Chisos Mountains

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 14, 2011350 views18 comments

An older image I just came across and never posted. This is the Chisos Mountain Range within Big Bend National Park. This was taken over New Year's Eve weekend 2006. There was a nice snowstorm the night before and it added such a nice contrast to the desert floor.

PLEASE VIEW THIS LARGE TO APPRECIATE ANY DETAIL. THE SMALL VERSION JUST DOESN'T DO IT JUSTICE.

D2x w/ Tokina ATX 12-24 @ 22mm
1/30 @ f/11 - MLU and mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 4, CS4, TK's actions

Critiques, suggestions, and comments always welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for looking and sharing.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on April 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM

Wow, Bill -- Snow is not something I have come to associate with your work (although I have mistaken your beach sands for snow drifts in thumbnails in past winters

). I agree, the snow in this shot transforms it into something very special. I know many people viewing this site are not fond of plain skies, but I think dramatic clouds would detract from the atmosphere of this image. I can feel the coolness of the scene here as I marvel at the intricate details of the vegetation and the mountains.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on April 14, 2011 at 11:25 PM

Not your usual fare, but still beautifully done Bill. The fresh layering of snow really sets this desert scene off. I am glad you revisited this one.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on April 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

This place is near the top of my to-do list Bill. The Chisos Mountains are the only contiguous mountain chain completely inside of one national park in the United States. The wet conditions and visually stimulating foreground create a nice, painterly look. The only drawback I see here is the amount of sky included in the image, although I really don't have suggestions to offer on that one. Still, a beautiful piece of art.

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 15, 2011 at 1:14 AM

Snow in a Chambers image?? Shocking...

Looks good, Bill. I was there last March and unfortunately it was extremely dry and clear. That one yucca(?) on the rhs is a minor distraction but i really like this overall.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

This is beautiful, Bill. Looking at the large version is a treat.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

I love all the details in this, Bill, especially the larger version. The snow on the mountains is really nice.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on April 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Lovely subtle colors and neat details.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on April 15, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Nice one, Bill. You caught the moment and mood with this comp.
I especially like what looks like a yellow bloom in the left of the frame.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on April 15, 2011 at 1:01 PM

great details Bill

the comp just classic & lovely light

Hamed

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 15, 2011 at 1:52 PM

The colors are wonderful and the mix of vegetation in the fg a special treat.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 15, 2011 at 1:58 PM

Your touch with creating amazing color in your images never ceases to amaze me, Bill. Great soft light and fantastic detail through out the frame. The large version really rocks. Maybe a tough more contrast in the fg to deepen the shadows?

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM

A very pleasant, beautiful scene. It all looks great to me. Wonderful composition.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on April 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Great image, Bill. Brings back fond memories of my 2 trips there in the early 90's. This shows off wonderfully the variety of landscapes.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 15, 2011 at 11:26 PM

Wonderful detail and beautiful color Bill especially in the larger view! I love the touch of snow on the mountains.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 15, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Wow, this is so unusual a combo to see. Different for you to be sure, and uncommon in general too. I love the contrast created by the conditions here. Excellent!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Jesse Estes on April 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Very nice layers here, and the dusting of snow really makes this one special.

Registered on April 13, 2011, 20 Posts, 174 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on April 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM

Beautiful scene, Bill. I have been wanting to get out to Big Bend for quite a while now. As an aside, I just finished reading "All the Pretty Horses" from Cormac McCarthy and really enjoyed his description of the wild Texas/Mexico landscape. If by chance you have not read that one I reccommend it.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on April 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM

This is quite nice, the snow adds so much to this image. This is such a beautiful area, glad you made the effort to make it there.

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments