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Upper Velma Lake & Lake Tahoe

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Posted by David Senesac on August 25, 2007 at 1:36 PM
From a recent backpacking trip into Desolation Wilderness on a clear breezy afternoon the day after an air clearing dry front passed. Provia 100F through my 300mm Nikkor lens. Although this little web pic is too small to show any, in the big 4x5 transparency a few boats with tiny white wakes are visible in the distance on Lake Tahoe waters. ...David
Posted by Richard Wong on August 25, 2007 at 2:28 PM
Very cool foreground. I like how the trees dot up the landsacpe.
Posted by Daniel Buck on August 26, 2007 at 12:07 AM
I enjoy this one! I bet a good sized print would be very relaxing to gaze upon!
Posted by Lon Overacker on August 27, 2007 at 3:36 AM
David,

A well seen landscape from the Desolation Wilderness. I like the "triangle" of Lake Tahoe in the background as well as the cobalt-blue lakes in the foreground. Nicely composed. My only thought is that perhaps a slight reduction in brightness and some increased contrast; especially amongs the pines throughout the middle ground, but that's minor.

Lon
Posted by Anil Rao on September 7, 2007 at 12:30 AM
Hi David,

This has turned out very nicely. I love the composition - what a breathtaking scene!

Regards.
-Anil