Sunset, Utah Lake and Wasatch Mountains Photo

Photographer’s Note

Just what the world needs, another sunset photo. Cliche, overdone, $$$ for Eastman Kodak and Fuji Film. But, just like most people, I have a weakness for sunsets. The way the light paints the landscape, adding color and dimension, a most beautiful time of the day. A great time to reflect.

I was trying to photograph the Timpanogos range, and the light just wasn't helping me there, but like an insect to light, I was drawn to this sunset wiht the clouds, the colors and shapes.

I used my lens at 10mm to increase the amount of sky that I could capture. The grass in front of me is less than 1 ft. from the lens.

If I could have had more dynamic range I would have been happy, I really didn't want to blow out the sky where the sun was still intense, but the CCD has its limits.

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zeca (20026) 2007-09-18 20:37

Very nice work, Dana! It looks like the new beggining after the end of something... The mood is of renewal, the image is pure faith!
The lights are very nice. I love the mood.
Regards,
Zeca
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Miks (1707) 2007-09-18 21:04

cliche or not. Its a marvellous scene and you convey it very well. Moreover, I like your use of the foreground here to make it more than just a 'postcardy' sunset. I wonder whether you used a fill flash to illumate the straws. My only complaint is that the straws appear to be a little oversharpened, but that is a detail. OVerall the pic really works.

Best,
Miks

melmcree (2261) 2007-09-18 21:35

Might sounds weird but it reminds me a little of "lord of the rings". The light is some dynamic and the backlit grass up front is so colorful and sharp. Very well done photograph.

cdmonson (2751) 2007-09-20 12:40

Hi Dana:

There's a reason there are too many sunrise/sunset shots. You just can't get that lighting and those colors almost any other time. I really like this one, because you have not only fantastic lighting in the background but a well-lit subject in the foreground. I wouldn't worry too much about the dynamic range of your camera--your SLR certainly has a higher dynamic range than my little G2! I'd have had a hard time pulling off this shot even with a grad. Great job.

Clark

rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-10-28 9:55

Hi Dana. A brilliant image but, in my opinion, an ND filter to take some of the sting out of the sun would make a heck of a difference. The light on the foreground is inspired and the tones in the sky and middle distance are superb. A beauty. Regards, Paul.

Photo Information

Copyright: Dana Rees (danarees) (2493)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-14
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM, Digital ISO 400, Canon L-39 Sharp Cut
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-18 20:31