Paradise Basin

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Posted by Rod Chandler on July 14, 2009 at 12:09 AM

Late last week I was in Paradise Basin near Crested Butte with pal Bob Karcz. I shot this image just before the sun disappeared behind the mountain to the west. For a few moments the breeze completely dropped and we had a lovely mirror lake before us.

As always, comments are welcome.

Nikon D2Xs - 17-35mm Nikon lens
ISO 100 - f/11.0 - 1/20 second
Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop CS3

Posted by Jared Atencio on July 14, 2009 at 1:27 AM

OK, just stared at this capture for literally MINUTES and am still speechless. One of those shots where you don't need to say anything at all, cause the photo says everything. Absolutely breathtaking...

Posted by Chris Martin on July 14, 2009 at 6:41 AM

I agree with Jared: it's stunning. A beautiful shot of one of my favorite places in Colorado.

Posted by Paul Beiser on July 14, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Stunning, nice work Rod. The mountain in the center works great, and I like the flowers ll (add's interest). Sweet!

Posted by Nick Moore on July 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM

Wow that is one mirror perfect lake, sweet sweet shot Rod!.

Posted by Todd Caudle on July 14, 2009 at 11:47 AM

I like the shot, but it looks like you went a little heavy on the highlight/shadow. There's some fairly pronounced halos around the trees, and the clouds are lacking any bright whites and look kind of soft on contrast. I'd like to see them host some brighter whites.

Posted by Morris McClung on July 14, 2009 at 12:34 PM

Classic Paradise scene, and good that you got still water. Fix the halos and print it big!

Posted by Matthew Kennedy on July 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM

Lovely. Very tranquil. I agree with others complaining about the halos between the trees and sky. That jumped out at me right away.

Posted by Steve Sieren on July 15, 2009 at 12:44 AM

The comp is really nice Rod. Only one halow seems to slightly bothersome but only if you really put you nose up to it. Great shot!