Wild Caldera - Yellowstone
Stumblebum
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First trip to Yellow stone. Already find myself counting days to second!
Wanted to create photos with impact and some artsy value, but that as we all know is easier said than done.
Below is my effort! All criticism and helpful pointers are cherished!
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Wanted to create photos with impact and some artsy value, but that as we all know is easier said than done.
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Content, lighting, composition all first rate.
Phil
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
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Shouldn't it look more like this?
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
Thanks Phil and FlyNavy! Humbling and heartening! Means much!
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Hi Dave, thanks for the feedback! They surely would look like that if they were taken mid-day or in overcast light....which has its own value and I love all kinds of light.
These shots however were taken in beginning of Golden hour, which happens to be my favorite kind of light, and i chase it often, and finding it is rare. I don't want to change white balance because I like the golden light and it takes away the punch from the light.
Regrettably I had to leave early, but if I had another half hour or so and if clouds did not blot out the sun, then the critters would have looked like this........Cheers!
Thanks Hunter!
You ought to put it on your do list!
I hear though that I had great week, and the scores are not always available but the mood and everything else was so awesome, it is worth trying irrespective of the score!
Great set. I enjoyed all of these.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Thanks David!
I looked at it closely and clearly there is a set of teeth visible!:D
Cheers!
Link to my Smugmug site
I tried to drive.....but you wouldn't trust me on snow....or anywhere else!:D
Thanks for being the best bud and all your teachings!
When time permits....till next adventure then!
Jack
(My real name is John but Jack'll do)
Hi John, always great to hear from you! Cant say thanks enough!
We spent about 10 days in different parts of Yellowstone. The Gardiner entrance towards North had the best action. Spent 2 days in West Yellowstone and then spent a day towards Tetons/Jacksonhole side.
BTW, if you are ever in Northern California, you have a cab and tour guide available!! Cheers!
Eric
good gear; not enough time
Thanks much! Greatly appreciate it!
Yes the Lamar Valley! It happened on day-1. At that time I didn't know how rare and precious the moment was. I was still under the assumption that we would see dozens more, like a trip to Africa or something. Also, I wish I had 500mm. Took the pictures of whole pack but they were little further out.
So if you are ever there, plan should be to look for Ravens.....they hang around carcasses or just tracks in the snow..... Then get their pre-dawn and hope either other folks don't know about the spot, or they are lagging behind. The wolves don't hang out during day near the roads, so night time is when they return and stay on the carcass till morning.....actually night and day has nothing to do with it......they leave when they see people.
Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
Thanks Lauren! I love your CC!
Truly recommend it...it helps the economy over there too and at least the North Entrance side, near Gardiner, they are totally reasonable and nice people and very small town. Good food and nice bars, all at non-touristy prices. The West Yellow Stone side and Jackson Hole side, those are tourist towns and bit different.
It truly was something else and hope to inspire others to go! Cheers!
Thanks Ian! Always appreciate your input!
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com