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San Juan Wildflowers: Porphyry

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Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
San Juan Wildflowers: Porphyry
Here are some more photos from my San Juan trip a few weeks ago. After photographing the marmots, ptarmigan and fog the evening before, I was treated to a nice sunrise and found some parry primrose growing along the runoff from Bullion King Lake. This image was one of the first of the morning.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM
A few minutes later, same location, slightly more golden light. I also brought the camera over the flowers more for a slightly different comp.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
After the sunrise, I hiked to some of the smaller lakes and tarns above Bullion King Lake that still had some interesting views of Peak 13,477. Here's one of the tarns.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Another tarn near the previous one. The light was changing fast, this was taken only about ten minutes later.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Back at Bullion King Lake, here's an image of king's crown growing at the shoreline. This is a blend of 5 exposures mixed for best sharpness and for some of the shadow detail around the waterfall.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on August 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I took a turn toward Mineral Basin and the Black Bear Pass Road on the drive back down and stopped for this shot of columbine and another waterfall.

That's it for now. Later this week I'll be posting a few from Clear Lake. For a sneak preview check out this post on ESS!
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=128533&CGISESSID=45fc0e0402db1936d10f6591fb7ff149&u=28332
Posted by Jesse Speer on August 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Really, really like the last two here ... esp. the crown shot. I'd strongly consider cropping a bit of the bottom on that image.

The Clear Lake image is suuuuuper-nice. Those wonderful clouds provide perfect balance.
Posted by Scott Bacon on August 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Fantastic stuff, Joshua!! :toast:
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on August 24, 2009 at 12:46 PM
These images are all great, but the image on ESS is totally out of sight. WOW!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on August 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Another excellent collection, Joshua. My favorite might be #3 as I love the way the stormy sky accentuates the barren landscape. My only nit would be in #1. It might have been my favorite, but I don't like the way the shadowed foreground is almost the same brightness as the lit peak. A bit too much shadow recovery for me.
Posted by Eric Vaughan on August 24, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Very nice, looks like you had great trip
Posted by Stan Rose on August 24, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Great collection, Josh! :toast:
Posted by Don George on August 24, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Excellent set of images---Great Work.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on August 25, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Really nice stuff, Josh. I love the one on ESS too.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on August 25, 2009 at 12:51 PM
An excellent set and nice range. The king's crown shot is standout for sure. :toast:
Posted by Morris McClung on August 25, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Joshua, you are just killing it out there young man! Great stuff!
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on August 26, 2009 at 5:25 AM
Joshua...love the first and the last two....!! And the one on ESS... amazing ....!! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Amy Lindsey on August 26, 2009 at 2:07 PM
I hope you'll consider using one or two of these for the annual shindig photo swap- great stuff!
Posted by Kelly Black on August 26, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Wow, what beautiful light! Love them all! The ESS image is incredible.