Smoky Mountain New Year

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 2, 2010130 views11 comments

This shot was made on New Years Day in mid-afternoon after HWY 441 was re-opened. This is from the second small over look at Chimney Tops.
Any comments welcome. Especaily on ways to improve the shot.

Bruce

Canon 30D
70-200 2.8L
iso 200
f11
1/25sec

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM

Very nice Bruce, well taken and presented

Bob

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on January 2, 2010 at 5:13 PM

This is very beautifully done.

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Comment posted by John Zinn on January 2, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Nice work Bruce. I especially like the three larger trunks that serve as nice focal points amongst the snowy branches.

John

Registered on November 1, 2003, 41 Posts, 1743 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Costall on January 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM

I like this composition too. The three large trees do stand out and I find them nicely arranged. Well done

Registered on April 9, 2009, 13 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM

I like the composition Bruce and I really like the detail in the scene. No suggestions. I like the image as posted.

Pat

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 2, 2010 at 9:50 PM

Very nice. There's a lot going on here but it never gets to busy.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on January 2, 2010 at 11:13 PM

wouldn't change a thing - excellent sharpness and contrast throughout, and a scattering of dark trunks in a distribution that adds interest.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 3, 2010 at 12:18 AM

Wonderful textures. I like vertical comps, especially with trees.

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Comment posted by Jerry Greer on January 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Hey Bruce, very nice! I've noticed that the roads have been a real issue in the Smokies for the past two weeks! This is the biggest problem with shooting snow in the Smokies, they close it down after the first flake sticks!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 404 Posts, 1977 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce Painter on January 4, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Thanks everyone,

Jerry, I can see where getting Smokies photos with fresh snow would be a real problem. We left early because of closed roads on our last day.

Bruce

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on January 4, 2010 at 9:38 PM

Very, Very nice. I like this as presented

Best,

Jose

Registered on June 24, 2006, 267 Posts, 2273 Comments