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Storm Brewing---Image, not a forecast!

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Posted by Jack Garrett on October 7, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Storm Brewing---Image, not a forecast!
On the last night of our trip, temps got into the 20's and when we awoke in the morning a light dusting of snow garnished the mountain tops. Clouds were beginning to form as a storm began to move in. Molas Lake was quiet an provided the mirror we needed for the reflection...isn't God great??
Posted by Don Grall on October 7, 2011 at 2:23 AM
Killer reflection, Jack.

It was great meeting you and Kane this past week, Didn't see you in the San Juans, had to leave today, back to work Friday.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on October 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM
This one has a triple threat....excellent reflection, color and clouds! Nice work Jack.
Posted by Todd Caudle on October 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Really fine image, Jack. Kurt said it perfectly.
Posted by Dan Walters on October 7, 2011 at 10:24 AM
The muted light really brings out the color in the trees.
Posted by Art Escobado on October 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I really like the comp! Might be a bit better a touch brighter. Nice comp!! :toast:
Posted by John Mumaw on October 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM
What a beautiful scene! Kurt did say it well.
I agree with Art about the need to brighten the foreground up some, though. Try this:
Make a Selective Color adjustment layer, choose 'Reds' and drag the Black slider left to taste. :wink:
Posted by Pam Colander on October 7, 2011 at 12:56 PM
You have REALLY gotten some killer shots this outing Jack and this is no exception :toast:
Posted by Stan Rose on October 7, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Really nice shot, Jack! I might be inclined to warm it up just a tad--or maybe just take out a bit of the cyan. :wavey:
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on October 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Very nice shot Jack :toast:
Posted by Morris McClung on October 7, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Ditto on the comp being very good. And on the need for just a smidge of lightening.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Another echo here with the nice comp, colors, reflection, and a little brightening. If you are not averse, maybe clone out the white cabin/trailer.
Posted by Jack Garrett on October 8, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Thanks for the comments everyone, much appreciated. For some reason when I post to this forum, the pictures are always dark but when I print, they come out just fine...maybe I need to process once for web with brightening and once for printing.

Doug, the final image will not have that bright white SUV in it.