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Bullfrog Lake Sunrise
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Bullfrog Lake Sunrise

by Dave Dillemuth

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 26, 20163,347 views6 comments
Image captured the morning after my previous post from a higher vantage point. Comments and suggestions appreciated.

5DSR, 16-35 f/4 IS L, .75 GND & blend of three exposures to manage the dynamic range.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 26, 2016 at 5:36 PM
A beautiful view, Dave.  The foreground rocks, the near perfect reflection, and especially the touches of first light on the peaks do a great job of putting me there, sitting quietly, listening and watching with a great big grin.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 26, 2016 at 5:50 PM
This is real nice,  Dave. The foreground rock feels a little cut off to me, but not real big deal. Beautiful reflection and warm light on the peaks. 
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on September 27, 2016 at 1:25 AM
This has to be viewed in LARGE format to fully appreciate it. The detail in the distant on the far bank and the rocks in the fg is truly remarkble. The 5DSR has come through very nicely for you. The reflctions are very nice and the blue gradient in both the water and the sky adds a lot here. The sunlight kissing the top of those peaks is just great. Could you have waited another 10 minutes and gotten a bit more sunlight on the center peak? If you look closely there are trout rising on the left bank. That's always a welcome sight for a fly fisherman. Really great job.
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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on September 27, 2016 at 1:27 AM
Lovely image, Dave. I feel the foreground cut off rock detracts from the overall image, sometimes difficult to get the right balance and angle. The reflection is fantastic, the blue morning coloring superb.    
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Comment posted by gary phillips on September 27, 2016 at 11:51 PM
Very nice, Dave.  That 5Dsr seems to be working very well.  I agree with the others on the fore rocks, but you have to compose with something cut-off.  I might try to burn the rocks a bit to lessen their impact, but if you do nothing it's a beautiful image.
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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on September 28, 2016 at 1:14 PM
Very pretty image Dave. I like the way the trees fit into the mountain reflections. I don't mind the FG rocks but it would be nice to have the whole rock there. I also agree in burning it down just a little so it does not stand out quite so much.
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