One Golden Minute + Repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 3, 2014227 views13 comments

This past weekend I was lucky enough to see Dave Matthews at the Gorge amphitheater in eastern Washington. Dave put on some awesome shows, with both acoustic and electric sets. And at the best venue you'll ever see a show at! The amphitheater sits right on the basalt cliffs of the canyon where the Columbia River winds through. Highly recommended!

I didn't go for photography, but I took my camera anyway of course. This shot was taken from my campground. It was near sunset, and the sun broke through some cloud cover just long enough to line the hills and cliffs with this beautiful soft golden light. It only lasted for a minute, but it certainly was a glorious minute! My compositional choices were limited, due to there being houses on the right of me, but I was able to zoom in far enough to capture this scene. Thanks for looking.

Nikon D5000
200mm, F/16, 1/15, ISO-100

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on September 3, 2014 at 1:12 PM

This reminds me of some Pennsylvania impressionist paintings I've seen. Nice comp. Could be sharper (but then it wouldn't be impressionistic!).

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on September 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

I actually didn't want yo oversharpen it Mark, just for the very reason you stated. Here's a version with a little more sharpening though.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM

This is gorgeous Joe. Love the light and it's a strong comp for my tastes. I like the sharpened version but prefer the original. Beautiful work.

pat

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on September 3, 2014 at 5:11 PM

Gorgeous light! The comp looks good to me. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on September 3, 2014 at 5:48 PM

Nice gold tones Joe and a very nice composition, Good job on a spur of the moment shot.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on September 3, 2014 at 8:20 PM

I like the added sharpness in the repost and a very nice golden light you had.
Maybe a touch more contrast?......

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Comment posted by gary phillips on September 3, 2014 at 9:44 PM

Such a different comp and light, Joe. Very cool. I can imagine DMB playing Cortez the Killer in that amphitheater. Awesome!!!!!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 3, 2014 at 9:46 PM

Pretty unique, Joseph. Amazing what Nature provides sometimes.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on September 3, 2014 at 9:54 PM

I wanted to keep it it little soft and painterly Dan, but here's a version with a little more contrast.

And Gary, I wish they did! They have a killer 18 minute version on youtube from the 2011 Gorge shows with Warren Haynes and Tim Reynolds shredding!

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Comment posted by John Williams on September 4, 2014 at 12:25 AM

Really different and really cool Joe. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 5, 2014 at 8:10 PM

Joe,

Lovely light and a nice composition. I prefer the slightly sharpened repost to the original and the one with the increased contrast. You did a good job handling the light, here.

--P