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Paint Mines

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Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Paint Mines
I went here a week ago Saturday. There wasn't another soul the whole time I was there. I had just a couple hours to stay there, but enjoyed the whole time. This was only my second trip here, and what a crazy place! We ought to do a spring flower meet up here some weekend in a couple of months.

Comments and critiques always welcome.

In the order of their appearance.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#2
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#3
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#4 sunrise to the northeast.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#5 an overview
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#6
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#7
Posted by Morris McClung on February 21, 2011 at 2:28 PM
and #8. There is so much to shoot here!
Posted by Lance Burch on February 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM
I like the 1, 7, 4. Horizon looks crooked in 5 to me, but you might lose too much sky correcting it. Cool looking place.
Posted by Jackson Frishman on February 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM
2, 7 and 8 are the ones that stand out to me compositionally. I don't suppose you have a version of 7 where the formation isn't cut off on the right? I sure do love the light in #3, and all those animal tracks seems like they have a story to tell.
Posted by Russ Shugart on February 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Morris

Very nice! I think the first and third are my favorites. I love the pastel look.

Russ
www.AlpineGalleria.com
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM
I like 5 and 7 the best, but as usual, a real strong collection, MM.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on February 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM
The soft light really compliments the area. Preference to #7
Posted by Rene Pirolt on February 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Great collection, Morris. I like the soft light and pastels in 2 and 3. But #7 is my favorite as well. Nice job!
Posted by Bob Falcone on February 22, 2011 at 1:28 AM
Very nice stuff, Morris. I've only shot there once, and it was mid-day in the summer...not a great time. I like the idea of a spring flower shoot...
Posted by Don Grall on February 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I like 3 the best followed closely by 1 and 2. You caught some wonderful lighting conditions and the snow adds to the scene.
Posted by Pam Colander on February 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Snow makes this place ever so much more photogenic. Love these Morris :toast:
Posted by Jared Atencio on February 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Terrific work Morris! I like #1 the most out of the bunch. The light in #3 is exceptional, although it seems to have a faint glow/orton to it (???) where I would like a little more clarity (maybe just some contrast?). #7 also stands out, but really not a bad shot in the bunch. It's incredible how someone can walk into a scene such as shot #5 and come out of that chaos with the work you have to show (not to mention a great sunrise shot to boot), so nice work all around. Your processing is exemplary!
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Great work Morris. I really like those deep blue skies.
Posted by Jack Garrett on February 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Love number 2 and 7. Nice job Morris!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on February 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Morris, great collection! It keeps getting better and better every time I see your stuff. My favs are 1,3,5 and 7.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 22, 2011 at 7:08 PM
You certainly found the right light in which to shoot what appears to be a tough area to capture. The lingering snows are helpful, too. I'd never even heard of this place 'til someone on this forum mentioned it.
My favorites are #'s 1, 4 & 7. And yes, your processing is indeed exemplary here!
Posted by Stan Rose on February 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Nice set, Morris--love #1,7, & 8! Im still hoping for a nice spring blizzard!
Posted by Joshua Warrender on February 22, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Morris, nice collection of shots. Hard to pick a favorite but 2, 5, and 8 are especially good IMO. Nice work, makes me want to get back down there. :smile:
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on February 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Wonderful set Morris - really nice collection. :toast: