Posted by Jesse Speer on October 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM
And here's a shot from Mormon Row. It was one of my last mornings out there. I'm standing there at sunrise and the wind was really gusting. Photographers are standing around bs'ing and lamenting the weather - holding on tight to tripods. I'm doing the same and about ready to pack it in. I thought I'd pull out my 10 stop ND filter and play around with some longer exposures before I leave. Glad my brain was working that morning. This is the result - with a little vignette added in Lightroom. The wind - ripping through the meadow and driving those clouds - gave me the opportunity to make a fairly unique image of a familiar spot. Kinda typifies my fall trip. Took a little extra effort to make good images this year, but oh so rewarding when it worked out.
Posted by Brett Deacon on October 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Absolutely stunning collection Jesse! I love the entire bunch, but your images of aspen in snow are my favorite. The above barn image is just great, and very unique as well. You managed to put together an entire portfolio of Teton images with fewer than a handful of "cliche" photos, which is quite difficult. Great work!!
Posted by Joseph Kayne on October 15, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Excellent images. The snow images are exceptional! Joe.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on October 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Quite an inspirational collection of what can be done with such "crappy" weather.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on October 15, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful collection, Jesse! I really like the hills along the Gros Ventre and the grass series. Thanks for sharing. Your work is always inspiring!
Tremendous work Jesse! I really enjoyed clicking through your images.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM
When I look at your photos in general, and specific collections in particular, I compare it to my own and come to the realization that my abilities are a mile wide, and an inch deep. Looking at your fall images, I was constantly thinking, "How does he do that?!" And there you have the reason why you've long been one of the photographers I someday aspire to be. Absolutely groundbreaking stuff, man.
Posted by Nate Palmer on October 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Todd said it well, but I will add on additional praise. The variety and originality of this portfolio once again shows why you are my favorite photographer. I think I speak for everyone when I say that our days are better when you post a picture or a collection. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Posted by Erik Aagaard on October 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I'll echo Nate and Todd, above. They said it better than I could. The only thing I'll add is this -- you can write with the best of them, too!
Posted by Scott Bacon on October 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Ditto, ditto, ditto. Your work is always original and inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by Art Escobado on October 15, 2009 at 12:48 PM
You're a beast! This is an excellent series of voluminous quality. Such a nice eye for the soft and elegant aspects of nature.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on October 15, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Your attitude and hard work to find unique opportunities in the midst of this "bad" fall color season really paid off. That is one of the things that sets your work apart. So many images to admire here, but my favorite is probably the one in your gallery right below the one you also posted on ESS (the same comp but a bit more pointillist than impressionistic) although everything on page 4 in your gallery is eye-popping too. Great collection.
This photo is excellent, as is the Fall series. This is the kind of creativity that offers so much inspiration to all of us...great job!
Posted by Chuck Peacock on October 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Umm, I'm not original enough to say more than what's been said.
Outstanding is an understatement.
Thinkin' outside the box for sure.
Posted by Doug Roane on October 15, 2009 at 1:45 PM
I love this barn image - great stuff.
Jesse, your images from the Teton's are outstanding! What a productive trip. This barn image is one of my favorites, but I really love those aspen's with falling snow. Some real creative stuff - bravo!
Posted by Jack Brauer on October 15, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Gorgeous work!!! As others have said... always unique and creative and inspiring. There are so many sweet images there, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be "Lewis River during a snowfall".
If you don't mind me asking, I'm curious about what type of lens you mostly use for those intimate shots?
Posted by Jesse Speer on October 15, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Wow, I'm seriously flattered by the feedback here. I think I like my collection that much more after reading your words. A hearty THANKS.
Don't mind at all Jack ... I rented the amazing Nikon 200-400mm for my trip - just for those types of shots. A majority were shot in the 300-400mm range. (I normally rely on my Nikon 70-300mm VR - which I also love.)
And if anyone is curious, I used BorrowLenses.com - and highly recommend them.
Posted by Bret Edge on October 15, 2009 at 2:39 PM
I haven't gotten all the way through the portfolio but the first few pages are chock full of amazing work, Jesse. I really like that you are finding locations off the beaten path. Awesome stuff!
Wow, really amazing work Jesse!!!! I love all of the selective focus/intimate shots. As others have said, you have amazing range of skill, from the grand scenics to an intimate shot that most of us would never even think to compose.
