Tyndall Gorge. From left to right.... Hallet's Peak, Tyndall Glacier and Flattop Mtn, as seen from the middle of Dream Lake. Three exposures, +1, 0, -1 camera stops. Detail enhancing tonemapping in PhotoMatix plug-in for Aperture. Conversion to b&w in Silver Efex Pro plug-in for Aperture.
Processed the 3 RAW images in Apple's Aperture. 0.6 & 0.9 soft graduated neutral density filters. The three exposures had bracketed shutter speeds of 1/13s, 1/5s and 1/30s.
Emulating "Clearing Winter Storm ... Yosemite" by Ansel Adams. //www.globalgallery.com/enlarge/022-27583/
[Jan. 26th, 2009 12:43:48 PM]
A few voters thought the blowing snow was a cloud. Just a wind gust blown wisp of snow. It is about 800' in height from the glacier low spot to the top of Hallet's Peak.... as tall as a city skyscraper.
[Jan. 27th, 2009 06:07:37 PM]
I think I struck a good histogram balance with this image. The monitors of voters vary. I've had comments about "blown out highlights" and comments regarding wanting "more contrast". This tells me that I'm in the middle of the viewers' wide range of monitor calibrations. Something I need to remember in the future.
Post Challenge: Thanks for all the good constructive criticism comments. I'm pleased with a 4th place.
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date Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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Great shot! The wisp of snow is a great subsitute for Ansel's everpresent clouds. I absolutely love the Bear Lake area and this is so much better than anything I've ever been able to get there.
It would be nice if we could get the sun to come up in the west for awhile so we could shoot the Front Range in afternoon clouds and evening light wouldn't it? ;)
This has the composition of an Ansel Adam's shot, but not the editing. He makes the sky nearly black, and would have much more contrast in the mountains. I think you have the winning shot here, but only if you had edited it more in Ansel's style. Beautiful shot! Take care,
JD
I really love this image. I'm not sure whether it is one of the places that Ansel actually shot at, but it looks like it. This image definitely fits the challenge well. The little bit of wind blowing the snow off the mountain really adds interest. Contrast and lighting are just right. -9
OMG. IMO you're giving the old master a run for his money here. Top marks. There's a couple of other strong contenders in the contest but for me, this one pinches it.
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