This photograph was made in mid-October on a blustery early evening. I have always found Lone Pine Peak to be magical. Its commanding position on the east side of the Sierra escarpment speaks strongly to me as to what a big peak should be. So, this image is one of many that I have made of this fabulous mountain over the years: its many moods are always a delight.
Edit: I forgot to ask whether you prefer the full frame image, or the cropped version. (link below) Thanks, all.
Great shot Preston. We have already exchanged our strong feelings with regard to this peak, IMO, one of the best anywhere for photographic landscape subjects. I never get tired of images produced around this entire area.
Posted by Daniel Buck on November 13, 2006 at 12:06 AM
I really like the mountain, it looks like a painting!
Whitney area has been the hardest area for me to photograph.Your photo shows me what I'm doing wrong I need to add more to the front of the photo and leed into the range.Nice photo Preston
Posted by Reno DiTullio on November 13, 2006 at 4:18 PM
Preston, I find the full frame image shows more of the mountains and leaves the boulder field as an added bonus to the composition, even though the mountains are smaller in scale than the cropped image, the mountain is still the main event for me. In the cropped image, my eye is immediately drawn to the large boulder in the foreground, which overpowers Lone Pine Pk and causes my eye to roam around the boulders/plants looking at all the small detail. Both images have their place and impart a different feeling, and that's good. Maybe all that rambling would make more sense after a couple of beers. I like them both, well done.
Posted by Anil Rao on November 13, 2006 at 9:14 PM
Hi Preston,
Beautiful light and lovely composition. I love the lead in from the bottom right to the peak.
I prefer the version shown here over the cropped version (which looks a little too cramped in my opinion).
I had hoped for more dramitic sky color as the sun set, but the cloud deck extended too far to the west for that to happen. In fact, the clouds only got thicker and it was starting to rain lightly as I packed my gear. I wanted to stay, but with a dry wash between me and the paved road, I took no chances.
It turned out to be a blustery and rainy night in the high dersert. It wasn't too cold and still raining only slightly, so I sat by my campfire under the tamarisk trees, listened to the wind and smelled the aromas of wet sage and granite. It was delightful!
-PB
Posted by Eric A. Rosen on November 16, 2006 at 1:32 PM
Oh pretty sweet moody dramatic light...
Posted by Jim Goldstein on November 18, 2006 at 2:44 AM
I think both work. I don't have a preference. Love the moody scene. The dark clouds provide a unique feel. I just got back from this area. I'm looking forward to sharing images when I get them prep'd. Have more to show? I'm eager to see more.
Discussion
9 repliesEdit: I forgot to ask whether you prefer the full frame image, or the cropped version. (link below) Thanks, all.
Larger Cropped Version
Mamiya 645E
80mm lens
Astia 100F
Your comments are always appreciated.
-PB
This is really nice. It's really intense. I might make it a bit darker to emphasize the storm and coldness.
- Dan.
Beautiful light and lovely composition. I love the lead in from the bottom right to the peak.
I prefer the version shown here over the cropped version (which looks a little too cramped in my opinion).
I had hoped for more dramitic sky color as the sun set, but the cloud deck extended too far to the west for that to happen. In fact, the clouds only got thicker and it was starting to rain lightly as I packed my gear. I wanted to stay, but with a dry wash between me and the paved road, I took no chances.
It turned out to be a blustery and rainy night in the high dersert. It wasn't too cold and still raining only slightly, so I sat by my campfire under the tamarisk trees, listened to the wind and smelled the aromas of wet sage and granite. It was delightful!
-PB