I have always wanted a peak color shot at north lake but all prior trips haven't been at the right time. However I tend to stay away from the shoulder to shoulder shooting situations if at all possible. So I was hoping since this was a Friday it would be a little less crowded...not a chance, it was still shoulder to shoulder ;-) Rather than join the conga line I explorerd some other compositions as the sun rose. It was a great morning with some thin clouds to the east that made for great shooting conditions through mid morning. After the crowds had dwindled I noticed the light was still nice so I headed over to where there was previously about 20 people...now I was all by myself. I think the light was better than earlier and nobody was around...I love that! I tried to get really low to the ground to do something at least a little different than the typical shot here.
Chamonix 4x5
Rodenstock 90mm
Fuji Velvia 50
Grad ND( can't remember if it was 2 or 3 stop )
Cheers!
Posted by Harley Goldman on October 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Nice rendition of an often shot locale. Sweet reflection and good you got some clouds in your sky.
Great you got to enjoy it in peace. It can be a zoo, that is for sure. Worst I have seen was the Maroon Bells at sunrise. I could not believe how many togs showed up.
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 22, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Jason, Glad you didn't conga!
By looking at this the light seems to pop the color a little better later in the moring.
Nice comp works well.
Jason, first of all this is an excellent capture throughout and will make an amazing LARGE print, no doubt.
Secondly, I can truly sympathize with your input with the numbers out there anymore. It becomes harder and harder to find a place that does not already have tripod holes in place. It brings to mind many years back one of my first trips to the Snake River Overlook at the Tetons. I had the place to myself the entire week I was there. Years later, OMG, it became standing room only. In fact, as I was setup early just over the front parking lot wall with about 5 other shooters, another guy decides to jam into the scene. As he stepped over the wall he slipped and took out two other shooters with him. I wish I had a video running of the entire thing, it was too comical.
Posted by Debjit Ghosh on October 22, 2008 at 5:31 PM
very nice take on this famous spot Jason. looks beautiful with that gorgeous reflection.
Wonderful photo. The light rally does make the color just jump off the screen. No doubt this will make a great print.
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 24, 2008 at 1:33 AM
Jason,
A wonderful take from North Lake. The color is awesome and the light appears just right. this does appear a bit soft on the web version, but combined with the natural vignetting of the 90mm and the effect is very pleasing for this scene. I like this very much - including the rocks in the foreground. Nice work.
wow!! 4x5 and no wind prefect reflection. When i was up there before sunrise it was very windy!! i know nothing about LF, but it think every leaf on those trees can be seen i guess. Great composition , great colors !!
-Murali
Posted by Richard Wong on October 26, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Discussion
8 repliesChamonix 4x5
Rodenstock 90mm
Fuji Velvia 50
Grad ND( can't remember if it was 2 or 3 stop )
Cheers!
Great you got to enjoy it in peace. It can be a zoo, that is for sure. Worst I have seen was the Maroon Bells at sunrise. I could not believe how many togs showed up.
By looking at this the light seems to pop the color a little better later in the moring.
Nice comp works well.
Secondly, I can truly sympathize with your input with the numbers out there anymore. It becomes harder and harder to find a place that does not already have tripod holes in place. It brings to mind many years back one of my first trips to the Snake River Overlook at the Tetons. I had the place to myself the entire week I was there. Years later, OMG, it became standing room only. In fact, as I was setup early just over the front parking lot wall with about 5 other shooters, another guy decides to jam into the scene. As he stepped over the wall he slipped and took out two other shooters with him. I wish I had a video running of the entire thing, it was too comical.
Wonderful photo. The light rally does make the color just jump off the screen. No doubt this will make a great print.
A wonderful take from North Lake. The color is awesome and the light appears just right. this does appear a bit soft on the web version, but combined with the natural vignetting of the 90mm and the effect is very pleasing for this scene. I like this very much - including the rocks in the foreground. Nice work.
Lon
-Murali