Alpine Autumn Sunrise

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 15, 20063,317 views22 comments

Taken this morning from the Presidential Range in New Hampshire, sandwiched between clouds layers the landscape illuminated at sunrise.

I'm curious as to thoughts on this, particularly the LRC...this was cropped to 4x5, and I have a few viable variations that I could do with the crop to minimize/maximize the visual impact of the blueberry scrub in it's fall coat.

Thanks for comments and honest critiques.

Canon 20D w/Sigma 18-200
F11 @ 0.4 Seconds
ISO 200
3 Stop Soft Grad

PS: Thanks to all who have commented on my recent exporation into grad filters. Your comments have helped tremendously through this learning process!

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on September 15, 2006 at 1:04 PM

I love it just as it is. Really, nothing to nitpick here - great color, composition, and impresive view.

Guy

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on September 15, 2006 at 1:07 PM

I like the way the clouds are blanketing the mountain, nice comp, a well executed top of the world image

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on September 15, 2006 at 1:11 PM

Spectacular as is. You say you cropped to 4x5 but don't say what you eliminated.

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on September 15, 2006 at 1:20 PM

The crop anchors the image just fine. I like the detail here, but for some reason the whole scene isn't coming together for me, although I can appreciate the view. There's something about the peaceful solitude which only these altitudes can bring.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 15, 2006 at 1:25 PM

Beautiful Jim. I love the way the clouds/fog seem to be just creeping over the top of the peak before sweeping back downward. Great capture.

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on September 15, 2006 at 1:48 PM

David,

Here is the origional frame uncropped. I cropped to remove the vingnetting from the filter, and also the dark area of relative disinterest at the bottom. Would you instead perhaps perfer full frame with some cloning???

Rick,
I can appreciate what your saying, I have a difficult time making compositions looking down from peaks at times. Alot easier looking up

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on September 15, 2006 at 2:00 PM

Works for me Jim. What a beautiful scene. Everything is just perfect here. Great work!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 15, 2006 at 2:42 PM

This is quite nice. I love the clouds out in the open and the popping color in the foreground.

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on September 15, 2006 at 3:06 PM

I agree with your cropping decision on the bottom as it moves the blueberries right up front. However unless you need a standard size (8x12 or 8x10) I would crop less sky. I love those looming clouds and think they nicely balance the red blueberries. Of course, all this is subjective. In any case it is a wonderous scene.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 15, 2006 at 4:51 PM

Very impressive view and image Jim. The foreground does a good job of giving a point of reference in this vast sea of air!

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on September 15, 2006 at 6:33 PM

very nice as is Jim

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on September 15, 2006 at 8:14 PM

Gorgeous image. Everything here just falls together perfectly. Well done.

Best,

Jose

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Comment posted by Bill Miller on September 16, 2006 at 12:33 PM

This is a lovely scene. I think I slightly prefer the original before the crop because the dark clouds at the top balance the rocks at the bottom. Full marks for being there to make the picture.

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Comment posted by Matt Angiono on September 16, 2006 at 2:20 PM

I think you have excellent composition. The spacing on the right is nice, as it flows with the line of the mountain. Nice shooting!

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on September 17, 2006 at 1:08 PM

Fine image Jim!!!

Love the colors in the FG vs the BG!!

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on September 17, 2006 at 7:26 PM

Very nice image Jim, love the color in the FG.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 18, 2006 at 10:47 AM

Congratulations Jim on the EP.

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Comment posted by Kirk Greene on September 19, 2006 at 10:01 PM

Fantastic image with the splash of fall color in the FG and the delicate clouds flowing over the ridge. Excellent use of the Grad Filter and I think the crop works perfect. Congrats on the well deserved EP!

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Comment posted by Ian Flindt on September 20, 2006 at 6:02 AM

A remarkably impressive landscape. The crop looks fine to me - the blueberry scrub sits very comfortably within the scene. A joy to look at.

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Comment posted by Colleen Townsend on September 20, 2006 at 11:06 AM

Nice shot, love the fog!

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Comment posted by Colleen Townsend on September 20, 2006 at 11:07 AM

Nice shot, love the fog!

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 3, 2006 at 9:51 PM

Great shot! Love the color in this one!

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