This is another image from this weekend while photographing Paradise Valley, Montana last Sunday night. The other image is posted on ESS. Sorry I don't have a link for you. I really didn't expect the colors to be this good and to be turned at this time of the year. It was a pleasant surprise. The Yellowstone River runs right through this valley providing all the colorful Cottonwood Trees. If you guys remember Brad Pitts first movie, "A River Runs Through It", was photographed in this valley. I think "The Horse Whisperer", was also filmed here.
As always thanks for taking a look. Any critique, opinion or anything else you would like to add would be much appreciated.
Posted by Paul Martin on October 20, 2010 at 2:34 AM
Wow, nice image Dean! I really have nothing to critique on this one, I think it looks great as is.
Posted by Grant Collier on October 20, 2010 at 3:14 AM
I like it! I think I'd like it even better cropped to a pano.
Posted by John Mumaw on October 20, 2010 at 7:24 AM
This is just about as beautiful as 'Paradise Found 1'.
I agree with Grant that a pano. crop would make this even better.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 20, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Thanks for the link, John. Dean, these are both spectacular! I wholeheartedly agree about the crop of this one, mostly from the bottom.
Posted by Rod Chandler on October 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Dean, that is an absolute killer shot.
Posted by Dan Walters on October 20, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Posted by Brett Deacon on October 20, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Wow, great shot! It's amazing how similar this spot is to the spot just below the Oxbow Bend parking lot in the Tetons. In my opinion, your other image form this valley is even better. Great work!
This is beautiful Dean, I love this spot as well for those quick evening getaways. Always try to pick up trash, can't believe people would ever want to trash such a place. Really really enjoying your takes on this mountain.
Posted by Morris McClung on October 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Another stunner from there! Great color! Yeah, I think the pano would work, too.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 20, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Here you go. Made it into a pan as most of you suggested. I think it works well. Cut about equal amounts off the top and bottom. Also rotated it slightly as Brian suggested.
Discussion
24 repliesAs always thanks for taking a look. Any critique, opinion or anything else you would like to add would be much appreciated.
I agree with Grant that a pano. crop would make this even better.
John
Thanks for the comments.
- Dan.