Iris Lake Hike

Gallery: FloraPosted September 6, 201180 views7 comments

During a recent trip to RMNP we were hiking past Iris Lake and this scene just popped out to me. As always comments and suggestions are very welcome.

Nikon D7000, 24-70 f/2.8 lens at 24mm, f/14, 1/320 sec., ISO 400, HH.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on September 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Just a great composition with flowers distinct and beautiful supporting background.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Walt,

Beautiful image. The only thing I might consider is a crop down below the shoreline in the bg. This is purely subjective but if the trees and sky are included in the shot, I prefer them in focus. The crop addresses that but also better emphasizes the subject bloom. Again - this is subjective on my part.

pat

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 6, 2011 at 9:11 PM

Great eyes on your part to catch this beautiful image. I agree with Pat S. suggestion to consider cropping from the top down to below the shoreline. This eliminates the bright sky and clouds that otherwise draw attention from the blooms. Still a nice photo as captured.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on September 7, 2011 at 2:24 AM

I'll third the crop suggestions Walt, but I think your vision here is top shelf. Great work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on September 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions. I will try the crop out and repost if I can figure out how to do it.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on September 7, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Here is a repost with the crop. Very nice. Thanks.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on September 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM

I love the very peaceful atmosphere with all blue and green. The foreground adds a great depth.
Take care.

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