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Emerald Pool + Repost
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Emerald Pool + Repost

by Dave Dillemuth

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 28, 20173,502 views7 comments
I made this image along the Kings River during one of my late summer backpacking trips. Due to the extensive snow melt this area was surprisingly green and lush into September.

5DSr, 16-35 f/4 IS L @ 16mm, .75 GND 

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 28, 2017 at 11:38 AM
The colors and scene are gorgeous, Dave!  The reflected greens seem a bit too saturated, but since the greens in the land look fine, I'm thinking that may be due to how Adobe adds saturation as it darkens colors.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 28, 2017 at 11:41 AM
Nice high country view, and as you said, surprisingly lush for Sept. The reflected colors look a little on the intense side to my eye. 
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on November 28, 2017 at 11:58 AM
Mark, Harley,
Thanks for the comments. The water in this river was remarkably emerald color but I've de-saturated. Does this work better?  
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 28, 2017 at 12:03 PM
That definitely looks better. 
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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 28, 2017 at 1:34 PM
Looks like an inviting dipping pool after a hot backpack.  Repost looks great.  hard to believe this is September.
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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 29, 2017 at 12:16 AM
The repost is better for me, maybe even a tad less saturation but color is in artistic preference so it is certainly attractive, the usual clarity in your processing.
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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on November 30, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Dave, this is excellent! The subtle light on the peaks is beautiful, and the colors are amazing (better in the repost, I think). I have never seen the Sierra so green, and amazing that this is September! No nits to be found here. This is just making me want to go back to the Sierra, not that I need much provoking for that.
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