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Posted by Steve Kennedy on October 9, 2017 at 12:18 AM
While in the Bend area for the eclipse I tried to get an icon shot of a sunset at Sparks Lake. Unfortunately the Milli fire had created so much smoke the sunset didn't have much color. But it is such a pretty scene I did what I could. I used dehaze to bring out some sky and the mountains
This was taken on 8/20 at ISO 100, 14mm, f8, 1/5th sec
Steve, I really like this image. Sometimes we get so involved in trying to obtain an "iconic" image that we forget that the same scene can be as beautiful when captured under different conditions. This is one of those times. While I have seen "iconic" photos of this area, I have not seen one like this, and maybe will not again unless there is another fire that creates the same conditions. Nit: The small "contrail-like" cloud in upper left corner distracts a bit. Very nice.
Posted by Steve Kennedy on October 9, 2017 at 4:58 PM
Jim, thanks for the comments and pointing out the contrail. I missed that, and a couple dust spots too. Here's an update
Posted by Jim Gavin on October 10, 2017 at 2:58 AM
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3 repliesThis was taken on 8/20 at ISO 100, 14mm, f8, 1/5th sec