Pine Creek Lake II

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 21, 2010305 views19 comments

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, MT... sometimes you get lucky with great conditions on an overnighter backpacking trip. I wasn't initially sure about the 'split' comp here, but it really grew on me as I processed the image. Others C&C is appreciated. See LARGER VERSION for best detail.

Canon 5d2, 16-35/2.8 @ 23 mm. ISO 100. f/16. 2 exposure blend.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on July 21, 2010 at 12:46 AM

Nice detail and pretty sweet light for sure. The reflection on the left looks a little 'nervous' but nothing to do about that. The fg seems a little flat for some reason.

I like the split composition. I think they work well for reflections in most cases. I guess they get bad press because they are not very original, but hey if it works and in this case it does. Nice work Doug.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on July 21, 2010 at 1:42 AM

Incredible light Doug and spectacular image. I like the curve of the foreground rocks and shore line arcing back towards the mountains. Don't think the 50:50 comp is an issue; it works very well in your image and is actually less noticeable with those foreground rocks. Must have been a super pack trip.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 21, 2010 at 2:29 AM

After looking at the larger image the split isn't an issue. You and Jesse seem to have hit this just right. I've been here like Jeremy has without the great light. After looking at both of your posts on this, I like this one better. I feel like I can see more detail in the image and Black Mountain is more a part of the image. One of my favorite places for sure. Great work Doug.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on July 21, 2010 at 5:19 AM

That's a wonderful shot, Doug. The comp as well as the colors are great.

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on July 21, 2010 at 7:52 AM

This is wonderful, Doug. I love the light and incredible patterns of rock and snow. Superb image.

Guy

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on July 21, 2010 at 8:28 AM

Another beautiful image from here Doug, great work.

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on July 21, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Strong comp, feels balanced, it works great for me. There are lots of details to look at and the light on the BG peaks is lovely. Wonderful and solid photo Doug.

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

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 21, 2010 at 9:50 AM

I like this. The colors of the mountains are sure sweet as is their reflection. The large lump in the middle is a bit distracting maybe, but not overly so. Foreground looks great.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 21, 2010 at 11:01 AM

This looks terrific Doug, the details in the shot are excellent as is your choice of composition.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The beautiful reflection and colors to the left tends to pull me there, but there's enough interest in the rest of the image to keep me from getting stuck. The little reflection in the R foreground is especially cool.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 21, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Comp is a little spread out, but i like it. Some nice light, even if the sky isnt the greatest. I think this is one of those shots not really worth picking apart though, id just enjoy sittin back and soaking it in--a great mountain scene!

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Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on July 21, 2010 at 12:43 PM

I like it Doug. The split seems to work OK here. Sometimes it is OK to break composition "rules"
the light is nice

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on July 21, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Great light and color. I didn't even notice the split until I read your post and I don't consider it an issue here. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on July 21, 2010 at 7:04 PM

Wow, splendid view Doug. Great light and nice comp. That fg and mid is so packed with nice textures.
Great job

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on July 21, 2010 at 8:15 PM

The large version just rocks.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on July 21, 2010 at 10:48 PM

The large version really sings! My eye flows through the image wonderfully. I particularly enjoy the tension caused by the closeness of the mountain reflection to the shoreline in the LLC... nice attention to detail.

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on July 21, 2010 at 11:05 PM

Doug,

Beauitful,superb composition and the sweet light does it me. great work.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 21, 2010 at 11:53 PM

I like the symmetry here Doug. While the foreground split rock confounds the reflection, I think it adds a lot of interest to the overall image. Fantastic find and capture.

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Comment posted by Jerry Greer on July 23, 2010 at 9:18 AM

Man, I love these alpine reflection images! Beautiful!!

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