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Veiled

by Brian Schrayer

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 4, 20183,275 views8 comments
So here is another photo from my recent trip to Grand Teton National Park.  You may recognize this spot as the iconic Schwabacher's Landing.  I had setup for what I had hoped would be a sunrise shot a short distance from this spot (more on that later).  As the morning progressed fog began rolling in over the mountains so I decided to visit the iconic spot in hopes of capturing something a little different and expecting that I wouldn't have to compete for a spot. 

There was a bit of a breeze, which was a common theme on my trip, so I was not able to get a reflection.  I experimented with a longer exposure using a neutral density filter, but in the end I prefer the natural look of the water here.  Interestingly as I was making the short walk to this spot I noticed what looked like snow but was actually sleet pellets - Just a typical summer day in the Rocky Mountains!  sad

As always all comments and critiques are welcome.  I'm not sure if this will have broad appeal or not, but I like it because with the main peak and familiar profile of the mountains veiled it brings out some different features in the mountains that I wouldn't have otherwise noticed, and of course fog adds some interesting mood to the scene. 

Capture Info:
80 mm
F/10 @ 1/100 sec
ISO 100

Processing Info:
RAW Processing in Lightroom.  TK's luminosity masks and vibrance masks.  Cropped to 4X5 aspect ratio.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 4, 2018 at 2:59 PM
I don't think a sunrise would have looked any better, Brian.  Love the view with the fog.  It would have been nice to have got the reflections too, but it doesn't always turn out the way we plan, in fact, it usually doesn't for me, anyway.  I love the Grand Tetons and would love to go back. 
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 4, 2018 at 3:19 PM
I really like this image. Iconic spot or not this is a very nice image. It has a feel of something you would experience in the fall. I will be back there in September. One of my favorite places.
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on July 5, 2018 at 1:19 AM
I think you captured the atmosphere of this place very well. It feels cold and windy. 
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 5, 2018 at 1:30 PM
The greens look fantastic and I particularly like that graceful curve of grasses coming in from the right side, Brian. Of course the fog sets the table for the wonderful mood you captured here. Everything looks great to me.

Ed
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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 5, 2018 at 10:32 PM
This image reminds us all that icons are icons for a reason.  Think about how many times this area has been shot.  To me conditions are everything.  If you lived in the Tetons, these would be the days to be in the field.  Love the greens, the fore arc of grasses, and the mysterious mountains.  Beautiful.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 6, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Brian, it's a nicely moody shot that gets extra interest (at least from me) because of the familiar location.  Having been snowed/sleeted on in Yellowstone in the middle of July (over 10 years ago), when folks ask me about Yellowstone, I always say take layers for everything from 45 - 90 F.
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Comment posted by Genny K. on July 9, 2018 at 3:42 PM
I like this better than a typical iconic image. It feels deeper, and more real. Good job on getting the fog just right. Nice.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 25, 2018 at 7:21 PM
I like it a lot, Brian. You captured the conditions and mood wonderfully. The large version makes you feel like you are right there and that makes this really appealing to me. I'm enjoying the view and conditions you managed to capture!! cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
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