Rorschach Mountains

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 9, 2012212 views7 comments

The scene in Death Valley was breathtaking in 2010 after a big rain and snow. I had gotten there the night before, and couldn't believe my luck. I was in SE AZ photographing wildflowers when I read on the net that it had rained in Death Valley. When we got there 2 days later, it was mostly gone. But that night it rained again, and snowed on the Mts. It was a beautiful, clear morning!

Nikon D300; Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 VR
1/125; f/8; 40mm; ISO200

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7 comments

Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on February 9, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Gorgeous, you were lucky to be there at that time!

Registered on July 27, 2007, 197 Posts, 830 Comments

Comment posted by Ben Horne on February 9, 2012 at 9:54 PM

I was there as well that year, and it was a great show! The well defined snow line really is a source of interest in this shot. I'm not a huge fan of 50/50 reflection shots though. I think it has to do with the layers of symmetry that the disorienting feel near the horizon.

Registered on August 27, 2009, 51 Posts, 959 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Smorra on February 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Excellent image Margaret. The dusting of snow on the mountains really makes this one nice. I might try cropping from the right to exclude the cloud at the edge of the frame. Also, I would prefer to the see the snow with more white tones. On my monitor the snow looks kind of brown/yellow.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Fantastic reflection with beautiful color. I could see cropping every slightly on the right hand side to eliminate the cloud, thus centering the central cloud and furthering the idea of your title. Well done.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on February 11, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Love the effect of the 50/50 split with this glassy reflection comp. Nice work controlling the bright light for a clean happy feel. The layers are superb and I would not change a thing.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 11, 2012 at 2:56 PM

The graphic quality in this is very appealing. While it's personal preference, this feels a bit warm to me. Did you try a cooler temperature setting?

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 11, 2012 at 3:05 PM

I see a photographer's eye in this test.

I like everything about your comp. Especially the symmetry. Well done.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments