Mountain Sheep Bridge Sunrise Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is my new favorite spot to take pictures of the Deschutes River. I've posted earlier shots from Harper Bridge and 10 miles upstream at the Big River Bridge. This is a further 10 miles upstream and few minutes walk from our little cabin. One can spend most of the day floating/paddling approximately 40 miles from State Rec Road Bridge put-in to the last take-out before Dillon Falls. The snowy mountain in the BG is Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, currently covered with 168"/4.3 meters of snow!! Of this, 18"/.5 meters fell in the last 24 hours.

Do Check out the WS, I followed John Munro's instructions exactly and I'm very pleased with the result. It's the first time I've used a layer mask in that fashion and it was really simple!!

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Morac (20347) 2008-02-03 13:25

Hello Pat,
Beautiful luminosity and beautiful colors on Deschutes River and sky with the top
Regards

Marc

gneufeld (15169) 2008-02-03 13:28

Hi Pat,
This is a gorgeous sunrise shot. The point of view is excellent and the colors, well, they are absolutely stunning. Excellent work and TFS. later...Gerald

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-02-03 13:39

Hi Pat,
Gerald said it all. What else could I possibly add...
Such an awesome view!
Cheers,
Fulvio.

maximage (13367) 2008-02-03 14:12

Bonjour Pat,
Une lumière et des couleurs de rêve! Une vision de l'Ouest magnifique. Félicitations et merci pour cette très belle image.
Amitiés de Suisse.
max

ahmetgedikli (21857) 2008-02-03 14:53

Hi Pat,
Wonderful atmosphere... Very beautiful point of view, excellent colors and good reflections. I like it.
Have a nice week.
Ahmet

jwmunro (6571) 2008-02-03 15:20

Hello Pat -

I can sure see why you like this stretch of the Deschutes as it is beautiful. I like the soft feel of the last light of the day this image brings to us. Technically, everything looks to be where it belongs.

Thank you for sharing.

John

PS - Pat I can not upload a WS from my PC. Try this to open the trees a bit. Copy to new layer (ctrl+J), Shadows and Highlights (65%,20%), add black mask, paint in changes using a soft white brush at about 30% opacity, flatten and save. This opens the trees just a bit as the tree on the extreme left is just a bit too dark, IMO. I painted the whole tree line at least twice and then the tree in question several more times.

John

avene (10946) 2008-02-03 15:59

hi Pat,
the soft pink tone really works here, it gives the scene beautiful dreamlike quality. I like how the the gently curving river leads the eye towards the snowy mountain, that's exactly what you want in this shot, fascinating contrast with what you describe in your note. but I keep looking at the colours, there's something very "Sunday" about them :) thanks for sharing :)
best,
Kristine

zmey (7248) 2008-02-03 16:03

hello, pat

beautiful and soothing scene. i am not sure, if you have decreased saturation intentionally, but it works well with this evening scene. very nice, thoughtful composition too.

4.5 meters of snow??? wow... it must be POWDER there... while all we got here is ice, rain, and then some more ice... :)

so, any interesting skiing pics this year?

warm regards and TFS
kristaps

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-02-03 16:22

Hi Pat,
What a glorious sight to start the day. Good depth and color saturation. The winding shores of the river also is very appealing. Well captured and composed. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

yedirenk (7331) 2008-02-03 16:50

Hello Pat,excellent colors and very nice composition.Best Regards.

Cevdet

angela926 (1882) 2008-02-03 18:13

Hello Pat,
Very beautiful photo, lovely colors and nice light. good composition and terrific point of view.
Angela

edytungkal (4519) 2008-02-03 18:32

Hello Pat,
I always love to see both sunrise and sunset moment and i can feel the warm and romantic sunrise view from the bridge. A lovely pastel colours in the sky...

daniel

ribeiroantonio (21895) 2008-02-03 19:41

How, this morning light is almost unbelieving. The sky is marvellous and the view of the snowy mountain is fantastic. A great composition and POV too. Well done.
Antonio

lisadang (504) 2008-02-03 19:44

Nice view, beautiful colors, great shot.

t2l0c (38) 2008-02-03 20:43

I love this picture! It looks like it should be a painting. The colors are wonderful and the way you have river centered is great.

