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Gallery: LandscapePosted April 12, 2010363 views26 comments

This is also Yosemite Falls in peak snow melt flow from last May. Only during the spring can this scene be witnessed while areas of Cook Meadow have pools. I posted this a while back and there was a distinct difference between the upper and lower part of the frame with color/temp. It was mostly due to the clarity of the water letting the dark muddy bottom of the pool show through the reflection. It was natural so I chose to leave it alone. It wa suggested to try and balance that out, so here's an attempt. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for your thoughts.

D200,
18-70mm,
GND filter,
1/2sec, F/10,
2image vertical stitch,
Thanks,
Chris

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on April 12, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Gorgeous, stunning reflection! Perhaps a slight halo over the mountain, but I am also seeing it in the reflection, so it could be a natural phenomenon. Regardless, this is immensely beautiful.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on April 12, 2010 at 7:25 PM

Fantastic Image, looks like a beautiful spot to sit and relax. Great work.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 12, 2010 at 8:07 PM

Very nice shot, Chris. This location is iconic for a reason. I like the composition in this one--the 50/50 split works effectively here. I also notice the halo surrounding the mountain as well as the reflection. For my tastes, I would like to see more contrast or tonal range in the upper half of the photo. It feels a little flat. Beautiful shot nonetheless.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM

I love this Chris! This is one of those images image you could invert and play games with people's minds. The clarity of the reflection is nothing less than spectacular!

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on April 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Beautiful reflection and great detail. Nicely done, Chris.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 12, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Another beauty Chris - your last few images have been exceptionally nice (not to say your previous were not nice, of course!) The large version really shows this off well.

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on April 12, 2010 at 10:58 PM

That reflection is a beauty! Nice work, Chris.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on April 13, 2010 at 12:30 AM

Yosemite! It's a classic and well rendered here, nice comp.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on April 13, 2010 at 2:49 AM

An icon for a reason, this is beautiful. Love that reflection.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on April 13, 2010 at 6:04 AM

beautiful image, chris!!!!!!

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Comment posted by Roberto Fernandez on April 13, 2010 at 6:14 AM

Great comp Chris, every element in their right place, nice reflection and very good GND use, the only nit is the dark pine tree on the left due to the filter.

best regards

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on April 13, 2010 at 7:13 AM

Love everything about it Chris! One of the best reflections I've seen, superb job.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on April 13, 2010 at 8:08 AM

I would say a well composed image Chris

Tempted to bump up the sat. but otherwise a beauty to view. Great job

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on April 13, 2010 at 8:50 AM

The a wonderful shot, Chris. The subtle colors together with the nice sharpness give a unique look to this one.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 13, 2010 at 9:37 AM

That is fantastic work on the comp. Great symmetry. And the sharpness is great as well, except there seems to be a spot of softness along the top right. Just a stunning shot.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on April 13, 2010 at 9:55 AM

Superb Chris. One of the best reflections I've seen.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 13, 2010 at 11:54 AM

The symmetry in this shot is impressive - so effective! I also like the clarity - beautiful spring conditions! There is that slight halo that Ben mentions which I noticed too. You did not mention blending so I think it could be a sharpening or jpg artifact. But in fact it does not matter. Beautiful work Chris!

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on April 13, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Crisp and beautiful, perfectly composed. Great shot, Chris!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on April 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Stunning image Chris. The soft light and that reflection are gorgeous. Think your rework is very successful in every way. Superb.

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Comment posted by Daman Sidhu on April 13, 2010 at 3:05 PM

This is such a subtle image Chris! Absolute treat to watch it.. the reflection is superb as is the composition, thanks for sharing!
-Daman

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on April 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM

Impressive in every aspect, Chris! Magical scenery!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on April 13, 2010 at 4:03 PM

FANTASTIC

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 14, 2010 at 3:59 AM

Chris,

I clearly remember this one and you did a fantastic job with the processing. This is beautiful and once again, you've taken a classic Yosemite Icon and created an image that somehow makes this a unique capture.

Color and light balance top/bottom is excellent now.

Next time we hit the valley, I'm following YOU around!

Lon

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on April 14, 2010 at 4:38 AM

Gorgeous work Chris, comp,color,detail, everything comes together beautifully. As for your question, my area was originally settled by the Dutch, I be-leave kill is a Dutch word meaning Stream.
John

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Comment posted by John Williams on April 14, 2010 at 6:11 PM

This is all about that reflection, and the thumbnail just doesn't show it well. Glad I looked!

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Comment posted by Ken Johnson on April 17, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Chris, Nice!!!!! I really love the reflections. Great Job!

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