Porcelain Basin

This works beautifully in black and white. It has this classic nature photo feel to it.

- Dan

Incredible drama you have captured here, especially in the black and white conversion, I love the tones in that one. Definitely a "magic moment". However, the composition does bother me in the fact that the snow mounds around the trees at the bottom are cut off. I'm assuming this is the full frame with no cropping, so what you've got is what you've got, but there is room at the top that's not essential to the photo, it would've been perfect if the camera had been tilted slightly down so the top of the frame cuts just above the far right tree and giving a bit more room at the bottom. Despite the comp, it's still a really nice image!

IMO the b&w version is much more powerful. The large version is spectacular. Very nicely done

Beautiful B&W. Excellent choice to convert.

The trees in the foreground (in the larger version) look a littler crisp, Doug. I really like the power in the B/W conversion, though! Was this SEP2? However you handled it, the B/W conversion is fantastic. I have no problem with your comp. IMO, the snow mounds are just that—snow mounds. I don't personally care whether I see them or not. To me, the subject is the steam from the geyser surrounded by snow and ice laden trees. Well done on that!

Works really well in B&W, though I wouldn't mind seeing the blacks being a tiny bit heavier.

Works for me, Doug! I prefer the B&W, its a good B&W subject. Highlites are a tad strong/blown but its appropriate here and i think you did about the best you could with that light.

OK, I'll go for B&W on this one. Almost looks like the edge of a volcano. I really like the darker details in the steam.

The B&W version works great, I really like the billowing clouds of steam and the lighting in this.

B&W suits this scene well Doug. I love the drama you have captured here!

Great shot of the Porcelain Basin. I like the b&w version best. I've tried to convey the sense of "being on the verge of hell" using the Black Growler several times and never come close to this.

I thought it was an avalanche coming down a mt! Nice!

B&W all the way Doug.. such a great scene, captured beautifully.

Wonderful image Doug..... I prefer the B&W, a wonderful conversion.
Bob

I think you did an admirable job with the dynamic range in this image. A lot of drama with the conversion and the scene itself.

Doug - This just rocks! Great range of tones and the steam adds that element of"what is it" to the image, especially if the location were not given. I visited the area last winter, and was amazed by the beauty of the place, maybe more impressive in the winter. My only minor nit might be that the bottom feels a bit cut off, - the image has to end somewhere I guess!

Makes a fantastic B/W Doug. It's beautiful! Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Gorgeous B&W Doug. It just doesn't get any better than this. What a great photo! Can't believe you got a blue sky day this winter.

Wow, that backlight is terrific for this scene. It makes this place even more magical, and I am glad you did not wait for "better" light! If you can handle the sunshine, I am always in favor of it, and you certainly handled it well here. B&W is an excellent choice.

Nicely composed. Like the glow of the trees (only really apparent on the larger view)

Excellent intensity in the balck and white! I think the blown highlite work to the advantage in that respect. Nice!

Chris