Solitude = Priceless, a photo from Wyoming, West

Photographer's Note

There are many beautiful places in the Tetons. Some are iconic. Some are very popular. Some places will have as many as 20 photographers on any given morning all trying to get their tripod set up in the same spot. There are many other places however that are just as beautiful but there's a major difference. They aren't famous iconic locations. They are not crowded. You might be the only photographer there. This is one such place. On the morning that I took this photo there wasn't another living person within sight or hearing. Only silence and elk were around to keep me company. These moments of utter solitude are priceless to me in a world of more than 6 billion people.

Location: String Lake.

carper, xavshot, casperduppy, qpochet, Fotocop, brevbrev14, cdmonson, Poet, IgorDeleze, Waylim, mark_mk, Dpbours, bostankorkulugu, cbrman, BelCan75, BWJ, rbird86, luisafonso έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη

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xavshot (69835) 2009-04-05 10:52

Bonsoir Ryan
le format vertical est bien vu et les reflets sont magnifiques. Une belle sensation de tranquillitι dans cette image. Beau travail.
Xavier

carper (96) 2009-04-05 10:53

marvelous place Ryan,
fantastic photo, good balance, fine reflection, great light, F22 with a tripod, very good prof job, I like it a lot, have a good day.
regard Jaap

rgarrigus (0) 2009-04-05 11:03

Hi Ryan,

Perfect beauty from the calm waters to the mist to the pristine reflections. The contrast here is impeccable as well.

Cheers!

Bob G.

Aliskt (0) 2009-04-05 11:03

fantastic Shot..
Amazing View ,dreamy and splendid
thanks for Sharing your useful notes about this View,excellent capture of a good photographer,dreamy reflection
regards and compliments
Ali

qpochet (1412) 2009-04-05 11:08

Hi Ryan,

That's a masterpiece. In my opinion everything is just perfect in that shot. Very nice colours, excellent light ans sharpness, very good composition...
Nice job!
Quentin.

mmohan (744) 2009-04-05 11:15

Hi Ryan,
Beautiful reflection,terrific composition. The vertical view seems ideal. Solitude is great, but so is company, dont you think? I come from a country which contributes a billion. India. TFS,
Manoj

Fotocop (237) 2009-04-05 11:25

Hello Ryan,
very well said.
Wonderful colors and of course great lansdcape.
Ciao, Elena

brandstaetter (15915) 2009-04-05 12:04

Hi Ryan,
for anyone who loves landscapes it simply is a beauty. Nothing to add.
Cheers Christian

brevbrev14 (140) 2009-04-05 12:47

Hi Ryan
i agree absolutely with you and your note
the image is a superb landscape, as usual
bravo
ciao
Valeria

giorgimer (35017) 2009-04-05 12:54

Hi Ryan,

wonderful image, very beautiful nature, magic mood and spectacular reflection.

Very well done!

Gio

cdmonson (5284) 2009-04-05 13:11

Hi Ryan:

Beautiful. I liked the original post you had of String Lake, but this one is also quite nice. When I went to String Lake, it was during the middle of the day and there were tons of people--glad to hear it's secluded at some point. :) Love that light. Normally I'd think that a few more clouds in the sky would make it look better, but given the stillness of the water, the mist rising off the water, and the purity of the light, I actually think it wouldn't look as peaceful. Great shot.

Clark

patmor (576) 2009-04-05 14:25

Hi Ryan,
Very nice picture,great reflections in the lake.
Thanks for sharing.
Patrice

HimalAnda (10671) 2009-04-05 23:36

Hello Ryan,

Wondeful view of a nice place. I like the way you composed this picture with the dead tree in the water pointing to the reflection of the mountain. Colors are great and the fog on the lake brings a peaceful atmosphere.

Stephane

Poet (354) 2009-04-06 6:12

Hello Ryan,
Good choice for the vertical image. I like the reflections in the water, they are so sharp and clear.
The mist in the background and the saturation makes this to a strong picture.
Gr. Reggy

dkeus31 (27739) 2009-04-06 9:20

Hi Ryan
classical landscape, a lake with a lovely reflexion, very good light giving great colors.
well done!
Didier

IgorDeleze (585) 2009-04-06 10:07

Hello Ryan,
Very nice place.
I like the little fog layer and the light.
Greetings.
Igor

Waylim (25436) 2009-04-06 20:05

Hi Ryan,
If I were to do a show and tell of what is a good composition, I would use this as an example. Such a perfect clarity, so neat, no noise, and off course so is the scenery, so perfectly still and quiet, and yes solitude and tranquility is priceless. The light here is magical. Thanks so much.
Way

aadilj (18102) 2009-04-06 22:43

Hi Ryan, this is sombre and serene with lovely hues and a nice pov. You've been away for some time? I am glad you make a comeback with this lovely image

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-04-07 1:46

Good light, colours, and reflection. Well framed. Very good quality too.
Best wishes,
Achim

mark_mk (266) 2009-04-07 2:34

Hi Ryan,
a great image! The vertical framing works so well here and I love that bit of fog coming over the river. Great early morning light and it actually surprises me that you were here alone, I can only agree, these moments of silence are just great and I actually also don`t like to shoot at too crowded places, though sometimes you have too ;-) Great one, as usual superb work!

