Stuck in the Snow!

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 17, 2012321 views18 comments

That's where my mind is anyway. I'm not ready for the dull drums of summer, and the 100+ degree days to work by. This is a series of verticals(3) stitched. From the becoming popular bend in the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Hope you enjoy it! Larger view included too.

D200,
24-70 2.8,
1/10sec, F/9.5,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Navin Sarma on May 17, 2012 at 9:36 PM

yessir... those whites are nicely but not overly bright. contrasted well with the deep blacks. a very refreshing scene!! was this shot under overcast?

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM

A gorgeous, almost surreal image (mainly due to the lack of snow here in the Northeast this year) Chris. Love the glassy reflection and super B&W look.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on May 17, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Pristine. Just amazing, really well done Chris.

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Comment posted by Michael Westerbeck on May 17, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Chris, I am really enjoying this shot. I really like how you captured all of the ranges of tones, highlights, mid, shadows, gray, and everything in between. Almost to the point of an IR shot. Very well done and a keeper for sure. Someday, I would love to visit Yosemite..on me bucket for sure.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on May 18, 2012 at 12:23 AM

Incredible winter scene Chris. The fresh snowfall here is beautiful. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on May 18, 2012 at 5:39 AM

Superb shot Chris. Love your comp and those reflections really add another dimension and depth. Large version is very impressive.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM

Wonderful tonal range. Great capature and process.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Sweet. Do I recall this from an earlier post, or perhaps it was just similar. Anyway, this is gorgeous, and with it being a 3 image shot, I bet the detail in a really print would be fantastic. Beautiful B&W conversion too and, IMO, this really should be in B&W rather than color. Well done Chris.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Terrific b&w image! It really shows of the textures created by the snow on the trees. The perfect reflection makes this feel so peaceful, wish I'd have been there.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 18, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Hey Bill,

Thanks! I have another image taken last fall from the same spot, or within a few steps anyway. There was not as much pristine snow in that one, but there was some mist coming off the water in the background. It's in my gallery if you wanted a refresher.

Navin,

Thanks! Yes it was taken in overcast conditions. Not a solid even grey, but heavy clouds that allowed some light to get through.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Beautiful, Chris. The larger version makes something that's already good even better.
Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on May 19, 2012 at 12:31 AM

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Comment posted by Richard Siggins on May 19, 2012 at 10:52 AM

It say peaceful. Well composed and exposed. Love the reflection. You make me wish for winter :)

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 19, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Beautiful winter scene!!, Chris. Really nice work and it makes a great b/w. The large version is really enjoyable to see.

Been gone this week and just now got back from a Lake Superior photo trip.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tom Kualii on May 21, 2012 at 1:32 AM

Nice B & W. That water really looks cold.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 21, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Stunning, Chris. Flat out amazing range of black and white tones in a superb composition. The larger image has to be viewed to really appreciate this fully.