Homage

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 29, 20183,408 views12 comments

Well I might as well join in the B&W party! sad

I did not set out to copy this classic landscape on my recent trip to the Grand Tetons, but I felt like the conditions were favorable for a fitting homage to the original. It goes without saying that I can't take much credit for originality, but I think it turned out well.

As always, all comments and critiques are welcome!

Capture Info:
35 mm
f/11 @ 1/320 sec. ISO 100

Processing Info:
TK's luminosity masks and triple play actions.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on June 29, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Yes, it turned out very well Brian! The storm clouds behind the mountains make a very dramatic image and you B&W treatment is very well done. Doesn't matter if it was done before - I'd still hang it on my wall! Nicely done!

Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 30, 2018 at 8:42 AM

A grand view for sure and you handled it very well, Brian. I am really enjoying the light you captured in this iconic scene; particularly that on the snow capped peaks. Beautifully done.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on June 30, 2018 at 12:30 PM

I never get tired of seeing the Tetons. I especially enjoy them in B/W. It is pretty cool that there were so many mono images posted together. This image really captures the essence of what AA first saw. Love it.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 30, 2018 at 3:19 PM

Brian, It turned out fantastic and I love it! The large version looks outstanding and you did an excellent job with the processing. devil

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on June 30, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Simply stunning, awesome highlights with the mix of sun and clouds. Very striking in B&W. devil

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Rigby on July 1, 2018 at 9:51 AM

Super shot Brian. You've got the brightness just right, so the peaks stand out without being too bright. There's a real wilderness feel that you've captured perfectly. You've given it some great black and white treatment as well. The clouds look ominous without being too overdone.

Registered on May 31, 2018, 4 Posts, 12 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 2, 2018 at 2:07 PM

Brian, it's classic views of the Tetons, like this one, that make the so iconic. This is a fine near/far view that shows off the Tetons very well. The bits of falling rain (virga) over the mountains are a great extra. Your b&w treatment looks good.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 2, 2018 at 10:58 PM

I might try a more pano version with some off the bottom for a different take.
A very nice B & W, the mountains themselves are exceptional.

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 3, 2018 at 2:02 AM

Nice shot of this iconic location. The B&W treatment works well and the rainclouds are awesome. Having only been to the Tetons once and given it the Chevy Chase " Vacation" look, I don't remember, are those roads at the foot of the mountains?

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 3, 2018 at 7:18 PM

I can't remember seeing 4 BW in a row. Great lighting on the peaks, and the shadows in the FG trees even balance each other. That iconic view has really grown in. Not sure how to improve upon it, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 4, 2018 at 2:10 PM

Michael,

There are two main roads that go through the Tetons. The first is actually state highway 191 which runs north from Jackson. Many of the popular overlooks, including the Snake River Overlook and Schwabacher's Landing, are off of this road which runs a bit further to the east away from the mountains (but still not too far away as the mountains still loom large from this spot). As you are coming out of Jackson along highway 191 just north of the airport you come to Moose Junction. This will take you to the park road that goes up to the Jenny Lake area. This road runs basically right at the foot of the mountains once you get into the Jenny Lake area.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 5, 2018 at 10:29 PM

Beautiful, Brian. A very sweet B&W scene!

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