A Grand Teton Sunrise Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sunrise or Moonset over the Grand Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I have been working on my slides lately and have come across this sunrise. I remember crawling out of the tent to take the dog for a walk one morning and I observed this moonset over the Teton Range. It is about 0500 hours when this was taken. The lake in the foreground is Jackson Lake with a full complement of water. We have been in a drought for the last 5+ years and I think this is the last time I have seen the lake at maximum.

robertosalguero, stego, Manuel1982, Floydian, jhm, carper, euryan has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (2759) 2006-11-26 15:43

Very impressive place. I have seen the tetons in many pictures but never like this. I like your perspective with the tiny moon above the mountains. and the lake on the foreground. The colors are very characteristic of a sunrise in the mountains, though not overly saturated to create a nice more natural look. Excellent picture John.

Roberto

clnaef (6289) 2006-11-26 15:43

Bonjour,
Belle ambiance empreinte de calme et de sérénité.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

stego (22340) 2006-11-26 16:23

The calm mood is very impressive. The light and colours are magical. Good POV.
Very good scan.
Congratulations e TFS.

Manuel1982 (942) 2006-11-26 17:04

Hi John,
great shot. looks like a postcard. I like the palish colours and the impressive mountains in the background.
Well done
Best Regards
Manuel

Floydian (30970) 2006-11-27 0:40

Hi John,
Beautiful light you captured here, the whole image looks very peaceful and serene. colours are soft, but that enhanched even more the atmosphere.
Those tiny clouds are nice details, just as the moon...perfect.
Regards, Henk

jmcl (13721) 2006-11-27 1:03

what a wonderful image of this place .. magical with those hard peaks and the soft dawn.

take care,

John

Danzi (2403) 2006-11-27 3:03

Fantastic shot John!

Lovely colours and tones of this beautiful Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Superb view on Grand Teton Range with moonset. The light is just fantastic. Looks like a phantasy.
I enjoy it a lot and thanks for sharing!

*Denis

jjcordier (24186) 2006-11-27 5:35

Très belles couleurs pour ce lever de soleil dans ce bel endroit
Amicalement
JJ

feather (49848) 2006-11-27 5:37

Your trawl through your slides has certainly unearthed a gem. The colours are magical. The detail of the moon adds so much more to the atmosphere than you would expect from something so tiny. Thank your dog for needing to go out at the right time. :D
Kath

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2006-11-27 7:46

Hi John,

absolutely fantastic, beautiful light, full of calm and serene atmosphere...looks to me a bit blurry, but that might be just my monitor...

Take care, Ivana

vincz (19039) 2006-11-28 3:25

Unique shot with so soft colours. Everything is so quiet under the moon there. beautiful work. Congratulations.

Davidwh (3652) 2006-11-28 17:57

Hi John,
The image has a very soft mood, calm, tranquile and relaxing.A beautiful place to see the sunrise over the mountain range.Nice natural colour.The trees to left giving scale and depth.Wel done.
Regards, David

jhm (81817) 2006-11-29 7:33

Hi John,

I like your black frame this match very well to your subject, the lake in foreground together with the mountains in background care for a ecxellent composition, the moon look about the mounatins as great light. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice day,
John

carper (64194) 2006-12-01 11:14

very nice evening shot John,
I go for this one because I like it more then your last one, the composition here is very nice, a good quality photo, nice details and a fine pov, very good job John.
gr. jaap

euryan (8345) 2006-12-08 6:32

The moon couldn't be in a better spot. This predawn light is very beautiful. The composition is very simple, and that is good. I like this photo a lot. I know its a cliché to tell people that their photos could be on a postcard, but this one really could be.
Regards,
Ryan

umbrellaphotos (1901) 2007-01-17 11:27

John,
A great picture from the Tetons...The Tetons are amazing aren't they? They're a photographer's playground with beautiful shots spread throughout the Park.

Your composition here is great with fantastic colors. Last year I stayed at Jackson Lake lodge and woke up early for the sunrise - it was a pretty cool experience.

Thank you for sharing,

Brian