Alta Lake Reflection

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 11, 2010666 views14 comments

This was taken at sunset at Alta Lake near Telluride.

Canon Rebel XTI, tripod, maybe a GND filter
10-22 mm lens
ISO 100, F16 -.7 @ 1/8

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on October 11, 2010 at 2:46 PM

What a spectacular lake, and superb light! I see so many possibilities here, though the full frame is pretty 'standard' as far as compositions go. A crop that focuses on the two trees in the left and the light on the cliffs would really work well for me.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 11, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Beautiful. This is one grand reflection.

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 11, 2010 at 4:21 PM

Sweet reflection. I wish I came accross more of these in my travels. I like Floris' idea a for a crop attempt. Light is handled nicely. Good work!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 11, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Great reflection in a wonderful scene, Angela. I can see some tighter crops as Floris mentioned, but I really like this overall view. Very nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on October 11, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Super reflection shot. That's some still water! It's like a mirror.

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Comment posted by Ken Bachman on October 11, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Beautiful shot Angela. I wanted to go up there a couple of weeks ago but just ran out of time. Oh, well, best to save something for next time. Now I'm sure I want to go there.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM

That's a cracking reflection Angela. You know I might be tempted to go with the entire reflected part and lose those stones on the left bank closest to you as they look rather plain and dull compared to the rest and thus become a mild distraction. How about a crop just before the two pines - left side. Whatever its a stunning scene.

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Comment posted by Mark Shephard on October 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM

That is one amazing shot Angela. I love the comp and the reflection is outstanding. This destination is now on my todo list. Absolutely fantastic!!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 11, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Fantastic reflection with wonderful light, Angela. Like a mirror. I would really consider cropping the left hand side to eliminate the lake's rocky beach that is showing in the lower left hand corner. This would really focus the viewer's attention on the spectacular reflection and amazing light. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 11, 2010 at 11:06 PM

Very nice! This kind of reminds me of a lake, and image I captured in the sierras recently. I think the light is very nice, and there is really no need for clouds, or snow, although it'd be nice.

Chris

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on October 12, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Stunning reflection Angela. Well processed and very well seen.

Michael

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 12, 2010 at 11:59 AM

A beautiful mountain scene, and you captured it extremely well. I particularly like the light and symmetry of the comp.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 12, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Beautiful side lighting on the mountain face Angela.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Great reflection Angela; it must have been very still. I love the golden light on the ridge.

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