Early Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 22, 2013196 views6 comments

This was shot just before the sun came up over the horizon. This is an angle of the Scotts Bluff National Monument that I have been thinking about for some time. Life has been hectic lately and I haven't been able to shot much. This morning as I went out and the sky looked completely cloudy in the east with no hope of nice light. Just before sunrise a gap opened up over the horizon and the light was really sweet. This is a pano of three images. Very little post processing, a little in levels.
Thanks for you comments and critiques.

Canon 7d
Sigma 120-400
Manual
Shutter 2 sec.
Aperture f11
ISO 100
120mm
PSE11

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on December 22, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Well, guess you never know what the sunrise will be like unless you're out there. Sweet, Richard. Lovely colors to the Bluff but I really like the color of the sky. The range of your color palette is small but what you got is terrific. And snow, even.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 23, 2013 at 3:59 AM

I feel that I would like to see what exists a bit below the frame, mainly because of that ridge of rock down just right of centre. Love the light and subject. I think the processing is perfect.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on December 23, 2013 at 5:30 AM

Great light and color, Richard, especially the sky. Very cool!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 23, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Beautiful colors in the sky and a lovely glow on the bluffs. The snow is the icing on the cake. Nice job

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 23, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Hi Richard, There is a nice softness to the light and color here that is very appealing to me. I also like the touch of snow scattered about the scene. Maybe just a bit more room above the rock on the right but not a big deal. Very nicely done! Happy Holidays!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 23, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Definitely not the usual view of Scottsbluff, nice job finding this. The colors and shapes are great. I agree with the wishes for a bit more space top and bottom, as this feels like a very tight view.

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