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Eastern Oregon Prairie
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Eastern Oregon Prairie

by Thomas Haney

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 12, 2014110 views2 comments
I came across this peaceful scene in Eastern Oregon one winter day, and was struck by the contrast between the dark cows and the surrounding grass under stormy skies. The wind was gusting to 60mph and I had a hard time keeping myself and my equipment upright, but the cows didn't even seem to notice.

Canon 5d Mark ii, Canon 70-200mm f/4 lens, 1/200 sec at f/11, ISO 200, 2 images stitched with PTGui

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on August 13, 2014 at 4:39 PM
I like this image. The only thing I would do id boost the contrast.
Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Zimic on August 13, 2014 at 8:31 PM
Perfect symmetry with the cows equal distant from the edges. Love the dramatic sky, but I agree with Mark that it could use a bit more contrast and maybe burning down those bright clouds at the top.
Registered on November 23, 2003, 176 Posts, 727 Comments