Lava Revealed

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 16, 2010247 views19 comments

Lava Creek is one of my favorite spots to photograph at sunrise in Grand Teton NP, even when there's not a peak in sight. It just feels like a nice, open, wild spot. Well, it was foggy at sunrise Sunday morning, but the fog began to clear off shortly after. This is the creek emerging from the fog.
5Dmkii; 17-40; 3 img blend at f/16
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19 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on October 17, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Cool image. I would have never guessed the location. I like the mood and subdued colors. You might consider lightening the LLC a pinch, but I suppose this depends on the exact mood your after.

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Comment posted by David Bostedo on October 17, 2010 at 1:15 AM

Very cool Stan - this one was probably tough to envision a comp for - and the fog makes it I think.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 17, 2010 at 1:42 AM

Really like how the stream recedes straight back into the fog. Wonderful mood. Would never guess that this is in the Tetons; seems like most folks always include the mountains (from my narrow perspective of course). Great to see another aspect to this area.

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Comment posted by Andrew Finlayson on October 17, 2010 at 5:24 AM

Lovely, really subtle soft light and great depth.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 17, 2010 at 5:55 AM

Soft light and fantastic mood, really like the misty looking scenes. Beautiful work Stan.
John

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 17, 2010 at 7:49 AM

Love it Stan! The mood is great. I can't get enough of this kind of image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM

I really like this. Very nice comp and this has great mood. I love pine trees in the fog at sunrise. The golden color in the tall grass looks very nice too with the blue. Just all works very well. Nice work, Stan. Nice way to start a day looking at this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on October 17, 2010 at 9:33 AM

Really nice Stan, love the atmosphere on this one. Great detail in the fg, and a nice comp with the river leading you right through the scene. Looks like a beautiful morning.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on October 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM

The fog and mood are lovely.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 17, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Pretty place, Stan. Foreground has some nice textures, though it seem a bit dark. Might be my monitor though as there's a lot of light in this room at the moment.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Oh, this is nice! This doesn't need a peak, this has all the interest you could want with the creek and great golden color and distant trees. The fog is a great added element. There's something about this that just really appeals to me.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 17, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Really nice mood and very natural light. The comp leads me right through as well. Very nice shot!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on October 17, 2010 at 4:02 PM

i can imagine why...wonderful place and a nice image

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 17, 2010 at 4:25 PM

Very nice comp and I'm really enjoying the quiet mood of this image, no need for a big majestic peak in the background here.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Stan,

Great mood and atmosphere here. I like the lifting fog and how the light is reflected in the water tying the foreground and background together. Yeah, a little dark up front, but that in part is what helps create the mood too. As an alternative, I may shave a bit off the left and top to tighten it up a little, but it's not necessary really.

Lon

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 17, 2010 at 6:42 PM

Thanks, yeah i intentionally left this on the dark side (should be viewed in a dark room) since, well--it was dark! Any lighter and i just dont think it would be true to the scene as i viewed it.

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on October 17, 2010 at 9:29 PM

Lovely scene Stan, great atmosphere and mood here. No nits for me. Cheers

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 17, 2010 at 11:00 PM

I really like the mood you have created with this shot. It is calming and so peaceful. The detail draws you in. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 18, 2010 at 1:47 AM

Never heard of it! Is this in an obscure area of the park(if there is one)? This has very nice ambience. Again, another somewhat understated image with a big, profound impact!

Chris

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