Crowning Splendor

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 19, 2009852 views33 comments

This is a capture from this last summer. The flower show up at Rainier was truly extraordinary, almost as impressive as the mosquito show.

The light was very good this evening, and as the summit clouds cleared, the setting sun filtered through the clouds across the ridge and cast a distinct gold cast on the water and rocks. I felt like I was in the presence of royalty.

Thank you for any comments and suggestions!

Canon 40d, 10-22, 2-stop soft GND

Comments

33 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on December 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM

I never tire of seeing scenes like this. You have captured the grandeur of this fantastic landscape. The lighting and composition are excellent and you have captured a very tranquil mood. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on December 19, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Wow, that's a great shot, Cory. Especially the foreground looks fantastic. There might be a slight grad darkening on the top of the hills and the greens are just a tad too strong for my taste. These are really minor observations though. Love the image anyway.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 19, 2009 at 11:41 AM

The light is fantastic in this. Excellent comp, color, and processing as well.

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Comment posted by Daman Sidhu on December 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM

Fantastic shot Cory, it has a very balanced feel to the composition and the colors are fantastic as well,no nit from me :) Thanks for sharing.
-Daman

Registered on December 16, 2009, 21 Posts, 176 Comments

Comment posted by David Grimardias on December 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Awesome... Colors, low shutter speed, composition. I only can say congratulations !!!!!

Registered on June 14, 2009, 31 Posts, 80 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on December 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Hi Cory,

This is really a wonderful shot. Top notch processing too. I also agree with Andreas about the greens being a little strong, but just awesome overall! Congrats. Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by usha peddamatham on December 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Just superb. The composition,the colors and everything else.

Registered on June 25, 2009, 82 Posts, 389 Comments

Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on December 19, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Hey Cory,
Fantastic light from one of my favorite places in Mt. Ranier! I may go a bit lighter/contrasty on the mountain itself but this is truly a wonderful image of Rainier!

Registered on November 20, 2009, 56 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Rice on December 19, 2009 at 12:34 PM

Fantastic color and composition! Really dig the 6x6 look here. Go print this BIG

Registered on February 2, 2009, 36 Posts, 96 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Beautiful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Shane McDermott on December 19, 2009 at 1:03 PM

Very pretty scene, good job in controlling the light. The mountain is a little too centered on the horizon for my tastes. I would prefer to see more of the left hillside with the trees and not as much of the right side without trees. Just preference though. Beautiful capture!

Shane

Registered on November 12, 2007, 49 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on December 19, 2009 at 1:14 PM

Very nice, but does seem a bit dark on top.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on December 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Gorgrous scene. I love the composition. Some of the colors seem a bit intense, and I'd personally prefer to see cooler tones in the water and foreground rocks, but all told a beautiful shot

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Comment posted by Kurt Budde on December 19, 2009 at 2:10 PM

Just the right amount of everything, very nice.

Registered on May 19, 2008, 39 Posts, 246 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 19, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Lovely colors and tonality, Cory. This will make a beautiful large printer,
greeting card, or poster.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM

EXCELLENT! Extremely well done and the light is the best possible. Awesome.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Very well done Cory, thought this was an Adamus image when I saw the thumbnail!
Excellent light, dramatic and beautiful!

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on December 19, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Dreamy, perfect conditions, Beautiful scene Cory.

Registered on July 22, 2009, 62 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 19, 2009 at 5:56 PM

Great shot. I love the foreground!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on December 19, 2009 at 7:48 PM

Killer. Aint nothing to do but love it

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Jason Edlund on December 19, 2009 at 9:39 PM

beautiful spot, well done its a great scene!

Registered on February 9, 2009, 21 Posts, 284 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM

Fanfreakingtastic! The clouds could have been a bit more cooperative and let the peak be shown, but otherwise this is truly amazing

- Luke

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

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on December 20, 2009 at 12:01 AM

Makes me feel as if I'm standing there now, excellent capture. Ron

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Comment posted by David Edwards on December 20, 2009 at 12:05 AM

The golden light on the rocks is outstanding... really beautiful. Wonderful clarity throughout the image, particularly in the fg rock. The water action is very soft and ethereal, which I really love. A magical image. Well done!

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Comment posted by Thomas Creel on December 20, 2009 at 1:20 AM

Just gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on December 20, 2009 at 1:48 AM

Suh-weeet!

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Comment posted by Eric Vaughan on December 20, 2009 at 7:50 AM

Beautiful shot Cory, awesome sky, mid ground and foreground, what else can you ask for.

Registered on April 29, 2009, 57 Posts, 670 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 20, 2009 at 10:54 AM

I love the golden light reflecting in the water. Beautiful work.

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

Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on December 20, 2009 at 1:35 PM

Really nice image - those golden tones in the fg are amazing!

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 20, 2009 at 6:29 PM

This is fantastic Cory! Great comp, and the entire scene seems to glow! Great work.