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Posted by Paul Wegemann on November 3, 2010 at 10:07 PM

This is from a late September sunrise hike to Lake Helene in RMNP. Of course the clouds waited until well after sunrise to show up and the wind never stopped, but I found a small puddle that wasn't moving too much. As always, all comments appreciated.

Posted by Ken Wyatt on November 3, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Jaw-dropping, very well done!

Posted by John Mumaw on November 3, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Looks like that puddle was made especially to frame the mountain. Looks great, and 'development' is spot on!
That cloudscape really makes this one sing, too.

Posted by Bret Edge on November 3, 2010 at 10:42 PM

Wow. WOW! This is just flat out awesome. I love the FG. Hell, I love the whole thing but the FG is especially cool. It's like a keyhole into nature.

Posted by Jesse Speer on November 3, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Easily one of the best Notchtop images I've ever seen, if not THE.

Posted by Todd Caudle on November 3, 2010 at 11:08 PM

LOVE it!

Posted by Don Grall on November 3, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Excellent find and very well captured!

Posted by Joseph Kayne on November 3, 2010 at 11:43 PM

Posted by Morris McClung on November 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Expertly crafted and presented! Gorgeous shot!

Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on November 4, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Wonderful shot

Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on November 4, 2010 at 12:03 AM

Really well composed!

Posted by Art Escobado on November 4, 2010 at 12:16 AM

You have a great eye!

Posted by Chris Martin on November 4, 2010 at 7:29 AM

Great shot!

Posted by Harold Ankney on November 4, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Sweet shot!

Posted by Jack Brauer on November 4, 2010 at 9:42 AM

Ditto what Jesse said. That foreground is incredible!

Posted by Don George on November 4, 2010 at 10:02 AM

Excellent image. Has all the ingredients you could hope for.

Posted by Jody Grigg on November 4, 2010 at 11:04 AM

Nicely captured.

Posted by Jackson Frishman on November 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM

I love that maze of water framing the peak reflection, what a great comp! The foreground pebbles do seem a little intense to me, given the general lighting situation. If it were mine, I think I'd consider subtly burning them down a bit.

Posted by Brett Deacon on November 4, 2010 at 11:32 AM

WOW! Amazing image with one of the best compositions I've seen of any picture in a while.

Posted by Bob Dent on November 4, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Really strong image, Paul. Excellent job of finding this comp. It's good to see some morning clouds there too.

Posted by Richard Voninski on November 4, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Terrific shot.

RichieV

Posted by Rod Chandler on November 4, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Wonderful. You nailed it.

Posted by Stan Rose on November 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM

Nice!

Posted by Joshua Hardin on November 4, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Can't add much more to this one. Perfect framing and some great clouds!

Posted by Pam Colander on November 4, 2010 at 8:58 PM

Now that is just amazing!!!!! So unique looking

Posted by Kane Engelbert on November 4, 2010 at 8:59 PM

Stunning comp.

Posted by Paul Wegemann on November 4, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Posted by Doug Koepsel on November 4, 2010 at 10:31 PM

The round pool for the well-centered reflection works very well. Nice composition!

Posted by Guy Schmickle on November 5, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Nice work finding that calm inlet. Excellent shot!

Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 5, 2010 at 10:21 AM

The foreground puddle is great as well as the whole image. Well composed!

Posted by D J Kuklinski on November 5, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Stunning! The reflection almost has a 3-D look.

Posted by Mel Ladewig on November 5, 2010 at 8:25 PM

Very good work Paul. The warmth of the reflection contrasts so well with the cool blue stones.

Mel-

Posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 6, 2010 at 12:20 AM

Beautiful shot Paul. The sky is lovely and so is the reflection. Nice work.

Posted by Paul Wegemann on November 6, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Thanks again, folks. I appreciate all the comments.

Posted by Jason J. Hatfield on November 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM

Stunning shot, nicely done.

Posted by Jeff Beard on November 9, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Great shot Paul! You picked the right time and right comp. It really came together well.