty mountain scenes. I frequently use a .75 GND and exposure blend so dynamic range has not been an issue. On the plus side the detail and sharpness of the 5DSR files are incredible.
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Steezus wrote:
Wow, those are amazing shots. Where is this area located?
Thanks much, Steezus. Sierra Nevada backcountry.
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Kee Woo Rhee wrote:
Your patience paid off nicely. Love the images!!
