The Quandry

Well, if you're not limited to one stab at it, then it doesn't really matter, does it? I'm heading out to the Eastern Sierra first week of October, hope the timing is as good as last year. I hope you can check back here again next week. The foreground is very nicely colored right now though. But if the distant yellows intensify, that would be nice. Oh yeah, a fresh dusting of snow on the peak wouldn't hurt none either!

Chris

Excellent framing. Nice shot Morris.

Nice shot Morris. A beautiful place and you captured it well with this comp. It does look like fall starting. I could see a small crop off the bottom just to eliminate the dark area, but you might prefer it better this way. Just a thought as it works well as is. This looks like it would be a great place to spend a couple of days!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Beautiful colors, perfect serenity, The light trail across the water is pretty special

I like the near to far comp with the water connecting the two. Nice colors also.

50's postcard feel. I like it.

Morris, I think you have a strong foreground here. However, although this is nice I'm afraid the composition doesn't hold up to your best work. The framing of the trees feels a bit forced if that makes sense and just doesn't work for my tastes. Your posts from this trip over on RMNP were spectacular so I suppose that raises the bar very high.

I hope the fall color starts to show up soon as I have planned a trip in the Crested Butte area at the end of September. I'm holding my breath for color. I have a narrow window of time during which I can take time off from work so I am limited on my choices.

Thanks everyone
Chris, that happened Friday night and Saturday with the dusting, but the peaks were clouded over on my return trip Saturday.
Nick, I will try that crop.
Brian, thanks for the critique and I hope you have great weather and fall conditions on your trip.

Very nice introduction to a new season Morris. Looks like a taste of things to come. I like your framing, all the elements have their space without stepping on each other and I wouldn't leave any of them out. It also has a serene feel to it. Nice shot.

Hi Morris - I think you found the one colorful plant in the state of Colorado! Generally, I like the framing here but wish the tree on the left were bare and without the twigs sticking out. Otherwise, nice work.

Gorgeous, Morris.

Very pretty Morris. I'm so envious of you guys that enjoy early autumn color - still a couple of months away here. Nicely composed.

Looking at the thumbnail I wasn't too sure, but now I really like this one. Lovely framing and use of the foreground.

Interesting, no one seems to mind the branches intruding on the peak--i find them very distracting. But i guess that's just me! Otherwise, I really like this.
EDIT: Ok, i see Sarah noticed...well, she's right

This has a nice contrast of color and tone. It works for me. My only minor nit is the dead branches on the left hand tree that are intruding on the mountain and the sky. This has a nice atmospheric look that I really like.

--P

I think that's called Fireweed and I can see why. Great red colors mixed with nice fresh green grass. I see nothing was going on in the sky so it was a good idea to use the trees as a frame. Lovely image.

So, how does everyone feel about the twigs sticking off of the tree on the left?
I'm going to check next time, and if they are dead, I'm breaking them off!

Ahhhh fall, can't wait Morris. I like what you framed up here and very interesting plants in the fg. There is some nice harmony going on in this scene.

Thanks for sharing

No, no, Morris--if they're dead--set them on fire! I think flaming branches over Quandry would be wicked--almost biblical...

No, Stan, that's moving into Anthony Vincent's territory. Remember his fire and ice shot a couple of years ago?

Very well put together. Love the 3 distinct layers; really draws me all the way through to the mountains.

An interesting composition and it works well for me! I like the framining of the mountain and the contrasting bright colors of the foreground vegetation. Very nice, Morris!

Nice composition Morris, the branches are a bit of a distraction, IMO, otherwise I really like the scene.

Interesting, creative composition.. it looks like some minor haloing around the trees, but no biggie. Nice foreground!