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Emerald Lake

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Posted by Lance Warley on October 2, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Emerald Lake
We were pounding along outside of Gothic when this incredible site popped up in front of us.

Actually, we almost drove into it. It was hard to do anything except just stare with our mouths hanging open.

40D+17-85mm @ 17mm f16 0.3 sec iso 100
Posted by Dan Walters on October 2, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Great image! Really like the rich colors and the reflection is perfect!
Posted by Paul Gana on October 2, 2008 at 12:56 PM
that reflection is quite something
Posted by Dave Showalter` on October 2, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Very dynamic - sweet shot!
Posted by Don George on October 2, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Great shot. You were fortunate to find the water so calm.
Posted by Joseph Finn on October 3, 2008 at 4:07 PM
if you turn it vertical you can see a wolf :wink:
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 3, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Now that's a reflection! Wow.
Posted by Rick Dunn on October 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM
What Jesse said. That is one very crisp reflection. I'm not normally a fan of reflection shots, but the graphic nature of the whole scene is strengthened by the mirror-quality reflection.
Posted by Nat Coalson on October 3, 2008 at 11:42 PM
I like this too; I think what makes the shot is its balance. Typical reflection shots are perfectly symmetrical top-bottom; left-right. This comp exploits the perspective depth created by the reflection and the relationship between the mountains, sky and water; while also having a really solid point of interest and a place for the eye to rest...before starting the whole cycle all over again...like a figure eight.

Really nice work!!