Beaver Lodge with a View

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 6, 20121,965 views13 comments

McGee Creek is another area in the Eastern Sierra I like to hike each fall and this beaver pond is about three miles up the trail. By start in the dark, and with many stops along the way, I can make it here before the sun rises over the high canyon walls. Once it does, it's usually time to put the camera away and enjoy the view, because the light becomes way too harsh on a clear morning. Also, this is a blend of two exposures to control the light in the reflection.
Thanks and comments welcome

D700, 24-70mm @ 38mm
f14 @ 0.5 and 1/5, Polarizer

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 7, 2012 at 4:20 AM

Definitely a pretty scene, very appealing, beautiful color, reflections and composition, I like this alot Rudy. Well done.
John

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 7, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Strong composition for my tastes. I particularly like the fg rock, the colors and the reflection. The image has a very appealing mood for me. My only nit, for my tastes, is the bush on the left and I'd prefer to see the lake there but very minor. Beautiful scene and image.

pat

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Comment posted by Chad Merrell on December 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Very nice! I love the colors. Good job on the light management and I have no nits at all on the composition.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 7, 2012 at 9:55 AM

Lovely, Rudy! I've walked this trail too, and the area is beautiful.
This is well composed mirrored image.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 7, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Great peaceful and tranquil scene, Rudy. Real nice!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Your pp made this scene come alive. Very nice color and light, and a peaceful scene as well.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on December 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Very well seen and captured

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on December 7, 2012 at 7:42 PM

The fall grasses in the fg are incredible. Great reflection, and I love the colors!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Lovely shot, Rudy. The reflection is wonderful and the glow in the aspens on the far side adds nicely to the depth. I also like where you placed the small stream.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Russell Colletta on December 7, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Very nice Rudy, this is a classic. The reflection is nicely exposed and detail is perfect. This is a stellar comp! You have really captured this wonderful slice of Sierra.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on December 8, 2012 at 5:18 AM

I like the composition; how the subject is implied by its reflection but not in the image.

Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 8, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Very nice. Do you have one with the mountain peak behind the lake? The reflection is lovely and the color in the fg grass most appealing.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 8, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Rudy,

You've been getting to some beautiful locations, and your efforts are certainly paying off. This is a wonderful mountain scenic and reflection. Great color and comp. I'm kinda wishing the willow/bush wasn't there on the left, but not a big deal at all. Beautifully captured.

Lon

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