Dawn Light

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Dawn Light

The Grand reflected in a beaver pond formed in the Snake River. Photographed in early morning light at Lower Schwabacher’s Landing, Grand Teton National Park, USA.

Canon 50D, Canon 10-22mm lens, magenta filter, shutter 1/25, f/4.5, exposure bias -0.67, focal length 19mm, ISO 100, Manfrotto tripod, Wimberley II head.

May 23, 2009.

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A Fascinating Purple (75% Purple), AMERICA's National Parks and WILDLIFE Habitat, Dawn and Dusk Light, High Desert Life, Lakes and Inland Waterways *one* per day, focal point - the water!, Mountains and Mountain Light, National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Rivers and Streams and Sensational Sun Available for sale as

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Dawn Light by whalegeek
Dawn Light by whalegeek
  • Fremme

    Fremme

    WOW, what a beautiful image, the tones are amazing, what a serene view great reflections, stunning,

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Fremme. Someone dear to me showed me this wonderful spot to capture early morning light on the Grand. I’ll always remember this beautiful moment. I’m happy you enjoyed this image!

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Gorgeous! Wonderful reflections! Superb capture!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you very much, Daniel. It was a special, serene moment in time.

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Stunning image! Beautiful reflection and colour! :o)

  • whalegeek replied

    Marilyn, thank you for stopping by to comment. I appreciate your support!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Amazing reflections, splendid capture!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, dear Bela. Everybody was smiling that morning when the beaver pond was still as glass to produce a mirror image.

  • Kat36

    Kat36

    this is beautiful, great job…

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Kat36. Very kind of you to write!

  • J Kirk  Friederich

    J Kirk Friede...

    Wow ! Great shot

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, J Kirk. Happy to know you enjoyed this image.

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Magnificent color, beautiful framing.

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, John. I appreciate you stopping by for a look!

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    I just noticed you are using a wimberley head with a short lens… how do you like that setup? It isn’t too awkward?

  • whalegeek replied

    John, other than for the weight and hefty nature of the Wimberley head, I really like it. It’s tripods in general I don’t care for but I find my images look better when using them. The Wimberley works well with big lenses but I don’t find it awkward at all with a smaller lens. No drift anymore with any of my lenses—-YEAH!!!

    John, I’m still drooling over your SW canyon images. HAVE to get back down there one of those days.

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Ah yes…the Grand Tetons. Man…I want to go back to Yellowstone.

  • whalegeek replied

    Me too, Scott. The Tetons and Yellowstone are both very special places, unique and always full of surprises.

  • JenLand

    JenLand

    Really, really wonderful capture! I never get tired of the Tetons!

  • whalegeek replied

    JenLand, thank you ever so much. You live in Jackson, as in Wyoming? If so, I can see how you never tire of these magnificent mountains. I think the Tetons rank among the most beautiful mountains in the world since they rise so majestically above the valley. They really know how to make a statement!

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Yippeee! FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER in Mountains and Mountain Light… go whalegeek!!!!!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, A.M. Ruttle. This was quite a surprise and honor. Hmmmm, problem is there are no whales in that little beaver pond. Okay, now that I’ve got that little bit of whalegeekdom out of the way, the Tetons are about the most impressive mountains I’ve been privileged to view. Thanks for the support!

  • Dave Hampton

    Dave Hampton

    very nice!!!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Dave. Hey, congrats to your canine leaders, Salty and Big B for their work in the Iditarod! Wonderful animals, aren’t they?

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    WOW!!!!! And then some….....

  • whalegeek replied

    Rany, you brought a big smile to my face! Thank you!!!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    The morning sky shades, the balanced tree line with the snow capped mountains in the middle and the mirrored glass like reflection, including the grass sticking out of the water, all come together to make for one STUNNING Scenic capture! Beautiful! : )

  • whalegeek replied

    You are too kind, Sandy. Thank you for your ever thoughtful comments.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Loilee!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Wonderful water reflections and wonderful colors

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, CanDu! That’s an oft-photographed scene in the Tetons yet it never fails to amaze me in its beauty. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Wonderful landscape shot. Well taken.

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you ever so much, Steve!

  • mochilady

    mochilady

    This is really beautiful!

  • whalegeek replied

    Lynne, thank you very, very much!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    Such a BEAUTIFUL reflection capture!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you for your continued support, Rick and Deb. I have many wonderful, special memories from my time in the great wilds of Wyoming!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is beautiful Gina. Please submit your lovely sunrise and sunset images to our new group. Mahalo!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Sharon. Will do. I appreciate your invitation to the group, too.

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Really pretty shot!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thanks ever so much for stopping by, OldBirch. Very nice of you to comment!

  • zumi

    zumi

    Lovely reflection and location. These kind of reflections are just so tranquil and beautiful, aren’t they?

  • whalegeek replied

    Oh, zumi, I couldn’t agree more. I just missed some incredible cloud reflections way up in the frozen north. The people I was with were getting mighty tired and cold so I didn’t feel like bothering them with me setting up for shots. Still, that glorious scene remains with me in my memory. Boo, now I wish I had persevered and taken some pics.

  • zumi

    zumi

    Yeah, I know that. It’s all different when you are with a group of people. But you can always go back to that place alone or persuade them to follow you next time, no?

  • whalegeek replied

    If only, zumi but those moments are gossamer and fleeting so it’s not likely I’ll be able to recapture that moment I missed. Besides, it was in the middle of polar bear country so it’s not likely that I’ll be able to return without much preparation….AND an armed guide! :-)))

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Beautiful image…

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you ever so much for this honor! I’m so pleased!

  • Daidalos

    Daidalos

    Wow…

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Matthew Reilly

    Matthew Reilly

    Beautiful shot!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, Matthew!

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Outstanding!

  • whalegeek replied

    John, thank you ever so much!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant

  • whalegeek replied

    Thanks so much, Scott!

  • Sharon Mau
  • whalegeek replied

    Whoooohooooo! Thank you, Sharon!

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Beautiful!

  • whalegeek replied

    Sue, I apologize for missing your comment. Thank you!

  • walela

    walela

    Beautiful! Love the tones.

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you, walela! I used a magenta filter on this as the sunrise became washed out very quickly that day.

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Beautiful

  • whalegeek replied

    Sonjas, thank you for your kind comment!

  • Matt Hansen

    Matt Hansen

    The purple tones are perfect for this scene. Very serene and beautiful!

  • whalegeek replied

    Matt, this is a favorite image. I think it very pretty but I also remember two special people with whom I shared this moment in time. Thank you for your comments and reminding me of those who I cherish most of all!

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    Beautiful scene!

  • whalegeek replied

    Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking time to comment.

  • Catherine Palmer

    Catherine Palmer

    Congratulations! Your work has been featured in A Fascinating Purple

  • whalegeek replied

    Catherine, thank you for the day brightener. I appreciate this honor.

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