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June Theme - Layers

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Posted by Rick Dunn on June 3, 2007 at 5:07 AM
Sorry for the tardiness in getting this posted, I've been (still am) on the road...

We've been doing a lot of themes where the theme is a particular subject. This month, how about a theme focused (no pun intended) on a compositional technique.

June's theme is[b]layers[q/b], so let's see those shots where layers are a major element in the scene!
Posted by Grant Collier on June 3, 2007 at 3:57 PM
I'm glad you chose this theme. It reminded me of this shot from last fall that I'd never got around to processig from RAW. I'm actually not sure if this qualifies as I've only used one Photoshop layer :cool:.
Posted by Les Barstow on June 3, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Interesting change-up in the themes.

This is something folks have probably seen from me already, but the theme reminded me of it...
Posted by Fred Braun on June 3, 2007 at 4:37 PM
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
Posted by Don Eason on June 4, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Seep spring, Harris Wash.
Posted by Erik Stensland on June 4, 2007 at 6:01 PM
Posted by Chad Rudd on June 4, 2007 at 9:15 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/pokefan/DSC02990-modweb2.jpg

Trail Ridge Road - RMNP
Taken about two years ago with state-of-the-art Sony point-and-shoot DSC-S85, handheld. :smile:
Posted by Amy Lindsey on June 5, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Monument Valley, October 2006
Posted by Michael Roloff on June 5, 2007 at 4:34 PM
http://mikeroloff.com/GreatSandDunesNationalPark/misty_dunes.jpg

Guess where :smile:
Early morning, mid last month, while leaving from a family trip.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on June 5, 2007 at 5:52 PM
Animas Valley, Durango - after the fire
Posted by Tony Bouchard on June 5, 2007 at 9:32 PM
Rarely photographed mountain near Estes Park. Does this count as having layers?
Posted by Michael de León on June 5, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Somewhere near Hwy 128 :razz:
Posted by Don Eason on June 6, 2007 at 11:22 AM
A Glen Canyon tributary. Email me if you want me to be more specific. This is a location I would prefer to protect from the search engines. :biggrin:
Posted by Guy Tal on June 6, 2007 at 3:57 PM
I'm sure I have some better one of this scene from last Fall (some day when I catch up :smile:), but this is from 2 years ago.

Guy
Posted by Mel Ladewig on June 6, 2007 at 7:20 PM
Singapore Botanic Gardens, September 2005

Layered Orchids
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 6, 2007 at 9:22 PM
Great Sand Dunes
Posted by Steve Bunn on June 6, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Here's a prototypical layers shot at Mt. Rainier.
Posted by Steve Bunn on June 6, 2007 at 11:48 PM
This one was taken south of Eagle.
Posted by Steve Bunn on June 6, 2007 at 11:53 PM
One last one from the Sand Dunes...
Posted by John Klotz on June 8, 2007 at 2:25 AM
From Memorial day - East Spanish Peak. There was a better shot back up the pass about 2 mi. but wife was driving. :rolleyes:
john
Posted by John Klotz on June 8, 2007 at 3:02 AM
Abstract - Layers of layers
Posted by Joshua Hardin on June 8, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Here is one of the Colorado Beckwiths and one of the Watchman in Zion NP.
Posted by Rick Dunn on June 10, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Taken during a very cold outing to GSD in January a few years back.
Posted by Adam Kavalunas on June 12, 2007 at 12:13 AM
The classic view of Zebra. This qualifies twice with verical and horzontal layers!
Posted by Rebecca Lehmann on June 13, 2007 at 9:28 PM
Posted by Mel Ladewig on June 14, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Nymph Lake. June 12th 2007. This was the most sunlight I saw all day :frown:

Nymph Lake Layers
Posted by Mel Ladewig on June 15, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Black Pool and Sinter abstract, Yellowstone NP

An interesting detail about the black pool. This feature was so named because it was filled with an algae or bacteria that gave it a black color. It was not a particularly hot thermal feature. A few years ago, the temperature in this pool increased dramatically, killing all the algae and bacteria in the pool and changing it from its black color to the brilliant blue you see today.

Black Pool
Posted by Brian VanDenzen on June 15, 2007 at 6:15 PM
White Canyon, Hite, Utah



Great work everyone, particularly Guy and Scott Fricke!
Posted by Les Barstow on June 15, 2007 at 6:19 PM
Interesting info, Mel. I've got a shot of Black Pool from just before it changed; quite the difference!
Posted by CAZ on June 16, 2007 at 1:45 PM
Well, somebody had to post the obvious - Lower Antelope Canyon. Being a master of the obvious, it seemed appropriate I take one for the team. :biggrin:

On the subject of slot canyons, that's an absolutely tremendous image Adam!
Posted by Jason Woerly on June 19, 2007 at 10:52 PM
Posted by Les Barstow on June 20, 2007 at 12:59 AM
Time to dig into last year's park pictures. This is a compressed view of the Sangre de Christo Mountains from San Luis Lakes State Park. The weather and haze made the mountains loom even before the telephoto kicked in.
Posted by Bret Edge on June 20, 2007 at 3:26 PM
Here are some layers from Canyonlands. Washer Woman Arch an hour or so after sunrise.
Posted by Scott Bacon on June 21, 2007 at 9:11 AM
Unamed Peaks in the Brooks Range, Alaska

An old image from way back in '93, but still one of my personal favorites...
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 23, 2007 at 12:35 AM
I like that, Scott! Nice lines and cool light.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on June 23, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Golden Layers of Light - Clearing Storm - San Luis Valley

Didn't get anything posted in the last theme. I got this on the 10th during a trip to GSD.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on June 23, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Originally, I was thinking of photographing the edge of my sandwich, but thought I'd spare you. :biggrin:

This is a shot of the Grand Canyon taken yesterday. I used a very tall tripod.

Ken
Posted by Ken Wyatt on June 23, 2007 at 2:56 PM
OK, I can't help myself - and it sort'a fits with the topic.

My wife and I both grew up in Southern California and moved out in 1985 because of the overcrowding, pullution, etc. So I took this picture to remind ourselves why we moved out (as if we actually needed reminding!). :cool:

Ken
Posted by Bret Edge on June 24, 2007 at 3:23 AM
Scott: That photo is amazing! Is that Alaska? Those peaks look insanely rugged. Awesome photo.
Posted by Jack Bell on June 24, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Mammoth Terrace in Yellowstone National Park
Posted by Les Barstow on June 27, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Looking towards Republican and Democrat Peaks (I think). From the Alpine Garden parking lot along the Mt. Evans Road. Taken Sunday, June 17.
Posted by Nat Coalson on June 29, 2007 at 6:23 PM
OK so it's taken me all this month to get back to processing.... so at the last minute, here's my contribution to Layers... Zebra Canyon in May.

Great work everyone!!