Take care
Mark

Dpbours (222) 2009-04-07 5:05

Hi Ryan,

The light, the reflection, the point of view with foreground up to horizon. Wonderful!! Perfect. Going to my 'Landscapes with WOW' theme ;-).

Dennis

Ultrablue (565) 2009-04-07 10:49

Hi Ryan!
This is a wondeful photo and your gallery is one of the most beautiful I've seen! Unfortunately I have no more points for today but I'll return soon.

Regards

Elena

bostankorkulugu (42832) 2009-04-07 21:11

i guess you will make this spot iconic with this shot, and next time you are there -take me with you too please- you will see a dozen of tripods at this very point... great stuff man...

cbrman (21675) 2009-04-08 5:33

Hello Ryan,

Une trθs belle image qui est remplie de beautι et de calme. J'aime beaucoup le filet de brume qui recouvre la surface du lac. La lumiθre est superbe et donne une teinte particuliθre au montagne en arriθre plan.
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

BelCan75 (2201) 2009-04-08 11:06

Hi Ryan,

What an amazing shot! Great POV with great light, beautiful colours and such wonderful reflections. That little bit of mist is a nice extra in this photo! I love the serenity you were able to capture. I am feeling very calm and relaxed as we speak. Fantastic work!

Greetings,
Ann

albertojr (738) 2009-04-09 8:13

Excellent shot, with picturesque view and colors, i like the vertical presentation to get the blend of the greens and the blue, the reflection is superb too. you found a perfect place to be in solitude.

BWJ (3094) 2009-04-09 10:06

Hello Ryan,
You captured a beautiful area in the Tetons. Not only would I like to give you points for your photography, but your title and lovely note as well. My compliments to you for the serene peaceful colors and atmosphere, good depth, creative focal point, shapes, and diagonals, and the sharp, clear reflections. it is very nice!
Kind regards,
Betty

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-04-10 4:46

Hi Ryan!
In this one, the vertical format was an excellent choice so you could compose so nicely with all those interesting and truly wonderful elements!
Pretty adequate sharpness, correct exposure, natural and beautiful colors! A very well chosen pov! The place is awesome and I specially point out the foreground with this dark green vegetation, the logs, the reflection and the fog!
Excellent photo job!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

delpeoples (60326) 2009-04-11 23:31

Hi Ryan, those 2 words are summed up perfectly in your photo. I like the vertical cut and the absolutely superb DOF. The reflections are spot on. Congratulations on yet another brilliant shot, Lisa.

luisafonso (862) 2009-04-17 7:06

How come I didn't comment on this photo...? I thought I did... Well, it's great. Better than the Ansel Adams view. Exposure is perfect, even on the foreground. The vertical composition works very well here. Lot of depth here and I love that. I love the woods and the tiny layer of mist. Very good!
Concerning the solitude feeling I know what you man. Usually, I am always alone in the spots I decide to shoot.

fallan (1860) 2009-04-21 6:47

Another great photo. Foreground, middle & distance all work to make another classic.

azizbilgili (2111) 2009-06-03 7:54

Hi Ryan,
Perfect beauty from the calm waters to the mist to the pristine reflections...

TFS

Yodanya (40) 2010-01-03 11:59

This is another exquisite and utterly "peaceful" photo, Ryan - I especially like the apt title...

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stefi (1230) 2010-05-30 11:18

Perfect spot, perfect composition, perfect light and hour. The mist over the lake adds something very special to this shot.
Great job.
Stefano

porto62 (2313) 2010-11-05 7:51

Hy Ryan,want to tank you for sharing thoses wonderfull places with us.A real great place,wonderfull reflection with warms colours we can feel the tranquillity of the place.Real good shoot
Alain

Photo Information

Copyright: Ryan Thayne (euryan) (8442)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2006-07-20
Categories: Φύση
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM, Digital RAW 100, Cokin Circular Polarizer
Έκθεση: f/22
Details: Tripod: Yes
Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
Θέμα(τα): Rocky Mountains, Landscape locations with WOW [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-04-05 10:51
Αγαπημένα: 2 [view]

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