Mt. Rainier Reflection Pool
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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
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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. :-)
26 Responses
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On 24 July 2008 Lisa Slifko gave props:
A beautiful B&W, regardless!!
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On 24 July 2008 Greg Lief gave props:
Well done despite the Moire. 1/50 handheld... that's pretty good!
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On 24 July 2008 Laurie Search gave props:
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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On 24 July 2008 Mary Ann Reilly gave props:
This is stunning work. The quality of light is perfect.
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On 25 July 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
A fantastic B&W shot Dave! Lovely.
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On 26 July 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:
Holy wow!! Amazing capture!! Way to get out of town!
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On 26 July 2008 Jan Cain gave props:
bravo.
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On 26 July 2008 Tesha Farlow gave props:
breathtaking love it
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On 27 July 2008 Charidy Bunsa said:
This is just fantastic - The mood is perfect.
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On 28 July 2008 LaShawna Jones gave props:
absolutely beautiful photo...would have been a great entry into 'zen' or 'paradise' theme too.
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On 29 July 2008 mindy mcgregor said:
Beautiful work, love the B&W!
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On 29 July 2008 Nicole Tinneny said:
Amazing tonal range. And wow-what a sight. Makes me want to go north!
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On 1 August 2008 Biff Wellington said:
Nice work!!!!
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On 1 August 2008 Vickilynn said:
This photo is so awesome - it caught my eye right away
Nikon D300 - Nice! -
On 2 August 2008 Jake Booher gave props:
haha, i agree with the you on tiff. great shot though man. really nice!
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On 3 August 2008 Gabriel Stanciu said:
Splendid!
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On 6 August 2008 rory cobbe gave props:
great light lovely stuff
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On 9 August 2008 Greg Scratchley gave props:
Lovely image. Truly breathtaking. I'm still trying to work out the lighting. :)
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On 10 August 2008 Patricia Green said:
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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On 11 August 2008 Anna Garcia said:
I'm glad you came back! This is a fantastik image!
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On 11 August 2008 Peggy Gardner gave props:
remarkable image
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On 12 August 2008 Nora Kubach gave props:
beautiful!
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On 12 August 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Nice work!
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On 13 August 2008 John E. May said:
Love the mysterious light on the trees...Beautiful image!
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On 13 August 2008 Rhian Syahzana gave props:
wow...
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On 19 August 2008 Amy Dexter gave props:
This is stunning!
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