Orange Horns

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 11, 2010449 views25 comments

Hi all

Once I browse the file I've decided to show you this compressed image of Paine horns at dawn. We climbed up to a lookout called Mirador del condor to get stunning views of the south face of Paine massif.

It's amazing how glaciers have sculpted the granite to create those incredible spires.

I hope you like it

ISO 100, f/16, EOS 5D, EF 70-200 f/4L USM, Tripod, Polarizer

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Great shot of this beautiful range. For whatever reason, I don't see too many taken in good light (like you've got here). I might increase the contrast in the bottom 1/3 or so of the frame . . . it seems a little drab.

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Comment posted by Ron Richins on January 11, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Beautiful light and color. I'd love to see this large to see the detail in the granite from the sculpting glaciers.

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Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on January 11, 2010 at 3:46 PM

They definitely are some unique and impressive peaks, and you've got some really nice light on them. My only suggestion would be the same as Phil's, as it looks rather hazy and dull, so some simple contrast adjustments could really spice it up.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 11, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Totally beautiful! It goes over the top with the aforementioned contrast adjustment. I agree it would be great to see a larger image.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on January 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Wow, very impressive. I have never seen that mountain in this view before. Amazing view, thanks for sharing this one!

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Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on January 11, 2010 at 4:27 PM

Stunning work

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Comment posted by Ant on January 11, 2010 at 4:36 PM

Powerful and impressive image ! Beautiful contrast between the granite grey and the bright warm tops...

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on January 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM

I'd agree with some previous suggestions - you may want to increase the contrast (darken the shadows) of that photograph a little. Otherwise, it's absolutely stunning.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 11, 2010 at 4:40 PM

Very nice shot, with perfect light.

Congratulations

D&L

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on January 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Great light and an amazing location. Maybe a slight boost in constrast, but what a beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on January 11, 2010 at 5:57 PM

What a magnificent place. You've rendered it very well.

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on January 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Wonderful scene! Great light. Ron

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 11, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Superb mountain shot, Roberto! Maybe a bit more contrast or a bit darker for the parts of the mountains that are in shadow, so that the sunlit portions look more luminous rather than simply a brighter color. Thanks for sharing!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2010 at 8:31 PM

Just a fantastic shot! These are in the top 3 for interesting mountains.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 11, 2010 at 9:05 PM

Roberto,

The image really has a 3D feel to it. Makes it very appealing.

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Comment posted by Erik Stensland on January 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM

Yes! This is magnificent. This composition really makes the mountains seem so dramatic. The light wonderfully supports it as well.

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Comment posted by Barry Vangrov on January 11, 2010 at 9:37 PM

This is just really well done. I understand the reason for some of the comments that it's a bit flat and the suggestions to add contrast but I'm not sure about that. I really like the natural look here. It's subtle and very effective. That slight glow of early morning sun on the peaks and clouds is fantastic. I might suggest cropping out the small piece of mountain on the right side.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 11, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Incredible image. I like the fact that there are now hard shadows here. Just lots of rich, textured areas and glow.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 12, 2010 at 4:31 AM

This is so beautiful. The glow is outstanding. I am also enjoying all of the different shapes of these majestic peaks.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on January 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM

I can never get enough of these peaks - they are just too amazing. Great capture - I would just reduce the saturation of the orange on the peaks. It's a little too much for me.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 12, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Beautiful light.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on January 12, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Simply beautiful!!!

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on January 12, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Beautiful mountain scape here
the light is stunning

Great work

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on January 13, 2010 at 12:49 PM

this is a wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Helio Cristovao on January 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM

Love this! Incredibly wild!!

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