I first heard about this pond years ago. However, most of the year it's empty and I didn't even know if I was ever in the right place. After many unsuccessful trips out there I finally got a chance to see it full this past weekend.
I'm not much of a morning person so I'm typically scrambling to catch alpenglow if I don't sleep in completely. This morning I was actually in place well before dawn. The alpenglow was nice but I think the best light ended up being the earth shadow pre-dawn/alpenglow light.
Chamonix 4x5
Fuji Velvia 100
Rodenstock 150mm
Cheers!
Posted by Cory Freeman on February 4, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Nice one Jason.
Posted by Dan Baumbach on February 4, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Sweet image. I think Galen Rowell has photos of this pond. How does one get there?
Very nice indeed, Jason. The composition is placed extremely well capturing all the main subjects just right. The image holds that wonderful morning purple/magenta that most Velvia's seem to produce in this type of lighting too.
Posted by Mat Malone on February 4, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Looks beautiful. Definitely reminiscent of Rowell's image from this location. The straight-forward comp works great. I think I would crop a bit more off the top so that my eye doesn't get lost up in all that sky.
Do you mind sharing the exact location? I went scouting for it last year, thinking it was at Millpond Park a few miles west of Bishop, but that's not it.
Posted by Paul Dileanis on February 4, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Good job, Jason,
I agree with Mat, a little bit off the top would tighten the composition nicely. And congratulations on waking up in time. I always bring my jetboil and some instant coffee otherwise I start fading with the alpenglow. Keep up the good work.
When you get to the end of town take Hwy 6 like you are going to Chalfant or the Laws Museum. The ponds are on the north side of the highway after you curve to the right. If you hit the Owens river you have gone too far.
Cheers,
Posted by Dan Truong on February 5, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Nice, simple comp, right time of the night. I wouldn't change a thing to it.
Posted by Lon Overacker on February 5, 2009 at 8:13 PM
A beautiful image Jason. Here's a case where I think the characteristics of V100 has worked in your favor - I really like the colors here.
I'd say worth getting up in the morning... :-)
Lon
Posted by Eric Good on February 8, 2009 at 1:05 AM
I love the scenery and colors captured here. I wonder what a slight digital gradient added to the sky would look like, instead of a crop? I say that because I like the gradient found in the pond reflection. Good stuff and thanks for sharing the location info.
Posted by Richard Wong on February 8, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Discussion
11 repliesI'm not much of a morning person so I'm typically scrambling to catch alpenglow if I don't sleep in completely. This morning I was actually in place well before dawn. The alpenglow was nice but I think the best light ended up being the earth shadow pre-dawn/alpenglow light.
Chamonix 4x5
Fuji Velvia 100
Rodenstock 150mm
Cheers!
- Dan.
Do you mind sharing the exact location? I went scouting for it last year, thinking it was at Millpond Park a few miles west of Bishop, but that's not it.
I agree with Mat, a little bit off the top would tighten the composition nicely. And congratulations on waking up in time. I always bring my jetboil and some instant coffee otherwise I start fading with the alpenglow. Keep up the good work.
Paul
I love (not) gettng up before dawn on 4th of July backpacks. The sun comes up mighty early that time of year.
When you get to the end of town take Hwy 6 like you are going to Chalfant or the Laws Museum. The ponds are on the north side of the highway after you curve to the right. If you hit the Owens river you have gone too far.
Cheers,
I'd say worth getting up in the morning... :-)
Lon