Ann75 (0) 2008-02-03 21:21

Hi Pat,

Wonderful shot with such beautiful light and colors. I love the mountain peaking over the trees. Great POV and you have created such a wonderful atmosphere! Great work, Pat!

Greetings,
Ann

gunbud (27819) 2008-02-03 22:21

Hi Pat,
Gorgeous river landscape with a wide view of the banks as the narrow towards the evergreens and the distant snow capped mountain. Lovely evening sky that reflects beautifully in the slow moving river. Wonderful gentle colors to this placid scene.
Regards, Tom

Floydian (30970) 2008-02-04 0:32

Hello Patricia,
So you found magic light again, seems the hunt paid off in making this one in all his beauty. The bend in the river, the trees which guiding the river, the soft sky with patches of blue but most of all...that white snowpeak mountain....BEAUTIFUL..!!!
The light is really stunning here.
These kind of pictures from your hand impress me a lot.
Bend....for sure a place to visit..!!!
Regards, Henk

vincz (19039) 2008-02-04 0:37

Beautiful light, fantastic colors. I love the ambiance here, the reddish tones which makes everything look a bit nostalgic. A great one.

:) tomorrow

John_F_Kennedy (31355) 2008-02-04 0:55

I love this moody shot with the lovely clouds. It's a wonderful shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

TGULUMSER (12512) 2008-02-04 1:25

Hello Pat,
The colors are all in beautiful harmony with each other. Very nice capture,
Best regards
Tulay

jlbrthnn (37817) 2008-02-04 3:26

Hello Pat,
the colors are fantastic, the same tone appear everywhere, only the white mountain preserves a little more its color. A very beautiful capture. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

delkoo (34274) 2008-02-04 4:09

hi patricia
without filter it is quite impressive to get those colors,Great moment... Well composed with excellent depth.

regards
didier

dkeus31 (26176) 2008-02-04 4:17

hello Pat,
a nice composition with the curve in the foreground river.
however, I feel there is little too reddish especially the foreground river.
regards
didier

leo61 (43398) 2008-02-04 4:48

Ho Patricia!
Great POV and nice curves of this river, but I like most the colors.The red tones of the sky and it`s reflections at the water are wonderful and the snowy peak in the distance is a very nice detail.
Regards,Leo

cherryripe (18973) 2008-02-04 7:18

Hi Patricia
What a pretty place set in such a beautiful light. The tranquille winding river and the pale pink clouds adds so much atmosphere. The snowcapped mountain adds depth by creating a focal point in the background, balancing with the jetty in the foreground. Your pp in the ws works very well, especially lightening up that tree.
Regards
Nikki

Cormac (26449) 2008-02-04 8:11

Glorious colour in this shot, as the clouds are at just the right angle to catch the morning light. Good positioning too, using the S-curve of the river to good effect. Nicely done!

delic (6735) 2008-02-04 12:44

Lovely view, Pat. No wonder it's your favorite. Colors are amazing. I'm sure it was a unique experience to shoot this photo. You did well opening up the shadows in the WS. I find it easier to do these on Capture NX. Best wishes,
Hakan

scobert (5333) 2008-02-04 15:22

Hi Pat,
A beautiful scenic with a fabulous sky. I would have a hard time figuring out what to do with my time at this spot. Take photos or go fishing. Maybe do both! My three favorite activities are photography, fishing and astronomy (along with listening to music). I would have to delegate my time for these activities here very carefully here or I would never get any rest! I used to work with John Munro and he really is an excellent photographer and his knowledge of Photoshop is outstanding. We don't share the same tastes in NFL football teams though. He is a Raiders fan and I am a Broncos fan. Beautiful job!
Stan

jusninasirun (10199) 2008-02-04 20:51

Hello Pat,

This is so gorgeous with the river turns at the background. All have been said and all I can add is another two points.

Regards,
Jusni

stelli (2941) 2008-02-05 10:33

It looks like a place to lure more than one photographer's eye! Great sky with peculiar formations and colors! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

Angshu (33627) 2008-02-05 19:56

Hi Pat
I did check the WS & yes the difference especially on the trees is noticeable....and you say you've stagnated? No way. I have never used layer mask before, would be worth a try. Coming back to the picture...the colours are sublime & glorious. Love the view of the snow mountain in the BG. Mountain Sheep Bridge…like the name. Excellent work Pat
Best Regards
Angshu

Dpbours (220) 2008-02-06 6:56

Hi Pat,

I can see why this has become your favourite spot for photography! It would be my favourite spot as well if I'd be living closer-by. You're one lucky guy, having a cabin in such a wonderful location!
I first felt there was no difference between the workshop and the main posting, but the thing is that the WS-link in your note is going back to the main photograph. :-) Going to the workshop itself I do see the difference and it does open up the trees nicely.
Thanks for sharing!

Greetings,
Dennis

jmcl (13741) 2008-02-08 8:10

Hi Pat,

Beautiful scene .. beautiful palette and tones .. the workshop works great .. this would be a great candidate for HDR me thinks .. I love the beautiful play on the river .. wish I had a nudge more of that mountain somehow (Boy, that is picky) .. beautiful ... take care,

John

Emile (19947) 2008-02-09 8:00

Hola Pat.
Beautiful sunrise photo with nice sky colors and reflection, very well captured from an excellent POV. The curved river takes our eyes to the wonderful view of the amazing clouds and mountains.
Well done, TFS.
Cheers.
Have a nice weekend.

pboehringer (770) 2008-02-16 19:05

Pat,
absolute magic! The lihgt conditions rendered wonderful colors and almost any composition would be looking beautiful, but with that gorgeous landscape and the snow capped mountain hidding in the back it got even better. A great shot - true landscape photography at its best!
Peter

bakes888 (18165) 2008-02-24 0:29

Hi Pat. I can understand your love for this place, looks very special just from a photo. I’ll bet the whole experience with sound and smell would only improve the feeling. Wonderful photo and neat WS. I love the way you have composed with the S bend in the river to lead the eye into the scene and then discover Mt Bachelor in the BG. Wonderful evening light also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

xuaxo (5713) 2008-02-27 11:48

Hi Pat
This is an amazing work.
I don't see much difference with the WS. They are both wonderful.
SAA
F

feather (49858) 2008-03-02 3:54

All your recent posts from home have wonderful early light. You demonstrate so well the necessity to get out of bed on a morning. Here you have captured the early mood perfectly. The peak of Mt Bachelor adds some extra interest and the silky water due to the slow shutter speed is beautiful. Good work
Kath

colinb (1534) 2008-03-05 18:43

Beautiful shot. The soft light is so nice, and the composition is so subtly chosen, it truly looks like a painting. Well done.

pablominto (40578) 2008-03-06 11:43

Hello Pat,
Amazing light over Deschutes River this morning!
A well balanced composition with the river as an effective lead-in, directing my view to the snow covered volcanic cone in the background...
Seems like a nice place to take out the flyfishing rod..!
Greetings,
Pablo -

josepmarin (33785) 2008-04-03 11:03

Hi Pat,
You have caught a great light and a few magnificent colors, with a few warm and attractive tonalities, in a composition with very good setting and very well organized.
The luminosity, the sheens and the contrast of the image are really good.
Beautiful shot.
HLJ
Josep

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-04-07 23:30

Hi Pat
Amazing colour. Lovely capture of the river with this excellent environs.
Regards

dareco (17104) 2008-10-30 4:08

Kath's post this morning lead me to this, an awesome scene! I love the lighting and colors. Nice work! TFS

danos (32364) 2009-07-19 22:21

Hi Pat,
excellent the warm stunning morning light that makes the scene so magical.Everything looks so calmly and tranquil and the scenery looks like as a painting.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

paura (38310) 2009-10-15 17:16

Pat,
Colors and lighting settings here are ery beautiful. Framing is also a top point. A lovely mountain view. well done!

Regards

Paulo