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Mount Baldy not Cinnamon Mountain

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Posted by Jody Grigg on August 25, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Mount Baldy not Cinnamon Mountain
This was taken about a month ago up in Paradise Divide Basin at sunset. I wanted to get a different look of Mount Baldy, ie I did want the usual pond on the pass look. Mount Baldy is often mistaken as Cinnamon mountain in people's posting of images due to the color of the mountain. Cinnamon mountain is actually directly behind me. Thanks for looking.

Oh by the way Brent D. was just up there this past weekend take a look at some of his great images.

Pentax 67II
Pentax 55mm
Fuji Velvia 100
ND Grad
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 25, 2006 at 11:57 AM
Brent D., I hate you.

Nice shot, Jody. Those meadows are quite a haven for elephanthead flowers.
Posted by John Zinn on August 25, 2006 at 12:35 PM
Nice one Jody!! Tell Brent to post some of his stuff too!
Posted by Les Barstow on August 25, 2006 at 12:40 PM
Brent, those are magical! Get some of them up here for the masses!

Jody, love the pond in the corner with the elephantheads.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on August 25, 2006 at 1:11 PM
I like the composition, colors and contrast. I would just lighten up the top to match the reflection (which is brighter on my monitor). Thanks for posting the link to Brent's photos. :smile:
Posted by Brian VanDenzen on August 25, 2006 at 2:32 PM
Between Jody and Brent, I'm not sure if anyone has ever had a better summer of shooting. All the postings of Jody this summer have been excellent. And I just reviewed all of Brent D's recent trips, and I was cursing with rage at how awesome of a summer he has had. Man I'm jeaoulous of you Brent and Jody!
Posted by Craig Schultz on August 25, 2006 at 6:46 PM
Jody, I think the lower part of the image is too bright. It looks like the foreground is brighter than the mountain tops, which should not happen in this light. A little heavy on the ND grad on this one. But I have to agree with Brian, you and Brent have been giving us consistent excellent images all summer.

Here's to both of you :toast:

Craig
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 25, 2006 at 7:13 PM
A reason for the foreground being light as it was due to the clouds overhead were acting like a huge diffuser/reflector. Some of the wildest reflective light that I have seen. My later images actually had a warmer tone too them in the shadows, almost a goldenish look.
Posted by Rick Dunn on August 25, 2006 at 7:36 PM
Nice work again, Jody. Great light and the elephant's head decorating the lake is a very nice touch.
Posted by Richard Voninski on August 25, 2006 at 8:02 PM
nice job!
Posted by Dan Walters on August 25, 2006 at 8:57 PM
Great shot! Love the warm light and the reflection in the water.
Posted by Brent Doerzman on September 1, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Jody, killer shot! You are right, those little tarns do work well. I saw them from higher up the road, but never actually hiked down to them to shoot. Got a little distracted up top! :biggrin:

Thanks also for the nice comments from everyone else too. Well, except Todd C of course! HA! :biggrin: :wink: Just kidding TC. I'll post a shot or two in a bit.