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I appreciate the great comments and especially the helpful criticism. The only filter used for this image was a polarizer. Sometimes the lighting plays into your hand. It is possible that difference in lighting Harry, is the change in tree angle catching some reflection off of the lake. I did try adjusting the raw file some to give it some more detail and I lost a lot of contrast. It could be a matter of my Photoshop abilities. Thanks for stopping by. Charles

This was actually taken after sun down. It required a 30 second

exposure. You can see motion in the clouds due to the long exposure.

There was enough residual sunlight to enhance the clouds with a twinge

of red.

Jennifer, Love the shot. Very original. There is so much depth to it. I really like the contrasty corn against a lower contrasty back ground. Thanks for sharing, you give me some ideas. Charles

One of the things I like about morning is the ever changing light

conditions. You can shoot from the same place and get images

that are a stark contrast to each other. This one was shot at first

light. Yes it was very cold.

Just got back from my first, certainly not my last, trip to Alice lake.

The whole area is a photographers paradise.

I posted an image similar to this one last week and received some very

constructive criticism. This new image incorporates some of those

suggestions. How do you like this version?

Jim, Way to control your converging lines. I like the composition and croping, I only wish there was a little more detail on the fromt of the school house. If it was painted with the morning sun? that would to cool. Charles

I did lighten up the foreground a bit. Did I go far enough or too far.

Thanks for your comments.

Great Shot Won. I took one from the exact same place. If you go to my site you can see it. I really like the slow shutter speed. It gives the water that flowing feel and it adds a very intresting effect to the clouds. It looks like a spot of snow lower right, it adds a nice balance in relation to the almost black cloud upper left. Cool stuff. You make me want to go back. Charles

Jennifer, What a great idea. I like your choice of B & W. It adds to the mood. Charles

I got some advice lately on how to photograph animals in the wild. I

used some of those techniques are in this image. One was to get a

natural shot of them just being themselves. I am still learning, any

advice would be much appreciated.

You framing and composition is really great with this image. I do like the Bladn and White background. I do find the bird a little distracting. Looks cold!

Roberto, Great shot. Good contrast and the reflection is not too over powering. The image is a little centered for me. I am almost wanting to see a little more water. But great shot. You have some very nice mountains over there in Italy. Thanks for sharing it. Charles

After a great morning of shooting sunrise at this magical place, the mid

morning sun brought rich color to the trees and water. Hard to believe

that this year there are 1000 Salmon expect to make the 900 mile trek

from the ocean to this lake in Idaho at 6500 ft. above sea level. Hence

the name Redfish Lake.

You can not ask for a better morning than this. I am just glad the I

can share it with you.

The textures in this shot are amazing. What is interesting is that the difference between colors other than the sky are very subtle, you get you contrast in the smooth foreground, gravely midground, is that a word, any way, and then the columns in the back ground. Very nice. Thanks for sharing Charles

Boy, you got the lighting an color balance just right on this image to set the mood. I find it very pleasing to look at. If I could make one suggestion, it might be for a little less sky, not much maybe 10%. That may put even more focus on the main subject. I will remember this image next time I am in the fog with my camera. You managed it well. Thanks for sharing Charles

I do like you framing of this image. I have been here myself and it can be a challenging location. Keeping the large cloud in the frame was a good choice. A little more detail in the clouds are good, but you need to keep some crisp whites to maintain you contrast balance. Did you get one without the clouds. This is also a stunning view the grand. Thanks for sharing this one. Make me want to leave work and go to Jackson. Charles

There are several interesting aspects to your image. All of the different levels of motion are very intriguing. You lighting too. Although the street lights add an interesting element, to me, they are a little distracting.

This is a nother great shot Jim. The balance a colors are all a good mix. I wonder how it would look with a little more contrast. I also thin that your horizon might be off a bit. Reguardless this you have set a good mood. Take Care Charles

Try as I may my sun never comes out as perfectly as your did here. I like how you balanced you shadow detail. Great mood! Thanks for sharing. Charles

Good shot, however I like the bending of light with the wide angle lens. It give it a cool effect. I think I shot a wedding in this church many years ago, like 30. Lighting was a challenge, you obviously mastered that.

Thank you for your comment on my image of Leslie gulch. It is near the painted hills or painted canyon in Oregon, about 15 miles south.

What a great shot. I have been here myself, but I did not get this angle. I am not even sure where the arch you shot through is at, I will have to look for it next time I am there. Your colors and composition are really great. Keep that shutter shuttering. Charles

I shot this, this morning in a Rhyolite canyon in Eastern Oregon at

Leslie Gulch. This is a photographers paradise. These Rhyolite are all

over the place.

What a great place to spend the morning sunrise.