A Time For Reflection

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 27, 2012189 views4 comments

This image was made on a recent backpacking trip into the Crazy Mountains, in the Gallatin National Forest in Montana. This is my tent at Blue Lake, in the shadow of Crazy Peak. This is a blend of two exposures, one for the tent and sky (with the meteor) and the other for the glow on the trees from my tent. As usual, your thoughts and suggestions are always welcome!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 27, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Neat. Well put together. Very thoughtful and believable.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Everstine on July 28, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Wowsers. Plus a shooting star.

Registered on July 23, 2012, 29 Posts, 91 Comments

Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on July 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Cool shot Zack. The exposure blend was an excellent idea for the tree glow. Nice work!

Off topic, but what are the rules for camping next to water in MT? Here in the back country in WY, it's at least 150 ft. In some areas even further if posted.

Registered on February 21, 2010, 133 Posts, 1509 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 2, 2012 at 2:08 AM

Thanks guys!

Nic, the laws regarding backcountry camping in Montana state you must be 200ft from water unless it's a designated site, which this was. I did notice that nobody seems to follow that rule however. Same goes for the hanging of your food rule, I saw people just stringing it up right next to their tent, five feet off the ground and resting against the tree..a bear could never get to that..some people are just lacking in the common sense department I guess.

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments