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Lenhardy Cutoff

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Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 27, 2008 at 4:38 PM
This was shot in the fault zone south of Buffalo Peaks Wilderness and north of Trout Creek. I'd always thought the area look kinda ugly as I passed by in route to Buena Vista, but inside I found it far more intriguing. A network of small streams and canyons works down through meadows and canyons, with fine views of the Collegiate Peaks beyond.

Kodak Portra 160NC, Canon 50/1.4, scanned in Silverfast.
Posted by John Klotz on October 27, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Ooh! Mighty fine Mel! I like the little splashes of yellow peeking out in the ULC. Too often I have driven by a little gem because I did not take the time to explore a bit. Nice work!
John
Posted by Stan Rose on October 27, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Cool--looks like an awesome spot to explore!
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 27, 2008 at 7:24 PM
The contrast and/or light looks a bit harsh to me, but the comp is spot on.
Posted by D J Kuklinski on October 27, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Very nice! I don't think it's harsh at all.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 27, 2008 at 9:53 PM
In response to Todd's comment about harsh lighting, I'm still learning to scan color negative film and I may have applied a bit too steep a curve for some, but I'm pretty happy with it as it stands. The light was not particularly harsh. The sun set minutes after I took this shot. The curve was parabolic in shape rather than the S-curve typically applied to digital images.

At least I got the color balance reasonably under control. Cutting the safety layer has been a major PITA for me. :biggrin:
Posted by Jeff Hackett on October 27, 2008 at 10:37 PM
A lot of nice action going on here, very nice Mel.
Posted by Nick Moore on October 27, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Light looks good to me!. I really like the yellow intermingled within the rock and dark green evergreens, great find Mel!.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on October 28, 2008 at 1:08 AM
Cool color, I like the rock formations too. If this is where I think it is, there is a lot to explore.
Posted by Dan Walters on October 29, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Nice colors and great details in the rocks.