Lamar Lights

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 23, 2011294 views13 comments

Sony A700
Tokina 828 ATX Pro @ 135mm, CPL
ISO 200, 1/100 @ f8

We rolled through the Lamar Valley early one morning while in Yellowstone and I was attracted to the somewhat subdued but grand scenes. The cottonwoods were glorious and the sweep of the BG hills was fun to watch as the clouds played with the light. All comments welcome.>=))>

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13 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on October 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Excellent light and composition!!!

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 23, 2011 at 9:34 PM

That triple tree stand is spectacular and with so nice a flowing scene into the distance this is a winner, Bill. Subtle beauty is the key here.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 23, 2011 at 10:57 PM

The layered light works great to enhance the depth in this. Great color in the sunlit cottonwood in the foreground, and the comp works so well with the interplay between the lighted areas.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 23, 2011 at 11:48 PM

This reminds me of an often-repeated saying of TV art teacher, Bill Alexander: "Without dark, there is no light." The combination of dark conifers and cloud shadows really makes the sunny cottonwoods pop. It's fun (although sometimes frustrating) to wait for the shadows to fall just right. You captured the perfect moment perfectly.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 24, 2011 at 12:26 AM

Sweet fall scene, Bill--i love the depth here!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM

Bill, I enjoy your composition with the bright tree as wonderful focal point and the different layers leading from near to distance. There is a kind of rhythm for me in the background that adds a lot in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

Beautiful light, love the solitary tree and cooler tones in the bg.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 24, 2011 at 2:39 PM

Beautiful, Bill! Love the light and colors. Nice depth, too. Works for me!

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Comment posted by Rohn B. McKee on October 24, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Love this Bill
Been there 100 times. Never get tired of it.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on October 24, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Nice fall scenery
I like trhe light and comp.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

Wow, that is really pretty, Bill! Grand and intimate at the same time. Could see a bit of light balancing here, maybe burning down the bright area in back and adding a bit of light to the tree.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 24, 2011 at 11:10 PM

Love the simplicity of your composition, Bill, the placement of the tree, and that incredible light. Stunning image.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 26, 2011 at 2:46 AM

This is simply gorgeous, Bill.

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