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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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Posted by mike h on April 19, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Not sure if this is true Rockies or not but it's only a few miles from the Montana border, and the mountains are higher than anything in the midwest so I thought I would post it here. Also, the size is bigger than the preferred size as indicated here, so I posted it at:

http://www.parkcamper.com/forums/photo-sharing-landscapes/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/

Looking forward to any critiques, suggestions, etc.

It's the eastern end of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, October 2008.

BTW I think this is one of the most underrated national parks in the system. Really fantastic for wildlife and landscapes.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 20, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Nice light on the hills and clouds. I think I'd crop it a little on the left to lose the stray branches. Also a little from the bottom, to the bottom of the sage clumps, to emphasize the hills any sky more. Looks like an interesting area!
Posted by Kelly Black on April 20, 2009 at 12:30 AM
That's some beautiful lighting. I agree with Kalin about the cropping. Nice find and capture. Looks like a beautiful and interesting area.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on April 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM
In addition to what others suggested, I would suggest increasing the contrast and sharpness of the foreground. Very nice light and comp.
Posted by John Mumaw on April 20, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Good work, and these are excellent suggestions posted above!
Posted by Nick Moore on April 20, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Looks like a very interesting area, the light makes those background hills glow!. I agree with the cropping suggestions too, very nice image.
Posted by Don George on April 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Nice image. I agree with cropping out the tree branches on the left. This is a great park and not very crowded. I'm also fascinated with the life of the person it was named after. We can thank him for a lot of the areas we enjoy photographing in.
Posted by James H Egbert on April 20, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Lush is the word that comes to mind! And I'm not talking about drinkers! :toast:
Posted by Paul Martin on April 20, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Nice image of a very underrated park -- North Dakota isn't exactly a destination for landscape photography but I think you have provided a great example of the possibilities that exist.
Posted by Todd Caudle on April 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM
That is a beauty! Could use a touch more contrast, but that's it.
Posted by mike h on April 22, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Thank you for the feedback! I plan to make some changes.

I agree with the comments about it being an excellent park. I couldn't believe the wildlife I saw there.