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  1. 08-15-2010, 05:34 AM #1
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    Sugarpine Thunder

    Hello everyone. I was finally able to get out and do some shooting again. Here is my local lake the other day at sunset. Any critiques always appreciated.

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  2. 08-15-2010, 06:13 AM #2
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    The sky is fantastic. Nice perspective too.
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  3. 08-15-2010, 02:13 PM #3
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    that second shot is outstanding. That one needs a frame and a large space on your wall for sure. The range of colours and the composition are spot on. Excellent eye and nice shooting.
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  4. 08-15-2010, 06:50 PM #4
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    I concur, beautiful.
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  5. 08-15-2010, 07:57 PM #5
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Stop it. You are killing me.
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  6. 08-16-2010, 10:15 AM #6
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Very nice. Congrats on the sticky.
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  7. 08-16-2010, 04:59 PM #7
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Very nice. I love high country sunsets!
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    wow, such a beautiful sunset!!!

    both images are great, I prefer the first one, maybe just because the second one is way smaller .... even when a much wider view
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  9. 08-17-2010, 12:58 AM #9
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Lovely..lovely..lovely.
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  10. 08-17-2010, 11:19 AM #10
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Thanks everyone! I wasn't expecting a sticky, thanks for that as well. Here are a few more I took that same day. It gives an idea on the transition to the final shot. I'm glad i stuck around until it was dark. The sky was dull in color for most of the time I was there shooting. The last half hour before sunset was when the magic happened and the sky bloomed with color.

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  11. 08-17-2010, 11:58 AM #11
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    I think these shots are great. As is often the case with shots like this the sky is a little grainy. Noise reduction software would smooth it up a bit. Not strictly sure if it would improve them.
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  12. 08-17-2010, 06:08 PM #12
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    I saw these photos a day ago and wanted to come back to it to comment. I was wondering where they went!

    congrats on a well deserving sticky. The light moods and landscapes are amazing, beautiful clouds also.
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  13. 08-18-2010, 02:42 PM #13
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    A+... second one has my vote for sure!
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  14. 08-18-2010, 07:03 PM #14
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    I like the first one the best you might consider cloning the dead tree. Congrats on the sticky.
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  15. 08-18-2010, 10:46 PM #15
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Great catch, CH. This is what landscape photography is all about, getting out there and capturing incredible lighting and scenes. I like them all, though the bottom one in the first posting is best put together as far as composition and tonality.

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  16. 08-19-2010, 06:41 PM #16
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    Re: Sugarpine Thunder

    Great timing,capture..Congratulations on the sticky..Gorgeous!!

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