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Oxbow Bend

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Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 21, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Oxbow Bend
When everyone is out there in CB, I was in Grand Teton over the weekend.
Looking at everyone's images looks like that was not a good decision, however there are nice flowers in Teton area as well.
There are tons of pictures to process, but a couple of quickies from Oxbow Bend. Your C&C is highly appreciated as always.

Thanks for looking ..

#1
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 21, 2011 at 12:51 AM
#2
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 21, 2011 at 12:52 AM
.. and #3
Posted by John Mumaw on July 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM
I don't know....looks like a good decision to me!
The first two are really good, with a slight edge to #1. Great light, and sharp from fore to aft. I like the fog (steam?) coming off the river in #1. I do wish the flowered foregrounds in both were a bit brighter, though. Not sure how (or if you even want to) correct it, as selecting all that foliage would be a huge undertaking.
The ducks are definitely cute, but the light's kinda harsh.

I'm looking forward to seeing more from your trip!
Posted by Don George on July 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Hi Soubhik, Can't go wrong with the Tetons. Agree with Johns comment on lightening the foreground flowers. I like the foreground in #2 over #1.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 22, 2011 at 9:06 PM
1 and 2 have really good comps, Soubhik. And the light and colors are very nice. Well done!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Thanks, agree with lightening the foreground - even started doing it but left it since it would take a lot of time and patience ... :biggrin:
Posted by Doug Koepsel on July 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I would take the top half of #2 and run with it as it is the nicest to me with the moon, earth shadow colors, light fog on the water and reflection. Must have been an enjoyable morning.
Wish all of the mallards' bodies were in the frame for #3.
Posted by Dan Walters on July 24, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Nice reflection and I like the color of the sky in the second image.