Torreys Sunrise

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 20, 2010257 views25 comments

Another "as luck would have it" story. Just happened to plan to be here for this shot for sunrise. Sometimes we are rewarded for our efforts.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

P.S. the foreground was intentionally left dark to hide the beetle kill in the trees.

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 20, 2010 at 11:51 PM

Wow, Morris

. Superb lighting & v and ^ in the scene. Appears some people are rewarded more than others

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 20, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Wow Morris, looks like you were indeed lucky to plan to be there to see this amazing sight. In other words, you made a lot of your own luck. Too bad about the beetle damage, but who's looking for that when you have such an amazing light show. I think the darkness of the FG looks OK here, since the dark "V" helps us concentrate on the lit-up mountain. Those clouds make a great reflector, and they even left some blue sky just for another color. I think this is great as is, but it would also work well in a more subtle way as a pano with most of the blue sky cropped off. But hey, if you've got it, flaunt it.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 20, 2010 at 11:55 PM

That is just insane! What a special moment for you. Your comp works perfectly for it. The silhouttes cradle the peak, and light really nicely. Impressive!

Chris

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 20, 2010 at 11:56 PM

Morris, I like the simple comp with the V silhouetted slope of pines. The light just radiates those eastern slopes.

I summited Torreys but I kick myself for summiting Greys in the same day.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on October 21, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Nice morning glow!

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Comment posted by David Page on October 21, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Excellent detail in the snowy mountain. Love the composition - darker fg helps highlight the mountain and beautiful sunrise color. Great pic.

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on October 21, 2010 at 2:08 AM

Incredible light Morris! Brilliant color! Was the sky really that blue?

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Comment posted by Giovanni Russello on October 21, 2010 at 3:08 AM

Luck or not, man you nailed it.
Great light on the clouds and the slopes of the peak.

gio

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on October 21, 2010 at 7:09 AM

What a spectacular glow here Morris! I really like the composition with the dark V in the foreground focussing you on the drama behind it. Like Waybe I think this might be even better as a pano crop.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 21, 2010 at 7:57 AM

Id crop the blue--this would be totally elegant without it. Its gorgeous however you slice it!

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on October 21, 2010 at 8:20 AM

Wow!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 21, 2010 at 9:05 AM

This is great, Morris. It pays to make your own luck sometimes. I like the dark V setting off that wonderful light on the mountain. Very nice just as you have it, but I do like Stans crop idea without the blue sky.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 21, 2010 at 10:04 AM

I like it all, Morris. Perfect framing by the foreground "V" and the sky.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 21, 2010 at 10:32 AM

Gorgeous, Morris! Great colors.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 21, 2010 at 10:41 AM

A wonderful scene, Morris!! The silhouetted foreground adds a strong element, even if covering up dead trees.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on October 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Strong lines and composition Morris. Your processing has been incredible lately. Personally, the orange highlights (in the sky only) look just a little oversaturated for my tastes and everything else is perfect. Fantastic job.

Michael

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 21, 2010 at 3:14 PM

What gorgeous light! Love the comp too. A really fine image Morris!

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 21, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Your images are always top notch Morris and this is no exception. Great light and the slight hint of detail in the hills really works even if you were trying to hide them to a degree. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 21, 2010 at 4:36 PM

This looks familiar Morris. May be you posted it on RMNP. I love the glow you got going here coming off the mountain it seems. Nice V in the foreground and a comp well done!

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on October 21, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Awesome scene Morris, simple and powerful comp, the light is very beautiful.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on October 21, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Man have been rewarded. Outstanding light Morris.
Hard work and persistence= shots like this

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 21, 2010 at 7:43 PM

Spectacular sunrise glow Morris! Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on October 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM

Nice capture Morris, you certainly did luck out here and have a great sunrise moment. I like the included blue sky on top of the clouds. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on October 22, 2010 at 11:32 PM

Love the impact of this image, with the darker fg, bold lines and mysterious glow. No nits here wonderful work all around!

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Comment posted by Paul DeCesare on January 3, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Morris, congrats on the GOTM! I think this one is my favorite, although your gallery is packed with superb images. Congrats!

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