The Captain

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 22, 2012283 views19 comments

I finally made it to Yosemite for a quick tour of the park. I happened to be there for the first snowfall. I am still blown away by the overwhelming beauty. So, even though me and 4,000,000 people took a photo of this mountain of granite, I would love some feedback on what you all think.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Todd

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 22, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Todd,

You did El Cap justice with this photo. Awesome conditions and the B&W treatment is perfect.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on November 22, 2012 at 5:45 PM

This is a one in four million image! Very nice.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

The only way I could see this improved—Oh heck! I can't see it improved. I just wish I could have been among the 4 million trying! This just blows my mind, it's so good!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Well, I'll venture to say that not all 4,000,000 got a picture this good. Very nice with the clouds and the framing of the foreground trees.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 22, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Unique perspective Todd, with really dramatic conditions. Nice B&W conversion as well! Love the large version!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on November 22, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Simply breathtaking!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on November 22, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Looks like smoke billowing up. Awesome.

aF

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Comment posted by Mark Seawell on November 23, 2012 at 3:04 AM

First, great capture! I love this photo and you do the master A.A justice with it. I too want to make a trek to Yosemite and you were so blessed to capture the first snow! Excellent detail and the conversion to mono was on point. Win!

Mark

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Wow. Awesome B&W scene I like the sky

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Comment posted by Emmanuel Coupe on November 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

The conditions are quite dramatic and the rendering in bow is well done. I would say that perhaps some tonal separation in the darker areas would bring a touch more clarity to the image.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 23, 2012 at 9:46 AM

I think your take on this icon is fantastic. Very well taken and processed in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Jeremy Calow on November 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Great detail and framing is spot on, and I love the BW conversion!

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on November 23, 2012 at 12:03 PM

AWESOME!

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on November 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Perfect,
This make me want to go and take image #4,000,001

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 23, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Todd,

Awesome! You certainly were able to experience the magic of Yosemite. One of the more dramatic features of this place is the constantly changing conditions of light and hanging clouds over the valley. As I'm sure you quickly found out, if the light and clouds aren't working - wait 2 min and it will all change.

This is just a great example of why one can never tire of a place that's been photographed a gazillion times. This image is right from the side of the road from a long turnout where literally a hundred people could be scattered about... YET, the drama and the sheer magic of nature can be captured... AND this exact moment will never, ever happen again.

Anyway, don't get me started...

It's a magical place and you've done this one justice. Glad you were able to experience Yosemite like this.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 23, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Todd, This is just Wonderful!! Looks like you had some great conditions and you took advantage of them by capturing this excellent photograph. The b/w looks perfect to me! I really enjoy this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on November 23, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Excellent B&W Conversion

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 23, 2012 at 11:50 PM

There's a reason some scenes are iconic. Classic.

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Comment posted by Todd Bloomquist on November 28, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Lon and everyone, thank you all for your feedback. I appreciate the positive support. It was a truly wonderful experience that I will cherish forever. I am glad that I could walk away with some images that captured a few moments of that amazing place. It was the kind of experience that drives me to plan the next outing. F8 and be there, right?

Many thanks,

Todd

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