This was the only exposure I took of this small area along the Rush Creek on the Sunday morning of our CANP gathering at Silver Lake.
During the small snow fall that was taking place here, it was very apparent standing out there as to how calm and quiet things had gotten at that point in time.
I wish Lon, Preston, and I could have spent more time here shooting all together, but as it was the snow fall got to a point where it was very difficult to keep anything dry enough to keep shooting. In fact it was one of the rare times I was happy to have a large dark cloth to drape over the entire camera and lens area long enough to get at least one shot. Although, admittedly it was also difficult to keep the ground glass from fogging over too under the dark cloth when viewing as a result of the falling temperature.
Anyway, as always it was great to be out there at least making the best of things under the conditions we all shoot in from time to time.
I think this one of your best. It has that since of quietude that speaks to the Sierra's quality of being a 'gentle wilderness'.
The composition is excellent and the soft lighting brings out the natural saturation of color.
Nicely done! Print It!
Now that we've seen mine and yours from that time, it's time to see Lon's. Right, Lon?
-P
Posted by David Page on October 30, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Looks like a cold day in the wilderness. A very peaceful photograph. Love the nice soft lighting as well and the dusting of snow helps with the mood. Thanks for the post.
- DMP
Posted by Dan Baumbach on October 31, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Looks beautiful, Paul.
- Dan.
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 31, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Paul,
Who would of known this was autumn? Certainly no clues here... :-)
Excellent Paul. I'm really enjoying this view and interpretation. It's amazing how different we can all see and capture from the same location, although I was what, may 30ft from you and Preston? I really like the composition and like Preston, I like the quiet beauty to this.
Glad to see you post this. HOpe you have some others you'll be posting from the trip. I'll put my version up shortly.
Thank you very much for the reviews and comments on this image.
I agree Lon. It is an opportunity to see how each of our takes came out on this scene. No doubt things like lens choice and shutter speeds add to the differences, but I'm sure the comps will vary slightly as well.
As Preston said, we will look forward to your rendition from this sight as well.
Posted by Eric Good on November 1, 2009 at 4:23 PM
It's amazing to see how different each image feels from this location with just a slight change in composition. Without the big rock I get a more forested feeling and less mountainous, if that makes any sense. Neither being any better than the other, just different. No nits here... good stuff!
Posted by Richard Wong on November 1, 2009 at 11:42 PM
A nice powdery look to this scene. If you were able to stick around I'm sure this would look dramtically different.
Discussion
7 repliesDuring the small snow fall that was taking place here, it was very apparent standing out there as to how calm and quiet things had gotten at that point in time.
I wish Lon, Preston, and I could have spent more time here shooting all together, but as it was the snow fall got to a point where it was very difficult to keep anything dry enough to keep shooting. In fact it was one of the rare times I was happy to have a large dark cloth to drape over the entire camera and lens area long enough to get at least one shot. Although, admittedly it was also difficult to keep the ground glass from fogging over too under the dark cloth when viewing as a result of the falling temperature.
Anyway, as always it was great to be out there at least making the best of things under the conditions we all shoot in from time to time.
Wista 4x5
Schneider APO 210mm
Fuji V-50
I think this one of your best. It has that since of quietude that speaks to the Sierra's quality of being a 'gentle wilderness'.
The composition is excellent and the soft lighting brings out the natural saturation of color.
Nicely done! Print It!
Now that we've seen mine and yours from that time, it's time to see Lon's. Right, Lon?
-P
- DMP
- Dan.
Who would of known this was autumn? Certainly no clues here... :-)
Excellent Paul. I'm really enjoying this view and interpretation. It's amazing how different we can all see and capture from the same location, although I was what, may 30ft from you and Preston? I really like the composition and like Preston, I like the quiet beauty to this.
Glad to see you post this. HOpe you have some others you'll be posting from the trip. I'll put my version up shortly.
Lon
I agree Lon. It is an opportunity to see how each of our takes came out on this scene. No doubt things like lens choice and shutter speeds add to the differences, but I'm sure the comps will vary slightly as well.
As Preston said, we will look forward to your rendition from this sight as well.