Little Lakes Valley
by Greg Cope
From a recent (and much needed) backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada. After being turned away from uncrossable rivers in the Yosemite high country, I decided to head to a more familiar location just south. I thought of reducing the reflection off the water with a polarizer, but given the direction this is facing would have ruined the sky (and at the time I was too lazy to do a multiple exposure), so feedback on this particular portion of the photo is appreciated. Thanks for looking and commenting.
Canon 40D, 10-22mm, f14, 8", iso100. 2-stop gnd.
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13 commentsI have an opportunity to backpack next weekend. Any issues getting through this valley without snowshoes?
Anish, I see what you mean about the brightness. RE conditions, I didn't even use my snowshoes..the boots were enough although I did punch through with a posthole now and then in the deeper parts (especially since the snowpack didn't freeze overnight). I'd expect that the lower portion of the valley (up through Heart Lake) is fairly snow free by now, although it was very muddy and along some parts the trail more like a deep creek.
Beautiful pre-dawn glow. The snowy peaks reflected in the creek is like a dream. I do have to say that the image is a little complex. It seems like there are 3 separate regions: the mountains, sky and reflection; the dark trees on the right; the bottom half of the image. I think if you could compose this without one of those regions things would flow better for me.
Sounds like a great trip. I'm heading up to the Yosemite high country and Tioga pass tonight. Looking forward to seeing some of this stuff
Excellent wide angle and near/far composition. I like the diagonal of the log and the outlet leading the viewer's eye's in to the scene; the wonderful reflection and early summer snow on the Sierra. I also like the highlights in the water and that there is also some transparency - so you get the best of both worlds. No nits from me, I like this very much.
Lon