Bighorn Basin Pastels

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 14, 2016303 views8 comments

Here's another look some erosion forms in Wyoming's Bighorn Basin. In this case the colors are much subtler, but there's a gentle warmth and some interesting lines and shapes. While there are some nice clouds in the sky in this view, the sky overhead was gently overcast, which lets the shadow details show nicely. (5D3, 70-200 f2.8 @ 70mm, f/13, 1/60s, iso 200, tripod and polarizer)

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8 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 15, 2016 at 10:08 AM

I like the muted tones, Mark, and the layered effect of the landscape. The sky, with the clouds seeming to drift into the distance over the hilltops, hints at wide open spaces beyond.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 15, 2016 at 4:25 PM

Nice scene, Mark. I like all the detail and the clouds a nice touch. You might consider increasing the contrast a bit, perhaps darken the blue in the sky, and punch up the saturation just a bit. I love the varied landscape.
--P

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 15, 2016 at 6:01 PM

Mark, The kind of landscape scene that just makes me wish I was there to explore. The layered comp with interesting lines and shapes makes this quite interesting to look at. I like the subtle colors as they are and very much enjoy what those clouds add to the scene.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on November 15, 2016 at 7:04 PM

Hi Mark,

The large version is well worth examining--although the colors are muted, the palate is pleasing to the eye. Maybe a small tweak to the contrast and darken up the sky a tad as Preston suggested before printing this one out for the wall. The change between foreground and BG colors is also ideal. Well done devil

.........................Jim

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 15, 2016 at 10:24 PM

Very nice, Mark. The softer light really lets the viewer enjoy all the fine details in the landscape. The sky and clouds complement the scenery.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 15, 2016 at 11:20 PM

Mark, this is one of those images that just doesn't translate until we pop open the LARGER version. WOW, what a surprise looking at the neat terrain on display here. Detail is super on the larger image by far.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 15, 2016 at 11:26 PM

Mark,

Here is another great landscape image. the layers a little more subtle, but work beautifully. What I find most interesting is the subdued overcast lighting on a landscape, that judging from the sky, should be hot and uninviting. this works beautifully.

Lon

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 17, 2016 at 9:20 AM

I like the big vistas you catch Mark. This one has nice layering.

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