Posted by Guy Schmickle on December 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Haven't been shooting much lately, but I'm trying to change that. Went out this afternoon to get some shots of the latest winter storm clearing in the San Juans. It's the first glimpse of the sun we've seen in a while. Upon arriving to the mountains, I immediately remembered why I hate trying to shoot clearing winter storms...you just can't get around. All the parking areas, pullouts, etc. are not plowed so there's nowhere to get out to search for comps. For this shot of Twilight Peak I just got out of the truck in the middle of hwy 550 and set up the tripod. There was no other way to do it. Fortunately, traffic was light!
Posted by Erik Aagaard on December 19, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Very nice, indeed! Dramatic light and weather complement a gorgeous scene. Looks like you owe Todd some royalty money for the clouds...
Posted by Bret Edge on December 19, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Nice to see something new from you, Guy. This is gorgeous and really captures the essence of a clearing winter storm in the mountains. I'm glad traffic was light this day!
Posted by Jack Garrett on December 19, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Very nice Guy! San Juan winters are spectacular and you've really captured it with this shot.
Jack
Posted by Todd Caudle on December 19, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I have SO wished I could be down in the SJs for these recent storms, but glad to see you got something spectacular out of it. Encore!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on December 20, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Nice capture. It has a fresh feel to it. Good to see you posting.
Posted by Stan Rose on December 20, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Hey, several feet more on their way! Looks good, Guy, just be careful standing in
the middle of the road
Posted by John Klotz on December 20, 2008 at 1:39 AM
I like it! Very nice capture Guy! Must try the middle-of-the-road technique.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on December 20, 2008 at 3:10 AM
Guy, very nice image. I love the light and mystery behind the clouds as a rising mountain. Beautiful composition and I am also guilty of stopping in the middle of the road Great job as always.... regards, Rajeev
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 20, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Beautiful winter scene!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on December 20, 2008 at 10:12 AM
I love the crisp light after a nice storm. Excellent image Guy!
Posted by John Mumaw on December 20, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Great light and composition!
Get you an orange vest and a traffic cone or two, and folks will think you're a highway worker or avalanche cannoneer (Canoneer? ) and give you plenty of leeway.
Posted by Morris McClung on December 20, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Sweet shot, Guy.
Posted by Paul Beiser on December 20, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Great shot, Guy! Love the foreground trees, all the snow on them
Posted by Dan Walters on December 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Beautiful image! Love the clouds breaking up and the snow.
Posted by Chuck Peacock on December 22, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Discussion
15 repliesJack
the middle of the road
Get you an orange vest and a traffic cone or two, and folks will think you're a highway worker or avalanche cannoneer (Canoneer?