Mono Lake

kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
edited April 26, 2009 in Landscapes
On our way home from Tahoe, we stopped by Mono Lake for a little break, and I got a few shots that I thought I'd share. It's a beautiful place, even in the midday sun.

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9 Some little freak got in my picture...
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Comments always appreciated, and thanks for looking.
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  • CWSkopecCWSkopec Registered Users Posts: 1,325 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Very cool shots, Joel! I really like the strong reflections.

    Would have been nice to have less harsh lighting, but you did very well with what was available! thumb.gif

    One of these days, I plan to make it up there...
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Stunning series Joel clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,467 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    I've driven by dozen of times, but never stopped. ne_nau.gif

    Nice job.
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    I especially like the first three...and of course the last! :D The water looks like glass. It makes the harsh look inviting.
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  • cj99sicj99si Registered Users Posts: 880 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Cool set, even for the harsh light. I like the 1st best, beautiful daughter(I assume).
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Stunning is a good description, the best I've seen.

    I've been there twice and I've never seen the water close to that still.

    Nice work

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  • SYMPLSYMPL Registered Users Posts: 96 Big grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Nice series.
    In particular, I really enjoy #1 for the closer backdrop of the mountains, and #3 for the foreground interest.
    Good job.
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  • bryanj87bryanj87 Registered Users Posts: 859 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Very nice series, even in midday. I think these would make fantastic black and whites. mwink.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    CWSkopec wrote:
    Very cool shots, Joel! I really like the strong reflections.

    Would have been nice to have less harsh lighting, but you did very well with what was available! thumb.gif

    One of these days, I plan to make it up there...
    Thanks, Chris. You should make it out there. That whole eastern Sierra corridor is just wonderful, and I plan on spending much more time there.

    Take care,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    Stunning series Joel clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Thanks very much, Dan! thumb.gif


    Cheers,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    Hikin' Mike wrote:
    I've driven by dozen of times, but never stopped. ne_nau.gif

    Nice job.

    Thanks, Mike!! I'm amazed you haven't stopped there. It's right in your backyard after all, and I know you seek out the interesting locations. It must be that effect where locals never visit points of interest because they're always there, while others travel from far and wide to see them. :D

    Cheers,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    Eia wrote:
    I especially like the first three...and of course the last! :D The water looks like glass. It makes the harsh look inviting.

    Thanks, Eia!! Those aren't long exposures either. The water looked just like that.

    Cheers,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    cj99si wrote:
    Cool set, even for the harsh light. I like the 1st best, beautiful daughter(I assume).
    Thanks, Corey!! Yes, the "little freak" in the shot is my Emily. iloveyou.gif
    She hates to have her picture taken, so capturing her candid is about the only I can ever get a shot of her. She really dug Mono Lake though.

    Cheers,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    torags wrote:
    Stunning is a good description, the best I've seen.

    I've been there twice and I've never seen the water close to that still.

    Nice work

    Rags
    Thanks, Rags! Wow, that's quite a compliment. :wow

    I've been there several times over the years, and had never seen it so beautiful either. It's nice getting lucky for a change. nod.gif

    BTW, speaking of calm water and reflections, I hope you saw this thread from the same trip. Donner Lake Sunrise.

    Thanks again for checking in.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    SYMPL wrote:
    Nice series.
    In particular, I really enjoy #1 for the closer backdrop of the mountains, and #3 for the foreground interest.
    Good job.

    Thanks, Gord!! Those are my two favorites as well.

    Cheers,
    -joel
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,084 moderator
    edited April 23, 2009
    I bet #1, #3, #6 and #8 would look splendid if matted and framed "Big". thumb.gif

    Excellent compositions and I too like the glassy water and deep blue colors. Nice work. clap.gif
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  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,467 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    kdog wrote:
    Thanks, Mike!! I'm amazed you haven't stopped there. It's right in your backyard after all, and I know you seek out the interesting locations. It must be that effect where locals never visit points of interest because they're always there, while others travel from far and wide to see them. :D

    Cheers,
    -joel

    Yep. I've also saw it from atop Mount Dana too! rolleyes1.gif I'll have to stop by the next time i cross Tioga Pass.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Hmmm...the young one must look like her Mom! I can't imagine you being that good looking, Joel.wings.gif

    Wonderful images of a unique place. thumb.gif
  • SoonerShawnSoonerShawn Registered Users Posts: 128 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    Gorgeous spot! You did well with the harsh light. Love the contrast and the deep blue sky.
  • jaminphotojaminphoto Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited April 23, 2009
    excellent photos. the reflection ones are lovely.

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 26, 2009
    ziggy53 wrote:
    I bet #1, #3, #6 and #8 would look splendid if matted and framed "Big". thumb.gif

    Excellent compositions and I too like the glassy water and deep blue colors. Nice work. clap.gif

    Ziggy, thanks a bunch for your comments. I haven't printed a picture in a long time. Maybe it's time.

    Cheers,
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 26, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Hmmm...the young one must look like her Mom! I can't imagine you being that good looking, Joel.wings.gif

    Wonderful images of a unique place. thumb.gif

    Thank you, sir! While Emily inherited my dark hair (her mom's a blond), she definitely did inherit her pretty face.

    Cheers,
    -joel
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 26, 2009
    jaminphoto wrote:
    excellent photos. the reflection ones are lovely.

    --ricardo
    SoonerShawn wrote:
    Gorgeous spot! You did well with the harsh light. Love the contrast and the deep blue sky.

    Thanks, guys. thumb.gif

    -joel
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