Stanley Lake Sawtooth Mountains

Albert Dickson

I've a bunch more to go through but this is my favorite of last weekend so far.

Thanks for looking. C&C encouraged.

Cuong

Amazing clarity of the water and beautiful reflection. Nice and balanced composition using the rocks and the water's edge in the foreground.

Cuong

Ric Grupe

Super, Albert!

Justiceiro

Flawless.

dmmattix

I love the reflection...
... but the fog patches is what sells it for me.

Great job and looking forward to some more after you have had a chance to process them.

Regards,

Mike

Albert Dickson

Thanks you guys for the feedback. The fog was a double edge sword. I arrived at the location at 6:30 am and had to wait 2 hours for the fog to lift. The next mourning I went to another near by location and there was no fog and much less pizazz. Happy Autumn Colour Hunting!
Albert

Frenchy4808

Beautiful, Albert.
I lived in Idaho for 21 years before moving back to Florida.
People really don't understand how picturesque a place it really is.
I miss Idaho and places like this are why.

Albert Dickson

Frenchy, Why would you ever move back to Florida from Idaho? I grew up there. I go once a year in late winter or early spring and thats all I can take.

Frenchy4808

It's a long story involving family, love and work.
I am plotting an escape, however!

dogwood

Are my eyes screwy or is the horizon slightly lower on the left side?

Nice image though. Did you shoot one with a polarizer too (I'd be curious what it would do to the water)?

And I know all about the fog up there-- my first job out of college was at Redfish Lake working on the boat docks. There were a couple of mornings I'd drive the hiking shuttle boat across the lake and couldn't see where I was headed... kind of scary now but at the time I was a lot younger and more fearless. Amazing mountain biking around there too!

Briggie

Spectacular, Albert!! I'm thinking, my next trip should be Idaho!!! perfect compostion! what equipment was this with?

thdizzy

Nice capture Albert!

I am new to Idaho (Star) but can't get enough of what she has to offer. I use to have to drive 6-8 hours to shoot in the Sierras (with the crowds) and now it's all in my backyard (minus the crowds).

I did have a question...Where are the best spots for fall colors?

JGD

I Like Idaho for pics! This one is GREAT!

digitalpins

Wow just Wow!!!! the clarity especially on the reflection in the water is amazing.

You have a really great photo here!!

Thanks for sharing...

Albert Dickson

dogwood wrote:

Are my eyes screwy or is the horizon slightly lower on the left side?
Nice image though. Did you shoot one with a polarizer too (I'd be curious what it would do to the water)?

Hey Pete, No your eyes are straight. I missed that sloping off to the left thing. Dang It!. Actually this is with the polarizer on and rotated to maximize visability into the water.
Albert

Albert Dickson

Briggie wrote:

Spectacular, Albert!! I'm thinking, my next trip should be Idaho!!! perfect compostion! what equipment was this with?

Thanks. Let me know when your coming.:D
Albert

Albert Dickson

thdizzy wrote:

Nice capture Albert!

I am new to Idaho (Star) but can't get enough of what she has to offer. I use to have to drive 6-8 hours to shoot in the Sierras (with the crowds) and now it's all in my backyard (minus the crowds).
I did have a question...Where are the best spots for fall colors?

Thanks Todd. You will love Idaho. Fall colors are already coming on north of Sun Valley as you drive towards Stanley over the Galena Pass. I am very partial to Grand Teton in the fall. It's only 6 or 7 hours away and makes a great Combo with Yellowstone. Go before the 10th of October or winter will beat you there. I am going next week.

Albert Dickson

Thanks Jim. Thanks Ryan. I appreciate it.

Briggie

Albert Dickson wrote:

Thanks. Let me know when your coming.:D
Albert

Whatcha doin' this weekend

btw... what lens do you use for most of your landscapes? saw you are using nikon from your galleries...

cheers!
Brige

DaddyO

Definately an excellent shot of Stanley Lake. One of the nicer ones I've seen. We didn't go up this year on account of the fires all over the state through the summer. Darn shame for everybody. Looks like you picked a good time to be up there. Recent rains are sure helping.

Albert Dickson

Briggie wrote:

Whatcha doin' this weekend
btw... what lens do you use for most of your landscapes? saw you are using nikon from your galleries...

Packing for Yellowstone and Grand Teton but I'll leave you a key when I split . I'm using either a 18mm F2.8 or an 18-200 VR (the VR @ 20mm on above shot @ f22 1/6sec w/polarizer). Happy shooting:D

toferbaseball

dmmattix wrote:

... but the fog patches is what sells it for me.

I totally agree it makes it for me as well!