Haven't quite coaxed a good 4x5 out of the scanner yet, so here's a digital snapshot of the Cirque. Not the most technically sound image (blown clouds), but it was raining in the Cirque and part way up the valley to Deep Lake, creating a some nice light. The spotty tonal variation is caused by low patchy fog/clouds and the rain in the distance.
Despite it's shortcomings, it's actually one of my favorite snapshots from the trip. It really shows off the essence of the Winds - dynamic weather, fascinating geology and incredible topography.
Posted by Dan Walters on August 22, 2006 at 9:19 PM
I love the soft light in this shot!
Posted by Jim Talaric on August 22, 2006 at 9:25 PM
I really like this one Rick. Very soft and dreamy...the background mountains almost look like a backdrop.
This reminds me of the great paintings by Beirstadt. Very sureal and beautiful, it doesn't reach out and slap you, it invites you in for a stroll.
Posted by Joseph Finn on August 22, 2006 at 10:02 PM
Nice one Rick, has a great feel to it........................J
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 22, 2006 at 10:56 PM
Yes, a nice feel. I can almost feel the conditions you were in. Looks breezy, with a what-comes-next sense of weather. Can't wait to see the LF chromes.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on August 22, 2006 at 11:13 PM
Love the browntones - yummy!
Ken
Posted by Scott Bacon on August 22, 2006 at 11:16 PM
Nice! I was waiting to see this one, and can't wait to see the 4x5.
When Rick was taking this shot I was crouched under the overhang of a large boulder, riding out the storm at 10,800 feet. But at least I got to see the same scene.
Posted by Ken Einig on August 22, 2006 at 11:31 PM
Everything seems to be flowing down into the valley - except for that beautiful anchor rock and its shadow in the lower mid-ground. I love it!
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8 repliesDespite it's shortcomings, it's actually one of my favorite snapshots from the trip. It really shows off the essence of the Winds - dynamic weather, fascinating geology and incredible topography.
J
Ken
When Rick was taking this shot I was crouched under the overhang of a large boulder, riding out the storm at 10,800 feet.