Freezing Fog

Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
edited February 19, 2009 in Landscapes
While zigging and zagging through Montana on my way to Yellowstone I captured this image crossing Rodgers Pass near Lincoln. I had been creeping along in the fog at 20-25 MPH when I saw this scene. I had to go another 1/2 mile before I found a safe place to pull over and Park.

Color

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B&W

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I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.

Comments

  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited February 17, 2009
    Beautiful! I actually like the color better, normally in scenes without a bunch of color B&W is a nice alternative though in this case, the bark, fence, and grass are nearly the same color and I think it sort of unites all of the elements of the photo together.
    Ron Coscorrosa

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  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited February 17, 2009
    Ron thanks for your comments. I am of the same mind. Originally I saw it as a B&W image, but as I walked back to capture this image the sun started to burn through the fog and lit up the scene just enough to give it some warm tones.
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
  • Dwayne OakesDwayne Oakes Registered Users Posts: 969 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2009
    I like the B/W one the best RD. If you set the black point in this photo,
    the B/W version will look amazing.

    Take care,

    Dwayne Oakes
    http://dwayne-oakes.artistwebsites.com/
  • DixieDixie Registered Users Posts: 1,497 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2009
    Great shot. thumb.gifthumb.gif

    I do agree with Dwayne. ...or at least try increasing contrast and the B/W conversion will really pop.
    Dixie
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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2009
    Hey, the color version is really nice. Great composition and mood. thumb.gifthumb
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2009
    Superb shot and a fun story to explain it. Glad you found a safe place to park--this was definitely worth the effort. WOW! I love the color version and I want one for my wall!

    Nice job--thanks for sharing!

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
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