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OT: Why I missed the Moab Spring Fling (With repost)

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Posted by Bill Bean on June 2, 2012 at 2:31 AM
OT: Why I missed the Moab Spring Fling (With repost)
Last Year's Spring Fling was one of the highlights of my photographic year so I was quite bummed when I had to make a choice this year: Moab Spring Fling or cut some time off my trip to the Pacific Northwest. I've been shooting my way across Oregon and Washington for a week now. I'm really still bummed that I missed Moab but here are some of the reasons why.

#1 Ponytail Falls in the Columbia Gorge
Posted by Bill Bean on June 2, 2012 at 2:33 AM
#2 Cascade on the trail to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
Posted by Bill Bean on June 2, 2012 at 2:34 AM
#3 Misty morning on Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park
Posted by Bill Bean on June 2, 2012 at 2:35 AM
#4 Last one for now. Sunset at Ruby Beach, WA. (Last Monday. I haven't seen the sun since)
Posted by Bill Bean on June 2, 2012 at 2:37 AM
Staying with some friends north of Seattle for a couple days before heading over to the Palouse tomorrow or Sunday. C&C on all images is welcome.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on June 2, 2012 at 3:19 AM
Gorgeous shot of Ponytail falls Bill. I also really like the B&W. Looks to me like you had a fine trip out there. Hope to see some of your Palouse shots as well. Congrats!
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 2, 2012 at 8:02 AM
I like the b& w a lot, but I'd REALLY love to see it in color. These are all nice, Bill. Good excuse to miss Moab.
Posted by Bob Falcone on June 2, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Your excuse for missing the Moab spring fling was much better than mine... I didn't shoot anything nearly as good as these. Well done!
Posted by John Mumaw on June 2, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Those first three images are outstanding, Bill!!
Extra kudos for the b&w image. That one is a prize winner for sure.
Posted by Bert Fukuda on June 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM
#3 needs to be big and on my way!!! Great job Bill.
Posted by Bill Bean on June 3, 2012 at 1:30 AM
Thanks for the kind words everyone. This has been a grand journey so far and I'm headed for the Palouse in the morning. Todd, here is the color version. I like it but the B&W version was screaming at me before I even unscrewed the legs of my tripod.
Posted by Bob Falcone on June 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM
I usually prefer color, but in this case the B&W version is by far the better version!
Posted by Stan Rose on June 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM
You spoiled it by reposting in color--never listen to the Toddster :biggrin:
Great set, looks like you had fun!
Posted by Ken Wyatt on June 4, 2012 at 12:18 PM
OK, you're excused! Nice work!
Posted by Morris McClung on June 4, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Definitely b&w. The rest are filled with that great color and light from the Pacific Northwest. A fine collection!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on June 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Another vote for b&w. Very nice set indeed.
Posted by Jason J. Hatfield on June 7, 2012 at 12:19 AM
beautiful Ponytail Falls shot