Merced River, Winter

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 5, 20111,154 views43 comments

Thanks for the comments on my last image. I knew is was nice but had no idea it would get the response it did. This is a similar image from the same sublime morning in Yosemite. Curious if this one is as strong as the last.

Cheers!

Chamonix 4x5
Rodenstock 150mm
Fuji Astia 100

Comments

43 comments

Comment posted by Keith Tate on March 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM

Looks like a winter wonderland,, beautiful shot Jason

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Without comparing to the other image, this one is a beaut! It really captures the magic of Yosemite after a good snowstorm.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Another gorgeous shot! I think it's every bit as strong. I'm actually struggling to decide which comp I like best. I think I'm leaning toward this one. You said it, "sublime".

Chris

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Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on March 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

Very nice , winter wonderland indeed. The previous one worked stronger (for me, subjectively) through it's composition.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 5, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Very stong, imo - perhaps more than the other.
Not a thing I'd change -
Sandy

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on March 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM

Really strong B&W image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 5, 2011 at 10:25 PM

The mirror-like reflections are nice and I like the variations in the snow covered trees. A fine image but I think I liked the other one better.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 5, 2011 at 10:31 PM

I am not a great fan of B&W, but his one works really well because of the dark of the trees and the white of the snow. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 5, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Another gorgeous capture Jason. The peacefulness and soothing nature of this sets it apart. I really can't decide which image I like best - both are superb.

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on March 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM

Another stunner! Gorgeous snow covered trees, another dreamy image.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on March 5, 2011 at 10:39 PM

Magical Jason...Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

You had quite an adventure there. I like how the snow gives this an almost IR look. Very lovely.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on March 6, 2011 at 12:38 AM

This one rocks!!!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 6, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Magical!

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 6, 2011 at 1:40 AM

outstanding, Jason. I'd consider pushing up the whites just a tad.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 6, 2011 at 2:51 AM

Jason,

This is Epic! Too me a few looks back and forth, but in the end, I think this is the stronger image. Interesting, what puts this over the top for me is the atmosphere of the mist and clouds top-center. It sets such a magical mood to this.

I'm really, really, really mad at myself now for not going. But I can't begrudge you guys for such magical conditions. Awesome. This has got to rank up there with one of the very best non-icon images from Yosemite.

Can't wait to see the other 48 sheets!

Lon

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

very strong image in my opinion. wonderful landscape.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

Great image. I'm especially drawn to the reflections.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 6, 2011 at 8:47 AM

Beauty.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Its tough to pick a favorite from these two beauties. Both are outstanding.

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on March 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM

Fantastic winter scene Jason...well captured!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 6, 2011 at 10:08 AM

Beautiful, Jason! wonderfully contrasted and excellent color.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM

Jason, this is just as sweet as it can be. Beautifully executed. You did fine job with the conversion to B&W. I've done some conversions from Astia and find that it's wider dynamic range is a plus for this. I'd love to see a print of this some time.

Well done!

--P

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on March 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Maybe not quite as sublime as the previous one, but no slouch. Your print quality is beautiful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Margo Pinkerton on March 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

Beautiful, Jason, and it captures that wonderful, still feel that is so much a part of Yosemite when the fog is blanketing the valley. I might consider brightening the whites just a snitch, perhaps only .1 or .2 and burning down the lower right corner, again by -.2 or -.1. That said, it is still a really lovely image.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on March 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

I love black white versions of the Merced River - in winter. Wonderful work Jason!

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Another beauty, Jason! You've really nailed this look with the back and white and heavy snow. Your tones are just fantastic, full of life and contrast, yet bright, welcoming and dreamy.

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on March 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Hi Jason, I went to your website and compared both images. They are both great but I prefer the first image a little more. I think it's whites and the reflection.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on March 6, 2011 at 7:48 PM

This is spectacular! I like thios one a bit better because of the shapes of the trees in the middle - this is really nice.

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Comment posted by Greg Lessard on March 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Jason, I like this image much more than the previous one. The texture of this image combined with the composition speaks to me. The layers of the trees and the mysterious light in the clouds are outstanding. This is an outstanding image!

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Comment posted by James Fougère on March 6, 2011 at 9:04 PM

Would have loved to be there

Amazing capture !!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

Outstanding!

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Comment posted by Eric Good on March 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Good grief this mind-blowingly beautiful. Just took a peek at your other image and it's equally impressive. I might favor a slight contrast boost for this image, but they're equally gorgeous. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Jared Atencio on March 7, 2011 at 12:38 AM

This is just magical and insanely good Jason! So much life in this, and just incredible tones. Terrific work

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on March 7, 2011 at 2:10 AM

Jason,

This is just sublime. It really makes me hate the fact that I missed winter there this year.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

A masterful piece of work Jason, this looks stunning.

Gary.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM

Congrats on another very exceptional EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Lizzie Shepherd on March 9, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Somehow I missed this one previously - stunning image and hard to choose between this and the other in your gallery but I think I just prefer this one for its slightly more moody feel and incredible sense of depth.

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Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on March 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

Simply wonderful! Congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

Yeah, congratulations, man! It's a world class shot.

Chris

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 13, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Jason: I like both versions but this slightly wider view with the small amount of sky is really sublime. Fantastic conversion and congrats on a well deserved WP. >=))>

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on March 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Excellent with the range of tones and the reflection. Very peaceful image to me with the snow covered trees around the water.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on March 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

This is gorgeous, Jason!

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