Posted by Tony Bouchard on April 27, 2006 at 5:49 PM
I drove up to Rocky Mountain Wed. morning and was surprised to find fresh snow. I love these Spring mornings like this with snow combined with thawed out water. I took this photo up at Sprague Lake at sunrise (not scanned very well yet).
It was a cold, frosty morning and some parts parts of the lake that had been thawed out two weeks ago were frozen over in the shallow areas. And I thought I was done with snow for the year
Posted by Nat Coalson on April 27, 2006 at 6:41 PM
Nice work Tony!
I like reflection images that also have something (not reflected) in the foreground. It creates tension in the composition that really holds it together.
I especially like how the dead tree leads into the rock. It reminds me of a prehistoric hammer
And I think I see the ice at the far side of the lake, creating a soft, hazy kind of look.
Very nice Tony! That fresh snow on the trees maks it perfect! Glad you got out to play a little!
Posted by Tony Bouchard on April 27, 2006 at 7:28 PM
Nat, Brent - thank you!
I only used a 2x soft GND. It was a real low-intensity pink sunrise yesterday morning, so this is about a 4-second exposure on LF. I think the long exposure is what gives the hazy look on the lake. Funny, the bit of ice opposite me on the lake wasn't there 2 weeks ago, and probably isn't there now.
Very nice, Tony. I enjoyed taking a look at the other images as well. I especially like the Nymph Lake Overlook shot. I'm willing to bet we've got a little more snow coming still. It's raining and in the mid-30s here in Arvada; I suspect it's snowing up in the foothills and RMNP. Fresh snow and thawing lakes - a great combo!
Posted by Jody Grigg on April 28, 2006 at 10:39 AM
Discussion
5 repliesIt was a cold, frosty morning and some parts parts of the lake that had been thawed out two weeks ago were frozen over in the shallow areas. And I thought I was done with snow for the year
I like reflection images that also have something (not reflected) in the foreground. It creates tension in the composition that really holds it together.
I especially like how the dead tree leads into the rock. It reminds me of a prehistoric hammer
And I think I see the ice at the far side of the lake, creating a soft, hazy kind of look.
Did you use any lens filters on this shot?
I only used a 2x soft GND. It was a real low-intensity pink sunrise yesterday morning, so this is about a 4-second exposure on LF. I think the long exposure is what gives the hazy look on the lake. Funny, the bit of ice opposite me on the lake wasn't there 2 weeks ago, and probably isn't there now.