Palouse Glow

The Palouse hills and fields glows in this image taken just before sunset. I was here attending a workshop for four days in early June of 2012. While we had some wild wet weather we also enjoyed some lovely light to photograph this beautiful region of rolling hills of glacial silt know as loess soil. This image was made from Steptoe Butte, a 400 million year old quartzite butte protruding from the 15 million year old Columbia River basalts of the surrounding area. It is rather a daunting task at this location to decide just which way to point the lens. There are limitless opportunities for creative expression in all directions.

Beautiful, Phil! You sure made the right choice as to where to point your lens on this one. I really like photos like this that are so precisely framed and composed.

So right about the infinite number of comps possible from Steptoe. I enjoyed the geological tidbits in your description as much as I do the photo. Just beautiful, Phil; such a good example of the effect of "golden hour" light.

I'd also like to any you took in the more inclement weather.

Thanks Greg and Catherine. This is such a beautiful place to practice our craft. And Catherine I will shortly post an 'inclement' weather image.

Excellent light and composition, Phil. Well done.

Gorgeous. I can imagine a "tish" taken off the top (to just above the little rise with trees in the distance on the left), but it's great as is. Nicely done.

Marylynne, I understand your thoughts for a slight crop. From my portrait days I learned to allow some 'breathing room' for the portrait. I believe that though not all images need breathing room around the edges, this image is better for that. But again, thanks for your and all of the other creative comments.