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Platte River near Saratoga, WY, Part II

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Posted by Brett Deacon on June 7, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Platte River near Saratoga, WY, Part II
I spent last night photographing a beautiful ranch in the area, and lucked out with some great clouds. The river is flooded in many places and is raging unlike anything I've ever seen. Comments/critiques are welcomed, and thanks for looking. After so many months of waiting, it's awesome to be out shooting again!
Posted by Brett Deacon on June 7, 2010 at 3:32 PM
#2
Posted by Brett Deacon on June 7, 2010 at 3:34 PM
#3
Posted by Brett Deacon on June 7, 2010 at 3:35 PM
#4
Posted by Kurt Budde on June 7, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Number #3 is sweet! #2 a close second. Very nice.
Posted by Mike Dunn on June 7, 2010 at 4:15 PM
#2 is my favorite with #3 not far behind.
Posted by Morris McClung on June 7, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Wow. Great captures and processing.#1 has 3 great elements with the clouds, green trees and turbulent water. #2 has wonderful light and color, and #3 is outta the park with the fantastic clouds and refelction!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on June 7, 2010 at 7:21 PM
#1 is my favorite here, quite a dynamic flow of water displayed. I also like the comp, color and striped light of #2.
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 7, 2010 at 8:18 PM
#2 all the way. But dude, you need to do something about all the dust spots in #4.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 7, 2010 at 9:45 PM
You certainly have a way with your images, Brett. These are all wonderful, but 2 and 3 are my favorites.
Posted by Brett Deacon on June 7, 2010 at 9:54 PM
I just got home and viewed these on my desktop, and the color balance is definitely a bit off compared to the uncalibrated laptop I used to processes these. Oh well. You'r right Todd, I've been meaning to get my sensor cleaned for months now and it really shows. :wink:
Posted by Les Barstow on June 7, 2010 at 11:09 PM
Nice stuff once again, Brett. You're on a roll up there.
Posted by Don Grall on June 8, 2010 at 12:53 AM
#2 is my favorite (just a gorgeous comp with wonderful color) , followed closely by #3.
Posted by John Mumaw on June 9, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Those first three are excellent compositions, and your HDR 'development' is so subtle...just the way I like it.
It was a real pleasure joining you vicariously for this unique (to me) area!
Posted by Jason J. Hatfield on June 9, 2010 at 5:21 PM
I really like the clouds and color in #3. I know #4 is a reflection shot but it just looks like dirty clouds to me.