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WC#411 Blue Sky Serenity

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 14, 2009133 views8 comments

This photo was taken on a summer morning under a beautiful bluebird sky. If there had been a fabulous sunrise or beautiful clouds, there would have been a long line of photographers at this famous location. But under bluebird skies, I had the place all to myself. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent here alone as it allowed me to soak in the serenity and beauty of this amazing spot.

Critiques and comments are very welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking!

Grand Teton National Park
6-28-07 10:07am
Canon Digital Rebel XT
17-85mm F/4-5.6 IS @ 28mm
1/15, f/18, ISO 100

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 14, 2009 at 11:29 PM

Aside from needing a CCW rotation, this shot is great. Happy to see you were able to get the full reflection of the evergreens in the bottom of the frame.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 15, 2009 at 12:23 AM

Carol, very nice shot of this icon. I'm guessing this is a few years old, since the pine bark beetles have wroguth their destruction on this scene the last time I was there 2 yrs ago.
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 15, 2009 at 12:30 AM

Wonderful picture. Excellent contrasts and reflections. Well done Carol.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 15, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Actually there's one cloud in the far distance

I'm just giving you a hard time, Carol--this is a real nice shot, not only did you ditch the crowds but you also captured the scene as it more commonly appears, which can be a big plus in the real world beyond the internet

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Fischer on December 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM

The only thing really bad about this photo is it was not taken with a Nikon (grins).

I get a subliminal feeling of a very slight tilt to the right? If shared, you might experiment with lowering the left side slightly using the trees for vertical or the reflected mountain peaks with the real peaks as vertical measure.

I like a lot.

the fisch

Registered on July 28, 2008, 155 Posts, 874 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on December 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM

Hi Carol,
what a great scenery! I like the colors and the reflection. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 17, 2009 at 8:26 AM

Wonderful color Carol. I like the perfectly still reflection too.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Carol, this is as close to perfect as I've ever seen! Fantastic work!!!

Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments