Palouse Overview Photo

Photographer’s Note

This image was taken from Steptoe Butte at sunrise. There are numerous opportunities to isolate a variety of compositions here. A telephoto lens and a tripod are a must. I would suggest that anyone planning on going here should be prepared for wind and much cooler temperatures especially first thing in the morning.

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mpb001 (4600) 2007-10-24 8:16

Wow Phil,
This is a great image. You've really captured the color and light on the landscape very well with silky smooth details. The only thing is, I'd like to see jut a bit more of the horizon, but all in all a super shot.
Mike

Cormac (26455) 2007-10-24 8:18

Wow, this is amazing! I have long wanted to visit this place, but I've never made it there yet. When I see photos like this it makes me even more determined to go - the wavy fields are incredible, and you went at the perfect time, first thing in the morning. The low angle of light really shows the contours of the terrain. This looks more like an ocean with frozen waves than a farm area. Superb!

francesav (622) 2007-10-24 8:21

Hi Phil,
very nice landscape view. Nice light.
Regards.
Francesco.

scroller (2883) 2007-10-24 8:21

yep wow is the word,
amazing pattern mother earth are indeed a Gods creation and you have handled it very well du to light and displaying.
Hälsningar
Stefan

holmertz (9985) 2007-10-24 8:24

Hello Phil,
A strange and beautiful landscape, where the pattern created by the grassy hills is underscored by the low morning light. Very well captured.
Gert

danyy (69465) 2007-10-24 8:30

Bonjour Phil,
le meilleur moyen de nosu faire profiter de cet endroit était de te placer où tu étais mis.
La brume joue un rôle ici, je pense celui de donner de la profondeur.
Les couleurs englobent une jolie palette de verts.
J'aime beaucoup ces petits vallonements successifs, on dirait un golf géant.

Regards.
Daniel.

janneman (1240) 2007-10-24 8:31

You painted a fantastic composition in numerous colours of green.
You must have been very lucky to be at the right time at the right spot.
TFS!

claudio74 (6684) 2007-10-24 8:44

Hello Phil
What a beautiful and typical landscape,and your picture is a success?a large variety of green and a beautiful light...a very good point of view.
well done
regards
Claude

elkab (3326) 2007-10-24 9:08

Fine composition (many waves, contours, patterns, details).
Nice colors (numerous colours of green)
Mystic light (delicoius morning).
Congratulations
Regards e

MarcT (21103) 2007-10-24 9:41

Hi Phil,
this is a gorgeous picture only based on shades and color variations.
Well done
Marc

German74 (771) 2007-10-24 9:43

Hola Phil, excelente toma, muy bello el relieve del paisaje con sus luces y sombras, la variedad de tonos verdes hacen muy agradable ver este paisaje.

Por que cortó las montañas del horizonte?

Un abrazo.

gneufeld (15235) 2007-10-24 9:52

Hi Phil,
Wow, what a stunning shot of these rolling hills at sunrise. you captured absolutely amazing detail as the depth of this photo seems endless. Very nice colors too so great work and TFS. Gerald

baba_flies (8099) 2007-10-24 10:49

Hello Phil! What an amazing view ... I could sit still for a while and just enjoy. I have never heard of this area, and it was actually you bringing this over into my living room. I love your first morining light, it is still soft and gives these rolling hills a tender touch. This is wonderful, I love it. Have a great day, Barbara.

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lilimih33 (9874) 2007-10-24 16:32

Hello Phil!
Great effect and wonderful colours!
Fanatstic place!
Lovely light!
Incredible good compositoin!
Excellent doen!
Best regards!
Lili

AROBN54 (10791) 2007-10-24 18:18

Hey, Phil,
I have never seen anything like this in my life. It is almost like a science fiction landscape. The light and shadows are breathtaking and I love the different shades of green. This is just astonishing to me. Wow. And in my own country. Dang. Thanks, Phil, if I never get to visit, I sure appreciate the view. Warm regards,
Shelly

vagabondtravels (6115) 2007-10-24 20:27

Hi Phil

What amazing light you have found here. The colors are great. You can really see forever, what depth. Good work.
Ben

vincz (19045) 2007-10-25 0:28

Fantastic vision, awesome colors. I love the misty atmosphere in the back. What a light. An excellent one.

