Mt. Moran at Oxbow Bend


Posted by E.J. Peiker on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:06 pm

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Mount Moran - Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
EOS 1Ds, 135mm, 6 frames, 1/40, f/8, .9 GND, ISO 100

My first post from this weekends trip to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. This is arguably the most spectacular mountain range in North America. This photo was taken at Oxbow Bend which is very near the source of the Snake River. It is an oft photographed location as it gives some of the best sunrise views of Mt. Moran. The photo was created from 6 vertical frames resulting in a final image that is 10,000 x 4,000 pixels.

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by thapamd on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:11 pm
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Excellent shot, E.J. Love the mist rising from the water. How was the weather? Any problems with smoke from the fires up north?
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:16 pm
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I doubt that there is much in the way of fires after the torrential downpours on Friday and Saturday - smoke was never an issue although moisture in the air was.
 

by thapamd on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:24 pm
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Thanks, E.J....one more question...I'd like to shoot some fall colors at the Teatons and Yellowstone...what's the best time? I was thinking Late September/Early October...what do you think?
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by Lillian Roberts on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:27 pm
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Beautiful image overall, EJ. The only nit I have is that "unanchored" grass in the lower left center -- did you leave it there on deliberately?

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by Juli Wilcox on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:35 pm
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A lovely, pastel, seamless creation with good shadow detail. That adds a lot. E.J., how did you decide where you wanted to focus? Also, did you use the 28-135 mm lens?
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:45 pm
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Mahesh: That is the perfect time

Lillian: I didn't remove them because the grasses didn't bother me

Juli: I used the 100-400 - focus is easy because everything is at infinity
 

by Dan Baumbach on Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:52 pm
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Great image. It would make a wonderful poster. I've seen your merged panos before but what gets me here is your merging the mist so well. Was that a problem? Did it change from shot to shot?

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by Kelly on Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:48 pm
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E.J., definitely different from the typical shot from this spot. The mist and pastel colors really make it for me. I'd love to see this one BIG.
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by biabo on Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:56 pm
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E.J. this is really nice, great pastel colors!

When I first looked at it, I had the same thought as Lillian regarding the bottom plants, but looking at it again I found that they don't bother me anylonger. Well done!
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by Kerry on Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:52 pm
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Classic scene, beautifully rendered. I could go either way on the unanchored grasses...I might be inclined to clone them out if push came to shove.

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by Cindy Marple on Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:45 pm
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An icon beautifully rendered. So much detail, it's a feast for the eyes. Here's my GND example I need :lol:
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by robert hasty on Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:31 am
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Awesome E.J, 10,000x4,000pxls. What size print could you make with that? Ive got alot more to learn then i thought. Didnt realize you could do this with digital. Amazing!!

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by Rich S on Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:56 am
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Great shot and amazing combination! Like Dan, I'm very curious about whether you had problems with the mist. When I've done combining shots in a panorama, invariably anything that can move - even leaves or clouds - does.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:27 am
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Dan and Rich - no problem with the mist as it was dead calm
Robert - uninterpolated 13x33, with upsizing 20x50 would be easy and you could probably go a lot bigger.
 

by Ken Cravillion on Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:14 am
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by Youssef Ismail on Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:05 pm
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E.J.,

Fantastic image. I have question that I have sent to you via private message.
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by Bob Ettinger on Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:39 pm
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EJ,

A real beauty which must look outrageous full size.
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by Jack Frank on Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:53 pm
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it is any understatement to say this is a great capture
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by Anders on Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:54 pm
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EJ,

This is extremely beautiful!!!

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