Gently Down the Stream

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 31, 2010353 views12 comments

Sunset light on Mt Jefferson. July 2010.

Nikon D80, 12-24 Nikkor Dx. Polarizer.

3 exposure blend, 0.25, 0.5, 0.8 sec at f/16, ISO 100. 2 exposures to control the light on the mountain and 1 exposure to get the foreground flowers in focus. Blended using Lightroom 3 and CS4.

All comments and critiques are appreciated. Please view large.

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12 comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on July 31, 2010 at 11:50 PM

Beautiful composition. I love the way you set this one up with the eye naturally following the stream from the flowers out to the snows of the peak. That little bit of reflection in the corner of the river is a nice touch. Very well thought out and beautifully presented.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 1, 2010 at 12:26 AM

I like the contrast of the warm alpenglow on the peaks and the cool blue of the water. Those little white wildflowers make a great FG element. This is a beautiful scene that conveys peace & serenity.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on August 1, 2010 at 1:39 AM

Hi Scott,

This is a gorgeous image. The leading line of the stream, abundant flowers, snow on Jefferson, everything comes together well here. The only small nit I see is a little bit of discoloration in the sky from the polarizer. No big deal though...Congrats on this fine image!

Michael

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Comment posted by Jay Nielsen on August 1, 2010 at 3:16 AM

Very awesome the way the bank of the stream is lined with flowers. I really like the light on the mountain too! Beautiful image!

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 1, 2010 at 4:13 AM

WOW! This is such a beautiful image! I like the flowers in the foreground and the light on the mountains.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 1, 2010 at 8:03 AM

Excellent composition Scott and beautiful, warm light on the mountain.

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Comment posted by István Molnár on August 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Nice image!
lstván

Registered on January 7, 2010, 114 Posts, 704 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM

Excellent blend. The light looks entirely natural to me. I also like how the stream subtly pulls me towards the mountain.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 1, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Super comp, and fantastic light. A beauty!

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 1, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Beautiful light on the peak. Great use of the creek leading the eye through the image. The flowers are a great addition also for that added bit of interest. Well done Scott.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on August 1, 2010 at 11:31 PM

Really nice near to far composition, with the flowers in the foreground and that warm light on the distant mountain. Really an outstanding alpine image.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on August 2, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Wonderfully sharp and detailed Scott, the warm light on the distant mountain is lovely.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments