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Maroon Bells
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Scott Smith
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National Parks and Forests
Taken last September, 2014. The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado, at sunrise.
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Sarah Williams
I honestly can't find the dust spots you're referring to...
The sky is already darkened as much as I'm comfortable doing - I've pushed it quite a bit to get that amount of blue.
This was taken in the wee hours of the morning, most of the scene was already pretty dark, and to capture any detail at all, the sky had to be nearly blown out, and while I do run everything through Lightroom, I don't like to add color or elements that weren't in the original shot.
Posted by
Scott Smith (co-founder)
, about 3448 days ago
This is a "wow" shot. The composition is near perfect for me. The mountain and its reflection work perfectly together, and you managed to make the water look extremely mirror-like while still maintaining a realistic effect. I love the detail and the depth of field. Couple little things...perhaps a few dust spots in the water at the bottom center...? Also, I may darken the sky up just a tad, but that's personal preference. Top marks for this one.
Posted by
Sarah Williams (co-founder)
, about 3448 days ago
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