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Just me and the Animal tracks..

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Posted by Nick Moore on April 13, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Just me and the Animal tracks..
Last minute decision this morning to catch sunrise in RMNP was a good one, since there were no clouds down low (thank Steven P for the forecast!). I just made it into Moraine Park for sunrise, I had already spotted the moon driving up and pre-decided to try and use it. These first two shots are from the Museum, last one needs no title!.
Posted by Nick Moore on April 13, 2009 at 7:05 PM
One more with the moon, Longs, Mount Meeker etc.
Posted by Nick Moore on April 13, 2009 at 7:07 PM
There was NO ONE at all at Bear Lake, and just me, fresh snow and animal tracks on the way up and down to Dream!.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on April 13, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I like them all, but enjoy the first one the most. The comp and light are great. I do wish that the trees were greener. They appear too dark on my monitor.
Thanks for sharing. :smile:
Posted by Jack Brauer on April 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM
I dig the comp in the last one. The clouds add to it too.
Posted by Steven Peckham on April 13, 2009 at 8:33 PM

Well done Nick. Good use of the clouds that you were given this morning.

Like the balance between the moon and the foreground trees in #1. The pink clouds are a nice too.

A good use of the melting ice in #3. Spring must be on its way.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 13, 2009 at 8:44 PM
The first is my favorite as well. A nice simple comp with great lighting.
Posted by Nick Moore on April 13, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Thanks guys, here's a "slightly" lightened version of #1, no way to get any green out of those trees though as Momo requested :).
Posted by Jeremy Week on April 13, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Cool images Nick. My favorite is the last one, gotta love the stormy clouds!
Posted by Rod Chandler on April 13, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Nick, Great shot of Dream Lake. I like the shaft of light thorugh the foreground.
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on April 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Nick,
What an extremely beautiful collection of images.
Dave
Posted by Dan Walters on April 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I really like the reworked version of #1. Like the clouds coming over the mountain range.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 14, 2009 at 7:33 AM
I had yesterday off and purposely decided NOT to go to RMNP. I'm kicking myself now. I really like #1, Nick.
Posted by Stan Rose on April 14, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Yeah, i love that vertical #1! The dream comp is cool too, might make a nice B&W.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 14, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Nick, In the first shot, I really like how the three trees balance the moon, but my favorite is the third one. I like how the opening between the peaks seems to be the start of the stream. Very nicely done!
Posted by Don George on April 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM
NIck, Were these taken with your 5D ll? If so it looks like its working out great! I really like the light in number 3.
Posted by Don Grall on April 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM
The foreground and the clouds in #3 are wonderful, not to mention the classic comp of the lake and mt .
Posted by Morris McClung on April 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Can't choose a favorite here, they are all strong for very different reasons. Great stuff, Nick.