The Maroon bells in full moonlight

This is a great shot. I wish I didn't have to deal with so much light polution out here. Clouds that don't obscure the full moon are a gift.

This is a great shot. I just wish I had something so amazing that I could go out shoot just like this tonight.

Daniel,

 

When ever I see that you have uploaded something new, I always check to see what it is, as you are one of the best here at Photo.net. Once again, you've impressed me with your fantastic work. I really like the one with color, but this is something I'd put in my living room - and isn't that the best test of all? (The other one might be: Can I sell this). I think the clouds add the best effect, just like the whisps of snow at the mountain top in your color version, as they add movement, strength, and 'something different'. Keep up the great work, I hope the paper likes this shot . . .

 

P.S. Thanks for your un-photoshopped images - they are inspiring to me and show that you truly do know what you are doing with a camera.

This is a fantastically original and aesthetically beautiful image of one of the most photographed mountains in the U.S. What a great idea and very well executed. Fine work!

A truly awsome shot in every way. 'nuff said.

I think using the test "Can I sell this?" is a poor one. A good salesman can sell anything to anyone. There is a sucker born every minute.

 

The true test is different for everyone, for me it's my own impression of what I am seeing. Do I like it? Am I happy with it? Most Good photographers are there own toughest critics, and no matter how many fan club members tell them that something is great, they know the truth.

 

This is a beutiful image and one that I bet Daniel is very happy with. He should be.

I'd echo Toby's comments (in P.S.). Congratulations. One of those rare images I see on photo.net on a subject that's close to heart.

An excellent shot. You've managed to make the clouds look like an aurora, although I find the star trails a little distracting. On a windy night you could achieve the same effect with an exposure time of approx 30 secs, which would prevent the stars from trailing, although in this environment that wouldn't be sufficient time to illuminate the mountain. Regarding the above comments, this effect can produce good results in any landscape; the mountains here are a bonus but even light pollution from a city can be used to good effect with cloud movement. (A subtle invitation for you to visit my folder!) If the moon was higher in the sky the light reflecting off the lake could have produced an even more dramatic effect, perhaps allowing the lens to be stopped-down an aperture or two which would improve the sharpness. But then compromises with film speed & grain and full aperture sharpness are always demanded with this sort of work, and the result here remains an image of great beauty.

Another piece of art from Daniel.

Daniel, I'm still considering to found you fanclub.

 

David

This is a beautiful picture, the fact that you chose to publish the black and white version i.m.h.o. adds to the originality. It is a stunning image. If I make ask though, what did you meter for and how did you determine the exposure time?

Groeten,

 

Jaap Arriens

and it is! I am too a little distracted by the stars.. and personally I would have retouched them in a "fine Print" or removed them in ps...As they are so light, they take attention from, what truely is GREAT.

I like the centered and symmetrical composition. The timed exposure that created the swooping clouds makes all the difference. Without the dramatic movement of the clouds, the centered composition of this "typical landscape shot" would have looked much less interesting.

This is a great picture. Wish I could shoot such pictures some day.

Superb !

What a fantasic shot. My grandparents hosted this campground for about 10 years and they've got a houseful of pics from this angle, but this is the first one that made me gasp.

 

Great creatvity & great effect. A beautiful shot.

 

Rich Norton

Unbelievable. You are one of my favorites.

Beautiful shot, well done

OK, I'll be a typical customer here and say that I like the color version better. (Of course they are both wonderful, as is almost all of Bayer's work.) But the star trails here grab my eyes and won't let go -- they ruin the beautiful smoothness of the motion-blurred clouds. And I really love the blowing snow in the color version too. It's such an unusual effect and gives a sense of gentle motion which isn't conveyed the same here.

 

I do prefer the framing here, which brings out the hourglass pattern of the darker mountainsides and their reflection in the lake.

simply beautiful

Beautiful picture (as all your work). I was wondering two things: Where is the color version and what scanner are you using for these pics. I wish I can take pictures like these. ;^)

I have seen LOADS of photographs of maroon bells, they get a little boring here in colorado...after saying that. This is possibly one of the best photographs of them, it is rare that someone shoots them this creativley. in fact it is unheard of. I keep refusing to shoot them for the reason that I thought all angles were taken and they couldn't be shot anew. boy do i feel dumb, I need to start thinking about a new representation of maroon bels. amazing

This is probably the best picture I have seen on this subject. Incredible tone, contrast, mood, and composition, but the moving clouds is what tops it to the "extraordinary" level. Bravo!!! (it must be very cold taking the picture at 4.30am)

One of the best night images I've ever seen! 7/7

REMINDS ME OF AN ANSEL ADAMS B&W ORIGINAL PHOTO!!!!!!!!

Excellent mood and posttreatment