As Seen From Above

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 27, 2011536 views34 comments

Shot just before sunrise looking out from the Crater Lake area. I thought a pano crop worked well with this image. Processing was mainly contrast and dodging layers some. 5DII, 200mm f/16 ISO 320. Larger version included. Thanks for looking.

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Chris Moore on October 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

One more quick edit, as the uploaded version appeared a little dark... lightened it a little, increased contrast, and took down the blues and magenta some.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

The layering prety amazing - the yellow sky and blues threw me a little - the sun rising behind these mnts? The fog and haze adds some mystery, as do the blues. I agree about the pano format.

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on October 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Thanks, Harry. The sun was rising to the right of the frame, this was about 15 min before sunrise.

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Comment posted by James Fougère on October 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM

This is amazing

The layers, fog and color contrast between the blues and yellow orange is intriguing. Nice Pano ! A unique find from Crater Lake.

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Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on October 27, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Gorgeous, Chris. I actually preferred the darkness of your first post, but agree with you other changes. My eye bounces back an forth in the frame. I like the pano crop, too!

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Comment posted by Hillary Younger on October 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

The light and contrast of cold blue hills to warm sky is so striking here....I love the upper right clouds where the warm light touches them. The tonal layers of hills and mist/low cloud here are very beautiful.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Very nice :)

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Comment posted by Shane McDermott on October 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

This is superb work Chris!

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on October 27, 2011 at 3:50 PM

wonderful mood, love the layers

good job

Hamed

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Many compliments Chris. One of the best photo that I have seen lately. Both beautiful, the second even better.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Tim Donnelly on October 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

a very beautiful scene with those stunning complimenting colours! Very nice

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Comment posted by Ant on October 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

Splendid! It reminds me of a Japanese painting, or print... Personally, I prefer the first, darker version, which has more mistery and character.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on October 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

A beautifully crafted image,,,,,,the pano works well.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Beautiful colors, great mood and an excellent painterly look. She's a beaut!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Beautiful Chris! Lovely layers and great color contrast. Fine work.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 27, 2011 at 6:49 PM

Terrific collection of layers and pastel colors. It's a great minimalist interpretation with the bits of fog. Spectacular! I can't see much difference on my calibrated monitor.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 27, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Great image. I tend to like the first image better. I really like the image. One reason I like this is because it is a layer image from some place else then the Smokies. The image itself is great.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Beautiful. The layers are awesome. I prefer the first one

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

The comp and contrasting colors are what make this for me. Really nice image.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Wonderful layers and colors Chris! Great mood as well.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM

Beautiful layers and I don't think that I've seen orange and blue go better together.

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Comment posted by Giovanni Russello on October 28, 2011 at 2:23 AM

The layers of hills flow very nicely. Great composition.
Of course, the colours are gorgeous.
what a view!

gio

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on October 28, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Beautiful! Love the layers, colors. Personally I had no problem with the first version. I would prefer a bit more sharpening, though.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on October 28, 2011 at 8:02 AM

Simplicity and elegance very well presented. I like the repost more.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

Beautifully made Chris. A very calm image - relaxing!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

I love the blues and the orange tones here. Great shot

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on October 28, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Thanks, everyone! I'm flattered by all the nice comments.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on October 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

The word, Awesome, fits here nicely. Love the layers.

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Comment posted by Abdulla Bin Touq on October 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

This is a beautiful image, the different of colours is just so appealing an attracting my mood. Loved it Chris!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 28, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Amazing image, Chris. The receding layers, the color, and that fog, make this really outstanding.

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on October 29, 2011 at 1:47 AM

gorgeous pano!

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on October 30, 2011 at 5:18 AM

The layers amazing and the pano composition works very well. I also like the colors. What bothers me a wee bit is the transition between land and sky - it seems that there is some outlining in the mountains. Maybe the sharpening or contrast boost was a bit much?

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Beautiful panoramic image Chris. I really like the blues and golds here. The rolling fog really gives this one that extra boost which takes it to a higher level. Well done.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 31, 2011 at 9:08 AM

Gorgeous shot Chris, beautiful layers and colour.

Gary.

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