Desert Song

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 11, 2013226 views8 comments

Thunderstorms have made for some spectacular skies over central Oregon over the last week, and I headed out with my son to try to capture some lightning strikes at sunset. Lightning never materialized, but my son and I still enjoyed a pleasant evening in the park.

I had a different comp in mind on my way out, but two other photogs had discovered it and set up shop, so I settled for my back up spot on the rim.

As always, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

5DII, 17mm, two shots, one for the sunstar and the other for highlight/shadow details double processed.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on May 11, 2013 at 3:42 AM

Pretty amazing light here. Especially back left...sick glow. Dig it :)

aF

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on May 11, 2013 at 5:56 AM

this is a great song indeed

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 11, 2013 at 9:25 AM

Looks like plan B paid off rather handsomely, Cory. Spectacular light and a great job on the blend.

Ed

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 12, 2013 at 2:21 AM

Just returned from your area-- a first adventure there, for me, and I can't wait to go back.

Love this photo. The glow of the light is what makes it all happen. Good going.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 12, 2013 at 7:24 AM

Very nice composition and sweet light.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on May 12, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Nice foreground light and detail and awesome sky Cory. Great colors throughout and very nice comp. Well done.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on May 12, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Beautiful composition and scene. Well executed exposure.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 13, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Beautiful light Cory. Plan B turned out to be plan A! Nice warm/cool color contrast to boot.

Smith Rocks is one of the places I've always wanted to visit, there's something special about this spot to me for some reason.

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