Lower Yosemite

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 16, 201190 views6 comments

Lately life has been filled with the details that come with responsibilities during transitions, and it's all good. However, the opportunity for fresh images has been lacking. This was taken back in August; the amount of water left in the fall at this late date is a testament to the wet winter and spring in the Sierra. The entire area was in the shade, which allowed for a slower shutter but needed some work to extract any color whatsoever. Probably a better subject than image, but will have to do until I can get to the best places in the best light. I'm guessing that's the case for all of us who live with other commitments besides the one to photography.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on October 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

Russ,

Life and the crappy economy...The lower falls are back in a V notch and if in light it would be probably be mid-day or may-be not-at-all.
I like the perspective on this, more from the side. This might be a great vantage point with spring conditions, you might get some separation from the rocks. Shutter speed is well chosen and the colors are not overdone. There is a muted color palette there. The image is very good as it is rooted in reality at least for me.

Paul

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Thanks Paul, I checked the meta data on this image and it was actually into September when it was taken. I shouldn't rely on my memory so much. It would be a great spot to get a shot in the spring, but would probably require some wading in Yosemite Creek. There was lots of evidence the creek had been there earlier in the year. Yeah, here's to better days - soon I hope.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

I like the image. The comp and the colors are very good. I too think the shutter speed gave the water just the right blur.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 17, 2011 at 11:05 PM

I can definitely relate, Russ. Not always easy to get out when your full-time at something else. I like the warm colors here. This almost looks more like sandstone than granite.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

Thanks Tony, the color was tricky to develop from the raw file, but this is pretty close to what I saw. I suppose that keeping all things in balance is a worthy goal but sure doesn't come easily. I guess that's what keeps us spontaneous.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Nice comp and light and the trees lend scale. Well done.

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