DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Destination: 14,410 Feet
Destination: 14,410 Feet
Dr.Confuser


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Road Less Traveled (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Location: Mt. Rainier, Washington USA
Date: Aug 23, 2008
Aperture: F/10
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Landscape, Nature
Date Uploaded: Aug 24, 2008

 Photographer’s Notes
See anybody on the road less traveled? No, I didn't think so! Me neither.

Paradise, on Mt Rainier, is 112 miles from my house by the most direct route. I know this because I've driven it 4 times in the last week looking for the perfect picture of this great mountain. The first trip, I spent the night at the remodeled Paradise Inn. Good news, the remodel didn't harm the historic Inn's character. Bad news, most of the improvements were to infrastructure items which also didn't improve the Inn much from a visitor's perspective.

On the first trip, I came prepared for cold, for rain (or snow), and for wind ... just not all four at the same time. The clouds started at the ground and it was difficult to see beyond about 20 feet. Not much good for photography. On the second trip, the weather had warmed up, the wind stopped, and the skies were clear ... better than clear, humidity was very low. A perfect day for photos.

I drug my sorry ass out of bed at 5:00 AM and was on the mountain by 8:00. I was there so early I had it to myself for a couple of hours. By noon I'd hiked about as far as my aging and slightly hurty knees would go and returned home with lovely photos. The line of cars at the National Park entrance was 2 miles long when I left. I got out while the getting was good!

I wasn’t aware of the Road Less Traveled challenge until I returned home. What luck.

Post Processing
• Convert from RAW (PS CS3)
• Correct Color (Curves Layer)
• Lighten Foreground (Hue/Saturation Layer)
• Erase dust Spots (Clone Layer)
• Resize (Bicubic Sharper)
• Sharpen (USM)
• Save for Web

Camera Data
• Date: 2008-08-23
• Camera: Nikon D3
• Lens: 24-70 f/2.8 @ 40 mm
• ISO: 400
• Aperture: F/10
• Shutter: 1/1000

Statistics
Place: 18 out of 127
Avg (all users): 6.0314
Avg (commenters): 6.5000
Avg (participants): 5.6944
Avg (non-participants): 6.0963
Views since voting: 1182
Views during voting: 381
Votes: 223
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
Nikon D200
Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS
 10/07/2008 04:00:26 PM
Nice shot of Mt Rainier.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
 09/03/2008 08:42:21 AM
This place is heaven for photographers. I went there a couple of years ago to climb it and was amazed by how much variety the park has to offer. Everyone must visit this park at some point in their life. Try to get down the trails if you can. It is so worth it. I may be working there as a ranger next summer so say hi if you see me. I'll give you some inside info.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/02/2008 09:20:46 PM
Wow, gorgeous spot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 09/01/2008 03:45:24 PM
1 word "Stunning"

9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
08/30/2008 02:39:48 PM
It's a good idea and quite a climb. Some clouds might have improved the photo. Geez, next time plan your vacation better! Just teasing... };>)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D50
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6
 08/29/2008 06:50:12 PM
beautiful color quality and cantrast
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/28/2008 10:38:10 PM
Beautifil shot, and suitably lonely.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/28/2008 06:09:36 AM
Not for me
Nikon D3
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 08/27/2008 11:15:01 AM
A bit too centered but pretty
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K100D Super
Pentax FA J 18-35mm f/4.0-5.6 AL
 08/27/2008 03:38:12 AM
Would have liked to have seen this image taken from a lower vantage point closer to the road. Still a great image though. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Theme: Classic / System / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/06/2026 04:34:54 PM EDT.