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Rocky Mountain Front


Rocky Mountain Front
Photo Information
Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2228 W: 199 N: 2486] (9084)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-29
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 18-200 Zoom F3.5-6.3 DC, Tiffen circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/16, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Summer Vacation 2006: USA
Date Submitted: 2006-08-19 8:03
Viewed: 897
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have to start with telling you that I have been a bit stupid. After my storm photos, I forgot to re-set my camera, so I took the first few photos with -1EV, hence the less bright colors in this photo. Further, if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have switched back to shooting this in JPEG. Oh, I might have been stupid again, because it could be that I can make a LP version of this photo, but I already shut down Photoshop and only saved this version. Better luck next time.

So what about this photo. This is actually one of the mountains you could see in my storm series. It is located in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, near the Sun River, which we were about to visit on this day trip. It was a pretty rough ride to get to here, because we had to drive for over 30 minutes on unpaved roads with lots of washboard pieces. I figured out that you can drive over these washboard with 10 MPH or with 40 MPH. If you do the latter, you fly over them almost every time. Thanks Budget for giving us a 4 wheel drive car.

Tech talk: Shot in JPEG using my CP at the almost open position with -1EV, lots of PP work to get better contrast, colors and light, crop, USM, frame, resize and USM.
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Hallo Niek,
Great shot. Very sharp and clear. Superb details. Very scenic landscape.

Ben Lakitan

Hi Niek.
This is a nice lanscape, I think it would be perfect to post a Large View. I am sure that with a bigger format we would be able to see the moody tones much better.
I like tthe contour against the beautiful sky.
TFS.

Hello Niek,
I like the panoramic presentation, it works very well for this photo. Great sky. Other than being a bit on the dark side (Darth Vader & all) ;) it's a very nice capture..
Your words regarding JPEG VS RAW remind me of a country tune I've heard. You know "If I knew now what I didn't now then" ;)
Great post & TFS!

We have driven hundreds of miles on washboard roads...we are the ones going 10-15mph and stopping and waiting till the dust settles from all the speedy ones flying past us! : P We could go faster without a camper but a washboard road isn't good for all the appliances etc. in a camper.

This image is really nice and sharp though a little dull. That is easily fixed. I certainly would never think of you as stupid! ...just human. What is an LP version?

TFS

Evelynn : )

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2006-08-19 16:03]

Hoi Niek,
Hoewel een beetje donker, ligt de schonheid van deze foto in de details. De textuur van de bergen met verschillende lagen en de beweging van de wolken erboven die elkaar versterken. De boomen geven een goed idee van de scala van dit massief.
Groeten

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2340] (8406)
  • [2006-08-19 16:55]

Hi Niek,
Beautiful mountain! I like the the silhouette a lot. And invitation to trek!
TFS, José M.
PS. I forget many times to change ISO and take shots at ISO 200 under full sun!:-)

Niek
Although slightly dark, I still enjoy this landscape. The green hills against the brown cliffs. TFS
Kathy

Hi Niek,
Just time for a quick visit.
Nice capture. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Bonsoir Niek
C'est un paysage magnifique que tu nous as envoyé.la composition est très belle les couleurs sont claires et vives
Bravo et merci....JP

Niek,
Awesome photo, I am new to all this so alot of what you said in your note I don't understand, but I'm thinking if I hang around here long enough I'll learn it! Thanks for helping with that! Also the photo is amazing..love mountains myself I need to get there!
TFS
Donna :o)

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2006-08-20 11:53]

Superb landscape Niek. Very impressive, you've done well on the composition and technique. Thanks for sharing !

Mario

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-08-23 8:43]

Hello Niek,
interesting part of the Rockies, there they look more like canyons compared to the majestic mountain peeks further north. Excellent landscape, what a view. POV, details and composition is ver good.
TFS..Sky

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1482 W: 18 N: 3044] (11160)
  • [2006-08-23 14:54]

Great mountain shot. Lovely composition. Great sky, a bit dull but beautiful non the less

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