Le Roc

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 28, 2014298 views11 comments

This enormous boulder came to rest Mirror Lake in Yosemite in the dim past. It's probably been photographed millions of times, but I said, "Why not. Let's see what I can do with it."

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140mm @ 45mm
F-14 @1/5s, ISO 200
TK's Masks
Cropped from both sides and a bit from the bottom.
May 2014

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your comments/critiques a re always appreciated.

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on July 28, 2014 at 3:13 PM

A simple subject, very effectively presented. Much detail to be enjoyed in the large version.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM

I am looking at almost the same exact image on my office wall, 16x20 print. Eerie!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 28, 2014 at 7:58 PM

I think I shot that when I was 13 years old (I'm 47)! But I also still love it! I think this is a nice shot if it, worth taking.

Mark

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 28, 2014 at 8:20 PM

Lots of presence in the image Preston. It holds my interest and I think I'd enjoy looking at it every day. Very serene and peaceful - I particularly like the reflections of the trees around the rock.

pat

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 28, 2014 at 9:21 PM

The mystery is a strong attraction. I can see where this is an icon.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 28, 2014 at 11:52 PM

Very cool, Preston. It may have been shot a million times but I've never seen it, love the comp and the details are excellent. Quite a gem.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 29, 2014 at 7:00 AM

Preston, you caught a quiet peaceful mood, which makes this very appealing in my opinion, beautiful natural color, and the detail is amazing, and I also like the slight ripple in the water, helps break up the reflections just enough. All and all, beautiful work as always.
John

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 29, 2014 at 3:04 PM

SWEET. The epitome of tranquility. The BG color makes the monochrome rock stand out even more.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 29, 2014 at 7:22 PM

What a wonderful image this is! The 3D look this has is quite amazing and the wonderful quiet mood is fantastic. I'm enjoying this image so much! Excellent work Preston.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 29, 2014 at 9:00 PM

Looks like a giant gemstone because of the reflection. Good eye to see the photographic potential of this scene, Preston.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on July 29, 2014 at 10:15 PM

The reflection certainly turns this into the Rock.

Cheers,
Carol

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