I find myself focusing on intimate scenes a lot when I am in the field, but man I wish they looked half as good as this portfolio!
Thannks for so much eye candy and opening my eyes to the possibilities. Really an outrageously creative and inspiring collection. The Mormon Barn is killer and the aspen boles with snow are so captivating. Congrats!
Jesse,
You're not a photographer. You are a true artist. Beautiful collection. I have that 200-400 lens. I know I should use it a lot more. Again, you really captured the WOW factor. Your intimate images are incredible.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Jeff Beard on October 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM
A corpus of amazing images. Thanks so much for sharing these. A couple favs:
No. 2009_1001_115217
Don't know what to say; it just strikes as a powerful image.
No. 2009_1003_084653
The light in the latter image (Oxbow Bend) on the trees and Mt. Moran (?) is just perfect.
I also liked the image at the beginning of this thread. Way to make the most of other than hoped for conditions.
Posted by Laurent Baig on October 15, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Inspirational, Jesse! Makes me want to rewind time so I can do fall all over again!
Posted by John Mumaw on October 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM
I spent the time to go through all of your images from this autumn, and I was just blown away. You truly do have an artist's eye, and it shows to me especially in the intimate 'close up' work. Special kudos for 'Radiant Autumn'!
As I noted before, your work with b&w nature images is becoming almost second to none, IMO. Hope you keep pursuing that aspect, and thanks for sharing this inspiring work.
Posted by bill meikle on October 15, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Great image of the barn Jesse, very creative, recently I spoke to Cole Thompson and he was filming Aushwitz? and couldn't capture the mood, then he went back with his Variable ND filter and made the tourists into ghosts with long exposures and it created amazing images. So well done with this one and great images on Facebook. It's great to turn a problem into an advantage any day!
I was going to rave about the grass shots, then I got to the snow shots, then, oh, well, you get the idea. You are a perfect storm of photographer/artist who is blessed with a great eye for comps and light, and your pp work takes everything to another level. All of these combined make your shots uniquely you. If you concentrated on nothing but your shooting and processing, you will make a name for yourself equal to the Art Wolfes of the world.
Incredibly inspiring set of images. I think the snowy aspen shots are my favs. I'm actually getting a little toyota truck so hopefully I'll be able to make it down there this winter. Again, beautiful photos.
Posted by Jimmy Gekas on October 16, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Amazing stuff, Jesse, just amazing. Love all the falling snow images and the intimate shots of aspen branches with just a few leaves and snow on them. Gosh, darn you
Posted by Paul Wegemann on October 16, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Your ability to put "Art" into your landscape photography is impressive and inspiring, Jesse. Someday I hope to see the way you do. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on October 16, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Jesse.... I am not sure how you do this. But everyone of them is a piece of art!!! I am so inspired....
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This photo is excellent, as is the Fall series. This is the kind of creativity that offers so much inspiration to all of us...great job!
Outstanding is an understatement.
Thinkin' outside the box for sure.
Jesse, your images from the Teton's are outstanding! What a productive trip. This barn image is one of my favorites, but I really love those aspen's with falling snow. Some real creative stuff - bravo!
If you don't mind me asking, I'm curious about what type of lens you mostly use for those intimate shots?
Don't mind at all Jack ... I rented the amazing Nikon 200-400mm for my trip - just for those types of shots. A majority were shot in the 300-400mm range. (I normally rely on my Nikon 70-300mm VR - which I also love.)
And if anyone is curious, I used BorrowLenses.com - and highly recommend them.
I find myself focusing on intimate scenes a lot when I am in the field, but man I wish they looked half as good as this portfolio!
You're not a photographer. You are a true artist. Beautiful collection. I have that 200-400 lens. I know I should use it a lot more. Again, you really captured the WOW factor. Your intimate images are incredible.
Thanks for sharing.
No. 2009_1001_115217
Don't know what to say; it just strikes as a powerful image.
No. 2009_1003_084653
The light in the latter image (Oxbow Bend) on the trees and Mt. Moran (?) is just perfect.
I also liked the image at the beginning of this thread. Way to make the most of other than hoped for conditions.
As I noted before, your work with b&w nature images is becoming almost second to none, IMO. Hope you keep pursuing that aspect, and thanks for sharing this inspiring work.
These are the type images I mark and go back time and time again and study in hopes maybe just a little will rub off on me.
Regards,
Joe Rogers