The Glowing Shark Fin

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 28, 2010170 views9 comments

Raid Peak catching the first rays of sunrise light. This peak is 12,532 feet tall and was very impressive to see in person. In this photo, the tallest peak (Raid Peak) reminds me of a shark fin sticking up out of the water. Does anyone else see it? Raid Valley, Wind River Range, Wyoming. August 2010.

Nikon D80, 12-24 Nikkor Dx, polarizer
1/6 sec at f/16, ISO 100

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9 comments

Comment posted by Jay Nielsen on September 28, 2010 at 7:22 AM

That is some intense beautiful light on the peak or should I say shark fin. I really like the blue and gold color combination, sometimes a beautiful blue sky can be a good thing!

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Comment posted by Barry Vangrov on September 28, 2010 at 8:35 AM

Nice. The cool colors in the water contrast nicely with the warm light on the peaks. There's some haloing around the peaks that needs to be tamed.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on September 28, 2010 at 9:12 AM

I like how you kept the scene as simple as possible showing a beautiful moment over a dramatic landscape.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 28, 2010 at 9:54 AM

Nice light and color, Scott. The water must have been totally smooth. The reflection worked out great and the blue and gold color combination look very nice. I agree that that total blue sky worked out great for this shot.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on September 28, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Great scene Scott! I love the shapes, shadows and light here. Impressive piece of rock!

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Comment posted by Donald Case on September 28, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Very graphic and stark. Love the color too

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 28, 2010 at 10:26 PM

I especially like the reflection with all the different rock shapes that line the shore.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on September 28, 2010 at 11:23 PM

Love the half shadow half light. A very clean composition Scott.
Nicely done

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 29, 2010 at 2:53 PM

Nice shot - very pretty, but honestly I find myself more attracted to the rocks in the reflection. I see some great comps there for some more intimate landscapes and abstracts, but that's just me and my personal preferences. All in all, a fine image.

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