Mountain Home

Sorry for the change up. I forgot to convert this to srgb, and it looked kind of flat.

Chris

I definitely agree with your comments about appreciating the small things. This is a gorgeous shot, captured very well.

Inviting colors and this is the light that makes me wish I were there.
Love the glassy reflection and the framing of this happy comp. The darker background makes the trees stand up and sing!

Beautiful,Chris. You are so right about how the light makes a simple scene into something very special, this is fantastic IMO. Ron

Oh man, that reflection is killer!! The large version is pure eye candy. Would love to see other, more intimate views of this area as well, especially around the beaver lodge. Great shot, Chris.

The lighting and reflection are fantastic here Chris. Really nice image.

Hey Bill,

Thank you! I have another shot or two from here that include the beaver lodge, but they are wider views as well. But, I might be able to fulfill your request in about a month!!!!!!!!!!

I think every scene in nature is special Glad you were here to witness the moment Chris. Funny, I can almost smell the crisp air. Processing looks perfect. congrats

Anthony,

Thanks man, I'm glad you think that way. I just imagine there are those that due to whatever they may have seen in there experiences, might be underwhelmed by this. Not necessaritly here, but just in general. You know like maybe going from driving a Ferrari, to an old four door or something. I don't ever want to be in that state of mind. Maybe I'm wrong, hope so.

Chris

Absolutely beautiful Chris. Nicely crafted shot with a good balance of the reflected and original light. It is exactly these scenes that make nature photography such a great pursuit IMO. Sure the grand subjects are good, but my best memories of the mountains are moments and places like the one you have shown so well here.

crisp & brilliant

Beautiful semi-intimate shot Chris. Reminds me of an image I took at Mowich Lake up at MRNP a few years back. I like this a lot, and it is special!

This is a beautiful and exceptional capture, Chris. The scenery is very similar to much of my area in Alaska. I love the light and the background really makes this scene. The symmetry works nicely in this comp and the details (especially in the large version) are amazing. This is a very special scene in my opinion and extremely well shot and processed. Very, very nice!

Definitely a special scene with the warm lit trees and contrasty shady blue background Chris.

These shots are hard to pull off and I think you did a wonderful job Chris. The reflection is just killer and I love the colors. The image really has nice form. Very strong presentation.

Michael

The light and mirror reflection is just outstanding!

Oh my goodness Chris, this is just gorgeous! The light is of course special and the clarity, brilliant. If this hasn't yet headed off to the printer I would like to make a minor observation and suggestion. As lots have already mentioned, the reflection is so crisp and so beautiful it does garner lots of attention (symmetry and all the obvious things.) Having said that, IMHO, some of the greens in the reflected pines are a little too saturated for me. Not a yellow sat, but green. Especially in the reflected trees, lower right; and then one or two other trees that I would selectively turn down. I think the light balance between top and bottom is perfect and we would expect some tonal changes in the reflection, but I wouldn't think saturation would increase? But heck, that's just me. I only say this cause I think you could make an outstanding image even better.

And regarding your comment. Agree 100%. Most of the joy I get is seeing and capturing the ordinary (stuff that gets passed by or never seen) and either letting the light transform the scene as you suggest OR transform the scene from behind the camera regardless of the light....
(I heard Yoda say that once. I think it went: Transform the scene you will)

I hope to see this in print one day soon.

Lon

Nice light with warm colors, great reflection too.
Jose

Gorgeous light. Chris. I like the warmth it imparts to the overall scene.

Chris, I really enjoy the lighting in your image and the way you handle the bright green and yellow tones. The rather harsh contrast, at least on my monitor, still enhances the vividness well for me. The symmetric composition brings a kind of harmonizing steadyness to this energetic scene in my eye.

Peter

great reflection & light, the bluish in the shadow areas just amazing

Hamed

This is a beautiful scene, Chris. The light here is very special and you did an excellent job capturing that. As mentioned the reflection is fantastic. I too very much appreciate this scene for what it is, and that is beautiful! Living in my area I don't get alot of big spectacular scenes so I can really appreciate your thoughts, and agree. Great capture Chris, and I'm glad you were there to get this.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Chris, the light is gorgeous and the reflection is perfect. I can almost fell the crispness in the air. This is a picture that I can relate to.

impressive lighting you captured!

Simple, clean and beautiful!

The brilliance of those trees against the dark background is just wonderful, Chris! Great processing too. The light brown spotlight in the foreground is mildly distracting, if it were mine I'd reduce the browns there, probably by cloning some blue color into that area (using a color blend mode layer), as well as a little curves adjustment to darken the spot effect.

Breathtaking scene Chris, wow, nice job man.

I think this is fantastic and the light is really special - especially against the backdrop. Beautiful!

Very nice processing sharp and crisp - the lighting is pretty nice too!

Great clarity, Great light, Great photo!

Wow, wow. This is exquisite, Chris. That light and your composition with that reflection could not be better. I too am glad you were there.

Great light and reflection equals great shot. Very well done!

Great reflection and light. Awesome image. Great work

Chris,

I'd have to double down on all the accolades here as this is a wonderful capture of what usually would be just another mountain waterside shot. Can't agree more, some might pass this by heading to the next Wow! image they are searching for. Well this has plenty of Wow! for me. This wouldn't be the Lundy Lake Beaverpond would it?

Paul

Thanks everybody, glad we seem to be on the same page!

Paul,

Yes, that's the place, thanks!

Chris

the silence this image portrays would be special enough but the light and colors add a whole different dimension. I love the reflection. Very nice

A wise man once told me that it's less about the subject and more about the composition & light. The warm/cool contrast along with the wonderful clarity of the scene makes this a fine image.