Posted by Zack Schnepf on December 1, 2006 at 12:45 AM
Another image from my camping trip on Hood. I've always wanted to shoot a scene like this with such a pristine blanket of snow. I have the same feeling looking at this photo as I did standing there, I just want to eat it with a spoon, it's such a delicious scene. This was shot in the early alpen glow well before sunrise. That's Jeferson in the BG.
I cropped a bit off the sky and FG to tighten the comp, they weren't adding anything to me.
I also have a comp zoomed in a ways that works as well, I'll post it later.
5D
17-40L
10 sec, f/16, ISO 100
Posted by Rick Lundh on December 1, 2006 at 1:53 AM
Needs Ketchup!
Posted by Rick Lundh on December 1, 2006 at 1:54 AM
Okay...I think this is really peaceful. Another nice one...
Posted by Jack Graham on December 1, 2006 at 8:48 AM
Woooohhh... so serene. Wonderfully peaceful Zack Nice work with the tree merges. This is another 5 star image!
JG
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on December 1, 2006 at 11:20 AM
Really beautiful, Zack. Knowing how much work it took to get up there for this shot, you've earned 7 stars in my book. Did you get this a bit later when light colored those whispy clouds ? Chances are you turned and found the ESS shot for the true rising of the sun..... well done.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on December 1, 2006 at 11:21 AM
Really beautiful, Zack. Knowing how much work it took to get up there for this shot, you've earned 7 stars in my book. Did you get this a bit later when light colored those whispy clouds ? Chances are you turned and found the ESS shot for the true rising of the sun..... well done.
Posted by Jeremy Cram on December 1, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Nice one. The FG snow is cool, like glittery kinda.
Posted by Marc Adamus on December 1, 2006 at 12:18 PM
I agree with everything you've said about this one, Zack. It's almost overwhelming in it's tranquility. I think I enjoy it even more than the ES&S view.
Posted by Zack Schnepf on December 1, 2006 at 12:30 PM
Thanks all.
Marc, it was overwhelming in it's tranquility, there was zero wind, and probably the quietest moment I've ever experienced. Amazing experience!
Jeremy, it was glittering. The photo captures some of it, but being there was amazing, the light was dancing off the ice crystals in a glittery spectacle.
Posted by Marc Adamus on December 1, 2006 at 2:15 PM
It's times just like what you have captured here Zack, that have been my favorite moments ever with nature.
This is startling in its crispness yet capturing the feel of the scene as you described it. If I may dare to say it, this image is immaculate in converying the spirituality of the moment and the place with the return of the light to the land.
Posted by Mark Hudon on December 1, 2006 at 9:01 PM
Oh, yeah, what Marc said, this is fully awesome, very serene, very beautiful. If I had been there I might have been tempted to break out my camp chair and the Scotch and enjoy the show (even thought I know it's morning)!
Posted by Ned Fenimore on December 2, 2006 at 10:10 AM
A little dark for my taste, but still the same very good..
Discussion
13 repliesI cropped a bit off the sky and FG to tighten the comp, they weren't adding anything to me.
I also have a comp zoomed in a ways that works as well, I'll post it later.
5D
17-40L
10 sec, f/16, ISO 100
JG
Marc, it was overwhelming in it's tranquility, there was zero wind, and probably the quietest moment I've ever experienced. Amazing experience!
Jeremy, it was glittering. The photo captures some of it, but being there was amazing, the light was dancing off the ice crystals in a glittery spectacle.