Posted by David Svilar on June 21, 2007 at 3:47 PM
Took this on my way back to my truck a couple of nights ago coming down from Shelf/Solitude Lake. Ended up wading across the lake because I thought the grass was greener on the opposite shore.
Not sure how much I'm loving this shot. The clouds wouldn't cooperate and the foreshortened perspective on Longs Pk makes it look more like a ridge instead of a real mountain. Opinions of any variety accepted. Thanks for looking.
D200, 12-24, 3 stop GND, f8 - 100 ISO - 1/3 s, 22 mosquito bites right leg only
This is one of the best Mills Lake/Jewel Lake-area shots I've seen! The only complaint I can come up with is that the reflection is lighter than the actual mountain, which is one of those no-no's of nature photography. I'd lighten the mountain and darken the reflected mountain to make each look just like the other does now. And then I'd share some Shelf Lake/ Solitude Lake shots with us, like, NOW!
When I was up in that area a month ago and there were too many clouds I couldn't get any blue in or sunlight in the shot. I was shooting Mills Lake which seems to yield a *very* similar perspective of Longs.
Here is one of the shots: http://derek.zenfolio.com/img/p244281777-4.jpg
I really like the color in your shot. I think these are great lakes for afternoon/sunset shoots. This time of the year morning light might actually hit Longs as well. Hmmm ... I have got to get back up there.
I guess I am wondering if a longer focal length would have helped to bring the peak out more with a little less emphasis on the foreground. Overall I really like the shot. Thanks for posting.
Posted by Brent Murphy on June 21, 2007 at 5:11 PM
Very nice. But watch out, because Todd will always call you on the lighter-reflection thing. I'm pretty sure he thinks it makes him sound smart.
Posted by David Svilar on June 21, 2007 at 6:13 PM
Oops on the lighter reflection... Shelf/Solitude Lake was kind of dead looking since it was just "popping" out of the snow. I think it would be a great evening shot with Longs Peak looming so large, but that might require obtaining a $20 backcountry permit as getting down from there in the dark wouldn't be fun.
David, I realize this is totally off topic, but any tips for getting to Solitude?
I've been to Mills / Jewel / Black lakes several times, and never thought about shooting it in the evening...
Thanks
Brad
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on June 21, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Except for the lighter FG, this is an outstanding shot. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 22, 2007 at 12:43 AM
...watch out, because Todd will always call you on the lighter-reflection thing. I'm pretty sure he thinks it makes him sound smart.
Actually, I think it makes me sound like Master of the Obvious!
Posted by David Svilar on June 22, 2007 at 12:26 PM
I would love to share advice on getting to Solitude/Shelf Lakes since I have gouges on my legs from going the WRONG way.
Before getting to Black Lake there is an obvious avalanche zone with a bunch of downed trees. Look for a cairn to the right, follow it towards the creek, hop a couple of flat boulders over the creek, and literally go straight up towards Shelf Lk following occasional cairns and trending toward the creek (left) that drains from the lakes. It's a bit of a huff, but you'll almost certainly not see anybody else and I think it would be an extremely unique and beautiful shot. Hope that helps. Post the photo when you get it!
Very nice shot of Jewel Lake. It's tough to get that reflection at sunset. I checked out your site and you have a pretty impressive collection of images
Discussion
10 repliesNot sure how much I'm loving this shot. The clouds wouldn't cooperate and the foreshortened perspective on Longs Pk makes it look more like a ridge instead of a real mountain. Opinions of any variety accepted. Thanks for looking.
D200, 12-24, 3 stop GND, f8 - 100 ISO - 1/3 s, 22 mosquito bites right leg only
When I was up in that area a month ago and there were too many clouds
Here is one of the shots:
http://derek.zenfolio.com/img/p244281777-4.jpg
I really like the color in your shot. I think these are great lakes for afternoon/sunset shoots. This time of the year morning light might actually hit Longs as well. Hmmm ... I have got to get back up there.
I guess I am wondering if a longer focal length would have helped to bring the peak out more with a little less emphasis on the foreground. Overall I really like the shot. Thanks for posting.
I've been to Mills / Jewel / Black lakes several times, and never thought about shooting it in the evening...
Thanks
Brad
Actually, I think it makes me sound like Master of the Obvious!
Before getting to Black Lake there is an obvious avalanche zone with a bunch of downed trees. Look for a cairn to the right, follow it towards the creek, hop a couple of flat boulders over the creek, and literally go straight up towards Shelf Lk following occasional cairns and trending toward the creek (left) that drains from the lakes. It's a bit of a huff, but you'll almost certainly not see anybody else and I think it would be an extremely unique and beautiful shot. Hope that helps. Post the photo when you get it!