Curving To The Grand
The Grand Teton is truly as remarkable as it seems in images, and every shift in the weather or season shows yet another side of it many facets. I had driven by the curve of bleached grass many times, and finally called to get permission to drive onto the private property to take this shot.
Canon 40D, 22, 1/13, focal length 60mm.
Best Description of This Image from Whalegeek, March 2009:
“Sinuous meanderings culminating in jagged rocky peaks…you captured a memorable counterpoint between soft and hard shapes that lends great interest to your photo, drawing the viewer’s eyes to your subject.” Thank you whalegeek!
Matted prints of this image have sold – thank you very much!!
Featured in Dimensions group, September 2009 – thank you very much!
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Corey Bigler
Beautiful image!!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
That’s a really fine compliment Corey… YOUR images are gorgeous, they have a lovely refined elegance and clean lines!
FlowersEtc
Wow, so different, love it!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Flowers, it’s tough to get shots of the Grand that are different, so thanks for the nice comment!
Ken McElroy
The foreground really adds a unique note to this beauty – amazing graceful lines counterpoint.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Ken!
FlowersEtc
You have a great angle.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks, Flowers!
whalegeek
Sinuous meanderings culminating in jagged rocky peaks…you captured a memorable counterpoint between soft and hard shapes that lends great interest to your photo, drawing the viewer’s eyes to your subject.
Photo is as is or did you use a filter? Lovely.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks whalegeek; lovely poetic description of yours! May I quote you? No filter involved, minimal correction in CS3. Just wish I had been carrying a camera with a bigger sensor and more megapixels!
whalegeek
Of course you may use my quote, A.M. Ruttle. Keep up the great work!
julie anne gr...
A really beautiful photo
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Julie Anne, thanks so much! Your photos of the gorgeous chestnut quarter horse are stunning, what a beauty!!
Carol Barona
This is fabulous. Love how my eye follows the curve to the beautiful mountains. Excellent dof!
A.M. Ruttle replied
So glad you fell under the spell the way I did, Carol!
HelmD
Grand Tetons…Yep, it’s definitely on my to go list! Thanks for this stunningly captivating photo!
A.M. Ruttle replied
When you go, Helm, drive from the town of Jackson toward Wilson to the west, and you will see this vista on your right (or to the north) just before you get to the bridge over the Snake River!
Sharon Mau
This is the one I was searching for. The wheat coloured grasses lead the eye to the majestic mountains in the distance, it is wonderfully composed. It is so beautiful in the warm sunlight!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Sharon; sounds like you would have hunted down the owners to get permission to take the shot, too! It really drew me in, probably because of the way the grass glowed with the light.
Sharon Mau
Ae! The depth of field on the mountain peaks is wonderful and I love the swirling dramatic skies. The light patterns form an S shape throughout the image. It is lovely!
Taylor Sawyer
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A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks Taylor!
LumenLux
Aside from the typical glory of the Grand, this is a very enjoyable view. You’ve treated us to great image here.
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks, LL, maybe you have seen this view some time when you have been in Jackson Hole in the late summer?
Ralph Olsson
This is just fantastic mate:))
A.M. Ruttle replied
So glad you like it, Ralph! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!
Hans Kawitzki
Superb landscape,that curved bleached grass pulls the eye right into the picture
A.M. Ruttle replied
What an honor it is when you stop by and comment, Hans!
sfmilner
Greetings A.M.; Excellent framing, lighting and composition all come together making this a stunningly beautiful example of these grand mountains ! Well done !
steve
A.M. Ruttle replied
Wow, what a great comment, Steve, thanks so much!
Elizabeth Bravo
This is an image that takes my breath away. I can feel the movement of the saddle under me and smell the cool crisp air…...a sweet smell of the grass and earth rising up and drifting with the weather as it moves toward you…....I do love the way whalegeek described it…...”Sinuous meanderings culminating in jagged rocky peaks” Perfectly captured!!
A.M. Ruttle replied
Ah, Elizabeth, let’s take that ride!
JennyMac
Those curves are gorgeous… leading you in… a wonderful image! : ))
A.M. Ruttle replied
Thanks so much, Jenny! You’ve got great curves in your work for sure!
Sharon Mau
A.M. Ruttle replied
Hi Sharon, Wow :-))))))))))), thank you so much! This is one of my favorite shots, and I’m delighted you like it for your Dimensions group features!
Elana Bailey
Wonderful capture. Well done and congrats on the sale.
Steve Taylor
Beautiful image
limerick
fantastic shot! awesome texture….
headygirl
gorgeous
i l d i l a z... 22 days ago
Beautiful landscape!
Ian David Soar 16 days ago
Love it !!