This last weekend, I went to Mt. Rainier to shoot the mountain in the reflection lakes during sunset. Unfortunately, the sky was completely blown out. So, I settled for shooting the rest of the reflection pool. This is called the Artist pool and generally has a complete reflection of Rainier in it on a still day. The reflections are fantastic and the trees around the pool are real nice. So, I grabbed this shot.
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Taken with:
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Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 IF-ESED Lens
Focal Length: 17mm
F Stop: f/8.0 +7 EV
Shutter: 1/50 On Tripod
ISO: 160
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Post Production was done in CS3 and included:
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Levels
Contrast
Brightness
Burn
B&W Conversion
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Note:
Since a JPG is by default a lossy compression for images, this image has a rather nasty Moire pattern in the sky (since it was blown out and then compressed). This is seen more on a non-calibrated monitor. The larger version (see link above) looks better, but you need a calibated monitor at high resolution.
They really should have called the magazine TIFF and used a format that while larger, at least looked better uncompressed. :-)
38 responses
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Lisa Slifko gave props (24 Jul 2008):
A beautiful B&W, regardless!!
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Greg Lief gave props (24 Jul 2008):
Well done despite the Moire. 1/50 handheld... that's pretty good!
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Laurie Search gave props (24 Jul 2008):
I actually love the way the sky looks. And I really love the way it looks like there's a spotlight shining on that tree on the left. Beauty-ful! :)
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (25 Jul 2008):
A fantastic B&W shot Dave! Lovely.
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (26 Jul 2008):
Holy wow!! Amazing capture!! Way to get out of town!
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jan cain gave props (26 Jul 2008):
bravo.
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Tesha Farlow gave props (26 Jul 2008):
breathtaking love it
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Charidy Bunsa said (27 Jul 2008):
This is just fantastic - The mood is perfect.
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LaShawna Jones gave props (28 Jul 2008):
absolutely beautiful photo...would have been a great entry into 'zen' or 'paradise' theme too.
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Mindy Mcgregor said (29 Jul 2008):
Beautiful work, love the B&W!
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Nicole Tinneny said (29 Jul 2008):
Amazing tonal range. And wow-what a sight. Makes me want to go north!
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Biff Wellington said (1 Aug 2008):
Nice work!!!!
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Vicki Koch said (1 Aug 2008):
This photo is so awesome - it caught my eye right away
Nikon D300 - Nice! -
Jake Booher gave props (2 Aug 2008):
haha, i agree with the you on tiff. great shot though man. really nice!
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Gabriel Stanciu said (3 Aug 2008):
Splendid!
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rory cobbe gave props (6 Aug 2008):
great light lovely stuff
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Greg Scratchley gave props (9 Aug 2008):
Lovely image. Truly breathtaking. I'm still trying to work out the lighting. :)
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Patricia Green said (10 Aug 2008):
I am partial to black and white photography. And it does look better larger. I've driven past Mt. Ranier years ago on my way to Seattle but didn't have time to stop. I'd love to go to this reflection pool some day.
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peggy gardner gave props (11 Aug 2008):
remarkable image
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Nora Kubach gave props (12 Aug 2008):
beautiful!
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John Edwin May said (13 Aug 2008):
Love the mysterious light on the trees...Beautiful image!
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Rhian Syahzana gave props (13 Aug 2008):
wow...
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Amy Dexter gave props (19 Aug 2008):
This is stunning!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (2 Sep 2008):
Intense and surreal!
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Jaclyn LaRiviere gave props (14 Sep 2008):
Your shots have a wonderful quality!
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David Eastham gave props (19 Sep 2008):
All I can say is Awesome !!
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Angie Zagars gave props (19 Sep 2008):
Amazing light - WOOW!!
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Scott Derryberry gave props (1 Oct 2008):
love it!
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Shona Curtis gave props (4 Oct 2008):
so otherworldly
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Bonnie Blanton gave props (6 Nov 2008):
stunning shot, just beautiful! I'm very drawn to black and white photography. Your large format link did your photo even more justice:)
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Patty Herzog said (7 Nov 2008):
What an awesome shot! I love B&W.
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Gary Rittermeyer gave props (30 Nov 2008):
fantastic tones...great capture
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Melvin Caraan said (20 Dec 2008):
stunning! its worth the trip...
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Norman Caldwell gave props (27 Dec 2008):
Fabulous!
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gerry cyr gave props (11 Jan 2009):
really great work
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Cory Helwig said (13 Feb 2009):
Awesome
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Juanita Ruffner gave props (27 Jul 2009):
omg-that is gorgeous!!! voted....
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Keiko Ehret gave props (23 Sep 2009):
Amazing lighting!
