Posted by Brett Deacon on January 11, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Hi everyone. I just returned from a too-short trip to the Tetons and thought I'd share a few images. We had two excellent mornings of shooting with good light and favorable weather conditions aside from the extremely cold temps. I've had the chance to process most of my favorite images and have posted them here: http://www.brettdeacon.com/gallery.php?gallery=TetonsJanuary2010. All were taken with my Sony a900 camera. I rented the Zeiss 135 f1.8 lens for the trip and will cry like a baby when I have to send it back this week.
Thanks for looking. Comments, critiques, etc. are welcome.
Brett
P.S. - I'm looking forward to the shindig!
Posted by Stan Rose on January 11, 2010 at 1:54 AM
Wow, great collection, Brett!! I love the B&Ws, and 577 is killer! 583 is a killer shot too, but i think you can take down the midtones a bit so the range is similar to 577.
Outstanding shots Bret. Its nice to see a different take on Oxbow Bend. Cold weather can produce some pretty nice stuff.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on January 11, 2010 at 3:49 AM
An exquisite collection, Brett. WOW!
I LOVE those morning light pastels. It's impossible to choose a favorite, although #583 and the one posted above stand out for me.
The last two times that I visited the Tetons in the winter, we had solid overcast for days and never even saw the peaks. That really makes one appreciate special mornings such as these.
Posted by Darren Huski on January 11, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Wow! This is a fantastic image. A very different view on the Tetons that you normally see.
Your whole gallery has some great shots in it. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Nick Moore on January 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Wow indeed, those are some killer shots Brett. I'm with Stan 577 and 583 are outstanding!.
Posted by bill meikle on January 11, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Better than Ansel! Wow!
Posted by Scott Bacon on January 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Can I include another wow? All are great but 577 is outstanding!
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Yowza! What a fantastic collection of images! I've never understood how it can be that cold, yet there's still open water. Mr. Science, if you're out there, help me out here!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on January 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Brett, these are fantastic! You just might have to purcahse that Zeiss lens
Posted by Stephen Weaver on January 11, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Excellent!
Posted by Jack Brauer on January 11, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Awesome! I really like this one here, and #577.
Posted by Brian Jackson on January 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Wow, great colors and a amazing collection.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 11, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Sweeet. I love the image you posted here and the one in your gallery right after this one. This is a slightly different angle than we normally see at this location and I really like it. Looks like it was well worth enduring the cold temperatures to get the images in your gallery. Nicely done.
Posted by Steven Peckham on January 11, 2010 at 12:45 PM
What everyone else said. Wow! Very nice set. It does appear that #577 and #583 will have the most appeal to the masses.
Ditto for the lead-in and 577......and all the rest. Really standout work here, Brett.
Posted by Brett Deacon on January 11, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Thanks for the feedback everyone! There seems to be a clear consensus on the two favorites, which is interesting because nobody has mentioned my personal favorite (#582). Todd, I'm with you - I can't imagine how the Snake RIver doesn't entirely freeze over freeze in the extreme cold up there. I'm glad it doesn't though as the steam makes for some great photo opportunities, even during midday when the sunlight hits the water and increases the amount of steam.
Posted by Rene Pirolt on January 11, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Wow - these are incredible! Fantastic work, Brett. It's hard to pick a favorite since they are all stunning. I would say it is a tie between 589 and 583.
Holy moly! What a fantastic collection of shots. Fantastic light in those morning shots, and the pano is KILLER!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Dang, I should have chimed in earlier. I was really gonna say 582. This post and 577 are also my favorites. Quite a collection of wonderful images you returned with, Brett.
Posted by Jared Atencio on January 11, 2010 at 8:17 PM
A little late to the party here, but I agree with the others- WOW! Makes me want to jump in the car and head north-RIGHT NOW! I'm curious how a B&W treatment would look with #594-love the lines in the clouds. Spectacular collection!
Posted by Dan Walters on January 11, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Great image! Love the detail and that purple light.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM
All are incredible! 577 and the one posted here are my personal favorites.
Posted by Lynn Scott on January 12, 2010 at 1:30 AM
Sweet! Having just spent a week there and seeing the mountains only a few hours one day am super jealous. That cold front cleared things out nicely and created some frosts and steam!
Discussion
28 repliesThanks for looking. Comments, critiques, etc. are welcome.
Brett
P.S. - I'm looking forward to the shindig!
I LOVE those morning light pastels. It's impossible to choose a favorite, although #583 and the one posted above stand out for me.
The last two times that I visited the Tetons in the winter, we had solid overcast for days and never even saw the peaks. That really makes one appreciate special mornings such as these.
Your whole gallery has some great shots in it. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
What everyone else said. Wow! Very nice set.