Many Glacier w/REPOST

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 31, 2011519 views18 comments

Large version included.

I went up to Glacier NP for a day and a half while we were visiting my parents in Helena, MT. I think the Many Glacier area is my favorite part of the park so far. I'm already planning to head back when we visit next time.

C&C welcomed and put to use.

50D, 17-40 f4L
f/11, 1/15 sec, ISO 100

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on July 31, 2011 at 3:56 AM

An epic view in great light and conditions. It seems to me that the grad line is visible, but this can be fixed. Anyway, a very beautiful shot of a beautiful landscape.

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Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on July 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM

Dietrich, I didn't use a grad, but I can see why it appears that way. The dark areas on the mountains are from cloud shadow and the sky looks a bit funky from some sloppy pp (it may have been the bottle of wine

). In this version, I tried to lighten the shadow on the mountains and I also used the sky from a bracketed image so I didn't have to push the exposure limits of the single file. I think this version works much better. Thanks for the comment.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on July 31, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Beautiful shot Joseph. Yes I like version #2. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Michael Hackett on July 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM

The repost is much better then the original. The original looks to have a slight ccw tilt that the repost does not. did you straighten it a little or is it my imagination.

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Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on July 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Michael, yes, I straighted it...the tilt was another effect of the wine. I should stick to beer.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 31, 2011 at 1:40 PM

I know that view well. The second post looks great! The lighting is what really makes this work.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 31, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Grand and wonderful, Joseph. Sky seems a hair off.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on July 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Excellent light on one gorgeous view, Joseph. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on July 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Love everything about this Joseph. It really is a spectacular viewpoint.
Thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 31, 2011 at 4:23 PM

What a wonderful view Joseph, and beautiful photograph. The second one made all the difference! A joy to look at.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 31, 2011 at 7:24 PM

A wonderful landscape image. There is no other place quite as grand as Glacier in the lower 48 imo. I do like the repost a bit better.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on July 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Beautifully copmposed, the winding river really pulls me through this gorgeous scene!

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Comment posted by Verdon on July 31, 2011 at 10:26 PM

awesome location, the quality is stunning, I would probably go little bit wider and for sure I would cut from the bottom and try to compose whole mountain in on the right of the frame........ Anyway is super even your way, thank you for sharing!!!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on August 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Heading here in 12 days to help lead a GNP tour!!! This photo makes me really excited! Your second version ROCKS! Great job on this! Hang it high!

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on August 1, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Beautiful, Joseph. Too bad you only had a day and a half!

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

The repost is perfect!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on August 2, 2011 at 5:25 AM

Very nice Joseph, Many Glaciers is a beautiful area to explore, and this shot serves it well. You've captured some wonderful light and I really enjoy the comp. I too like the 2nd version with the wine removed... ;)

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Comment posted by Tim Donnelly on August 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM

That light really is quite stunning! The way it shows off that beautiful landscape is a treat to see!

Registered on March 2, 2011, 13 Posts, 54 Comments