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Winter Wonderland (Ouray)

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Posted by Jack Brauer on March 11, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Winter Wonderland (Ouray)
I finally got a batch of film developed... here's a couple shots from Ouray in February during all those big dumps.

These are each from different mornings, different storms.

I had to work on these quite a bit in PS to restore the white-ness... the film rendered the snow too blue. (Imagine that!)

What do you think? Any suggestions? Which do you prefer? :wavey:
Posted by Jack Brauer on March 11, 2008 at 8:20 PM
#2
Posted by Jody Grigg on March 11, 2008 at 8:37 PM
I will steal Todds words its 'PURDY'. :toast:
Posted by Stan Rose on March 11, 2008 at 8:42 PM
I like #1, the pastel hues make the shot, but theyre both nice.
Posted by Don George on March 11, 2008 at 9:06 PM
My votes for #1. This would make a great Colorado Christmas card. The snow is so pristine.
You should contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Posted by Les Barstow on March 11, 2008 at 11:51 PM
The first shot has my vote, and I agree that the Ouray CoC might be interested in the shot.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on March 12, 2008 at 12:01 AM
I agree with the others - #1. Very nice pastels and quaint scene.

Ken
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 12, 2008 at 12:58 AM
I'm not voting, because I like 'em both. Purdy indeed.
Posted by Bret Edge on March 12, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Both are awesome, Jack. Love that little town!
Posted by Paul Martin on March 12, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Both nice, but I'll vote with the consensus for #1 -- what a fantastically purdy shot!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on March 12, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Look at all that snow! You've got a pair of beautiful shots of a beautiful town.

I like #1 a bit better, but both are good shots.
Posted by Paul Beiser on March 12, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Hi Jack,
Nice shots. I really prefer the first one, esp the way the road rockets my eye through the frame to the peak behind.

Looks COOOLD! :biggrin:
Posted by Don Grall on March 12, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Beautiful winter scenics, looks like a Holiday Greeting card.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on March 12, 2008 at 7:06 PM
Very nice shots. I prefer the first for both its comp and lighting. That said, the second one is nothing to sneeze at either. Well done.
Posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 13, 2008 at 2:20 AM
I like that first one, Jack. Cool town and cooler shot. Those pastels in the distance are sweet.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on March 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
#1 is killer, but I like 'em both. I agree about showing these the the COC.
Posted by H. Veronika Gaia on March 16, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Dear Jack,
I think that both images are outstanding. However, I must admit that my first impression favored #2. I love the horizontal brown lines in the mountain and how they complement the browns of the homes. I also like the C curve of the road and the road's angle through town. I also like the horizontal tree line at the base of the mountain and the geometry of the mountain peaks themselves. They both would be outstanding holiday cards.
Hope this helps.
Peacemaker :smile:
Posted by Rick Dunn on March 18, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Great job recovering the whites - looks very natural. Easy choice for me - #1 makes me envious that you live there. It's an incredibly idyllic scene with a great cold-but-cozy feel.