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Sunset at South Lake, October 7th.

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Posted by Preston Birdwell on November 2, 2006 at 2:39 AM
This photograph was made while in the company of Youssef Ismail and RW Hawkins. We had a good time, but it was cold to the bone.

Tachihara 4x5
Nikor 300mm, 81-b
Astia 100F

A larger (800px)image can be found here: South Lake Sunset

Your comments are always appreciated! :smile:

-PB
Posted by Reno DiTullio on November 2, 2006 at 9:52 AM
Ah, Preston. This is grand, wonderful detail, magnificent view :toast:
Posted by Nelcha Cross on November 2, 2006 at 3:36 PM
Thanks Preston for the larger view of this gem....
showing more deatil really adds to the image.
When I go back and look at the little one it almost looks pale by comparison...'
I flagged this one, so we'll see if I get anything???

"cold to the bone" and you had your 5 layers of clothing on??
and mitt and boot warmers "in and on" ??

In gratitude,
Nelcha
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 2, 2006 at 9:31 PM
Just a grand view from this area around South Lake Preston. Overall placement of the main peak and the island worked out very nicely. Thanks for posting it. :cool:
Posted by Youssef Ismail on November 3, 2006 at 2:46 AM
Preston,

Sitting here in my warm 71 degrees studio it looks great, but I remember how cold it was and this image conveys that well.
Posted by Preston Birdwell on November 3, 2006 at 2:50 AM
Hi Youssef,

I was going to e-mail you and let you know that I had posted this one. I am glad you saw it.

That was quite an evening, wasn't it?

I hope all is well!

_PB
Posted by Youssef Ismail on November 3, 2006 at 3:07 AM
Preston,

Yes it was. I am still kicking myself for screwing up my shot when the color picked up just at sunset. I guess this will make have to go back.

I am on my way back to Yosemite tomorrow morning to lead my Yosemite Valley Autumn workshop.

I'll talk to you soon.

Posted by Preston Birdwell on November 3, 2006 at 8:48 PM
Hi RW!

I could see the color change from down at my rig. It looked nice and I chided myself for whimping out. However, I was really cold and did not want to risk any illness; especially with 12 more days of road trip ahead of me.

Gee, it looks like I'll just have to go back next year...during the summer when there is a nice clearing thunderstorm and warmer weather. Painful, I know, but we gots to do what we gots to do. :smile:

Thanks for your comments!

-PB
Posted by Anil Rao on November 6, 2006 at 4:35 AM
A classic mountiain scene! In this particular take it almost seems like those trees are marching down to the water. Very nicely done, Preston.
Posted by Youssef Ismail on November 7, 2006 at 10:02 PM
Hey RW,

I had a limited number of seats to 5 and all 5 got filled. It was a great workshop.