The Landscape Photography Thread

[Lighthawk]

Here's a recent shot of the Inyo Mtns. to share. Shot at 200mm on a Canon 6D.

 

[CraggyMan]

A quick trip out to John Day River country over the weekend. It was good to get out as the holiday cheer was taking its toll.
Not quite what I had in mind when we arrived at midday, snow was not much below the summit ridge on Sutton Mountain and not a cloud to be seen. Still the low angle of the sun this close to the solstice is working its magic on the Painted Hills type formations.
D600/70-200 f/2.8

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Andy, Jim... Nice shots, very nice!

 

[jkidd]

Upper Hatch Canyon road just outside of Canyonlands Maze District.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Jody, looks like you were having fun! New trailer and tent?

 

[jkidd]

The trailer I built maybe ten years ago. The tent is a little over a year old. When I go some where that's a little ruff or unknown I tend to take the tent. If I know the roads will be halfway decent then the teardrop goes. Teardrop has heat and a Select Comfort Number bed. I started building a new off-road trailer over the Christmas weekend. I'm going to have to sell the teardrop when it's finished.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Oh so delicate...

 

[jkidd]

Nice I could get some really cool shots if i could fly there.

 

[Lighthawk]

Nice perspective in B&W, Stephen. Most folks seem to shoot it more straight on, but I think the oblique perspective accentuates the delicate nature of the arch. Last time I was there was 1986, so my shots of the area are still on slides.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Hohokam handprints at the kiva...

 

[Stalking Light]

There has been a lot of rain in the southeast lately, and Bald River Falls in the Cherokee National Forest is flowing good.

 

[Lighthawk]

Perfect shutter speed, Charlie. Each thread of water is distinct with good contrast. I'll bet this is a popular spot in the fall.

 

[Stalking Light]

Thanks Andy, I've not been there in the fall but I should go. I usually drive right by on my way to the Smokies. It's right off the Cherohala Skyway which is beautiful in the fall too.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Today was a great day for big waves.We went over for our morning walk at Point Lobos SP.
The day was sunny with great light.Also lots of whales,but out of reach for the I-Phone.
We have been enjoying some huge surf,haven't seen big waves for a long time.
Frank

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

We still walk these lands...

As fresh as when painted... Cedar Mesa

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

All the "rock art" fascinates me.It's amazing that over 1000's of years how clear they can be.
Frank

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

All the "rock art" fascinates me.It's amazing that over 1000's of years how clear they can be.
Frank

Frank, I worked the image over a bit to really make the darker colors pop. There is quite a bit of contrast added.

 

[CraggyMan]

Great use of the B/W to highlight the designs. Handprints are a favorite for sure, I think this type of pictograph is pretty rare here in the Oregon.
Your pic reminded me of an area near Lake Abert I love to explore. It took me at least 3 trips to find this site and the roads are some of the worst I have been on. The conjunction of glyphs and grinding surfaces are pretty unique but to find the evidence of pigment making is pretty special. Some of these are so distinct it almost looks like they just put down their tools and walked away yesterday.

 

[ski3pin]

Excellent!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Craggy, very nice! In addition to the rock art, I love the light in that shot. The golden grasses lead me from the (edit: rat - damn auto correct! That was supposed to be rock art. ) to the background. Well photographed!