Hy 35 Hood Dusting

I had a brief view from the east side on Sunday before the clouds covered again. Too bad about the dead and dying trees I'm seeing all over the state.

Great snow, Larry. One of the best times to catch the south side, for sure! It looks a bit washed out to me - might benefit from a bit more contrast.

Tom

Thanks Tom. Whites in snow and water is the advice I'm looking for. Here's a general contrast boost and it looks like it helps the overall scene.

I wonder what's happening with the trees...hmmm. I hadn't noticed, but then again I often overlook things right under my nose.
I like the closeness of this shot. The treelined hill frames the scene nicely...however the mid day-ness isn't really moving me too much.

Is it possible that those "dead and dying" trees are Larches, which lose their needles in Fall? Not sure where this was taken, but there are Larch trees on the lower slopes of Mt. Hood just above Hood River Valley as you go up Hwy 35.

- Greg

I'm right on board with the above comments. In addition to shooting with early/late light, if you could catch it on a day with an interesting sky this shot would really sing.

Could be larch since this is on the east side??? The clouds opened up for a 5 minute window for this shot. Purely infomational.

Larry,
Maybe not the best lighting but it does have a nice layering effect.

It is a great documentary shot, Larry, as you suggest. With a five minute opening in the weather, I'd pop out of the car and shoot it too. The comp is good.