Summer Splendor

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 27, 2011161 views10 comments

This is another image from my backpacking trip into the Heart Lake basin in Yellowstone NP. My wife and I spent 4 beautiful days exploring the backcountry in this area last week.

In this image, I tried to capture the feeling of what it was like sitting next to this small steam with several thunderstorms rumbling in the distance. It works for me, but let me know what you think.

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 12-24 dx, polarizer, 4 stop ND
1/6 sec at f/16, ISO 100.

All C&C are appreciated. Please view larger version.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jose Viegas on August 27, 2011 at 3:11 AM

I really like the whites on the water and it's movement, very dynamic, the composition and colors great too.
Jose

Registered on August 26, 2011, 3 Posts, 66 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on August 27, 2011 at 4:00 AM

It works for me too Scott, especially your processing and control of the scene's dynamic range. I was fortunate enough to spend nearly the whole month of September '09 in Yellowstone. I did many backpacking trips in various areas of the park. Heart Lake was literally next on the to-do list before the weather forced us out of the park in early October. I am looking forward to seeing some of your shots of the lake as this + your last are both teasers. Yellowstone was and still remains my favorite national park.

PS - I can't even detect a hint of grad use, which is very impressive considering you were rocking a 4 stopper.

Michael

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Beatiful view here, Scott. I like the texture in the water with the right balance between detail and blur. The wildflowers are beautiful as well.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on August 27, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Excellent image, I like the bright, lively action on the water and the darker shadows on the left are perfectly exposed IMO giving the scene a strong sense of realism while still allowing for plenty of creative expression.

I've been thinking of picking up a 4-stop grad just for these types of shots.......I think I just became convinced.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 27, 2011 at 7:25 PM

This is really nice Scott. A beautiful image for sure that I really enjoy looking at. The colors are wonderful, great comp and I love the looks of the water. Excellent use of the ND too.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 27, 2011 at 9:32 PM

This is really nice, Scott. Very nice elements throughout the frame and the water texture makes it so I can almost hear this.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on August 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Gorgeous, Scott. You lucky dog.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM

Nice to see an image from Yellowstone's backcountry. I like the comp you've chosen and the water action is great. Nice work!

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on August 29, 2011 at 1:56 AM

Very nice, Scott. I like it's fresh and colorful mood. Love the shine on the water.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM

I really like your comp here and control of the sunlight. The ND worked well to give some texture to the water. Very well done!

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