Yellowstone Lake, from Lake Butte Overlook

This shot was taken at 5:58 AM on an overcast day at Yellowstone. I'm

trying to overcome the overcast feeling and convey a sense of an early

morning shot. What do you think?

Dave, firstly, thanks so much for the background you shared ... and the camera setting details. And, too, thanks for acknowledging that there was enhancement involved. I found it remarkable that you could get this much nice natural light at 6 a.m. ... and on an overcast day! Secondly, I wasn't exactly clear on your concern, so I will say simply that I do like this image. I've never been to Yellowstone, but this certainly does nothing to make me think it would be a futile trip if I ever were fortunate to make it there. I'd love to appreciate a vista like this in person some day and to come even close to being able to capture it photographically as nicely as you have.

Thanks for your kind comments Joe. Actually, the original image had much less going for it, so it would seem from your comments that my post-processing efforts paid off;-)

 

Do try to get to Yellowstone. It was my very first visit there and it was awesome! But my feelings do also encompasses the entire road trip, which included South Dakota's Badlands National Park, the Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore memorials, and Devils Tower in Wyoming. It was a great overall experience.

 

I had great weather in Yellowstone through my four days there, except for the first day where the first half was rainy and overcast. But, I think that helped me in my shots of the Canyon falls by not producing harsh shadows. This year I came into a little extra tax money, and that enabled me to finance my Yellowstone trip for under $1,800 (except for that unexpected car repair on my last leg home from Dakota!). I stayed in cheep motels, of the $55 to $65 variety, and never regretted it. It was a photo workshop on a budget.

Dave, this is very well done. The image has a calming, peaceful feeling; and the blues emphasize the early morning feel. I like the layered composition too. I had a couple of early mornings in Glacier NP this week like this too. Cheers! Chris