dareco (17104) 2007-10-25 4:57

Sure is good to see you again :) I thought after this time away you would be coming back with something great, and you did!!! WOW! This is truly fantastic!! Fantastic color and lighting. TFS

eev99 (1198) 2007-10-25 8:40

This is such a great shot Phil.. Takes your breath away. The colors and shades are awesome and the undulating landscape spell binding.

testmaniac (12262) 2007-10-25 19:41

Hi Phil, fantastic green landscape! Very very nice with great POV!
TFS and regards,
Philip

PJE (19527) 2007-10-27 8:13

Phil I didn't have time to comment earlier this week but knew I had to return to this photo of yours. First off impressions are that this place is a MUST see for me. When are you returning to it???

I see Alvin has commented on these hills looking like the ocean. I would have to agree with that except that this ocean is a wonderful display of beautiful green. Not sure what thoughts you had about the top of the frame. I am sure glad you handled it well with no glare spots at all. A fantastic shot to say the least. Thanks for sharing!

john_c (24635) 2007-10-27 9:10

Hi Phil,
Definitely one of your most impressive shots of this region. The lighting is eerie. Every pocket and fold is discernible here and there is excellent depth. It was worth the early morning rise. The interesting mound that curves in the foreground enhances nicely. Superb work.
John

xavis (3176) 2007-10-28 7:23

Hola,
yes! is great this one. The green tonalities are amazing, and the "play" of shadows gives a special texture to this landscape. The composition is really good, with the lonelies trees at the bottom. may be would prefer to see a little bit more the horion with all the mountain at right, but may be it was impossibe to took all.

Best regards,

javier

mumek (17506) 2007-10-29 16:24

Hi Phil!
Very well taken and composed scenery with excellent play of the light, colours and shadows.Great work!
regards
ziggy

marioana (2178) 2007-11-02 2:42

Hello Phil.
Wow. This is really beautiful. You captured it at absolutely the perfect time of day. Wonderful light and POV. A really peaceful and tranquil scene to look at. Very beautiful. Well done.
Best regards, Steve.

schappi80 (807) 2007-11-03 4:14

Hello Phil,

what a outstanding image !
Beautiful light and a great point of view.

Thanks for sharing.
Wolfgang

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-11-06 1:04

Hi Phil, this is a beautiful image!
the pattern the texture, the wonderful light and the great perspective...
fantastic landscape image!
ciao!
Valeria

derek3755 (2341) 2007-11-06 4:42

Hi Phil

what a beautiful landscape, and sunrise must be a great time to visit as the lights hits the many waves upon this incredible land. have to put this on my list for a future visit. TFS.

Derek

chicken (1781) 2007-11-10 3:06

Wow, what a view! Thanks for giving us an impression of the overall landscape and not just the many many beautiful details.

Stepan (27175) 2007-11-15 22:15

A kind of green dunes and desert. Never seen such a thing before. Seems amzazing and wonderful. Thanks for that discovery.
Stéphane

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2007-12-09 9:21

Hello Phil,
I see that you like the Palouse! I noticed this image makes me want to see beyond into the distance as my eyes continued to croll up. That one item alone tells me that this is a superb photo. Great colors and the rolling hills are beautiful...
Steve

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2007-12-10 5:55

great picture with amazing light,great colors and wonderful depth!

Leonie (8647) 2007-12-18 1:50

Wow, what an incredible shot! It looks like a desert with green sand! Fantastic, Cheers, Léonie

Viera (884) 2008-01-05 23:20

Hi Phil,
amazing image, very beautiful landscape view
Regards
Viera

Charo (31811) 2008-04-20 14:49

Hola Phil,
El paisaje es abrumador y tiene algo de fantástico. Me gustan mucho las ondulaciones del terreno en esta gran panorámica. Felicitaciones!!!
Cordialmente
Charo

Buin (38280) 2008-11-23 8:33

Hallo Phil!
I have had a walk in your collection and this one caught my eyes. I've never seen something like this. You caught an incredible landscape here and the light simply is breathtaking. What a view! A photo to marvel ...
Greetings from Germany - with a bit snow!
Frank

rajju (1317) 2009-02-25 11:38

a perfect landscape picture.. nothing more to say! amaizing!

the green is very attractive...

best regards
raj