Sunrise at Heart Lake - Rock Creek California
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This is another shot from our Sierra trip back in August. We camped a night at Heart Lake in Rock Creek Canyon up from the Owen's Valley in the Eastern Sierra. This was from a delightful sunrise we had all to ourselves. The trailhead at Rock Creek is one of the highest in the Sierra so it allows quick access to the high peaks at the end of the canyon in this photo: Bear Creek Spire, Mills, Abbott and Dade. We aimed to climb one of the smaller, high peaks, Mt Morgan from Morgan Pass, but got stumped at Little Lakes peak on the way up.
The whole canyon is scattered with lakes all the way up, though I'm not sure we found one nicer than this.
HDR from 3 shots -2/0/+2
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wildxplorer, will9516, sharris815, Adeline Wisernig, and 56 other people added this photo to their favorites.
wildxplorer (32 months ago | reply)
one of those rare HDRs that make the final result, so much lifelike!
BCooner (32 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot.
will9516 (32 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic. The lighting is absolutely perfect, making a wonderful reflection in the lake. Awesome.
Rajesh Vijayarajan Photography (32 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful. This area is one of the finest places to shoot Aspens during Fall, all the best !
Adeline Wisernig (32 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo. Makes me want to live there forever.
Palojono (32 months ago | reply)
@adeline Thanks. Rock Creek Canyon quickly became about my favourite Eastern Sierra valley. It's really an idyllic mountain scene. I can't believe it took me nearly 6 years to go drive up it. Maybe someday we'll be back some day and @rajeshvj - hopefully for fall colours!
Chily-pepah (31 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful it is unbelievable!
Very Very pretty!
blauepics (31 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture!
Gordon Mould (31 months ago | reply)
Great use of HDR to really bring out the detail in shadow and highlights.
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bertdennisonphotography (31 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot!
Chip Phillips (31 months ago | reply)
Nice work. Amazing detail throughout.
Dana Joe (31 months ago | reply)
Wish I was there!
Beautiful shot!
wanderflechten (31 months ago | reply)
Really beautifully done! (Reminds me of large format work.)
socrates197577 (31 months ago | reply)
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SteveClick-Photography (30 months ago | reply)
Complimenti la tua foto e' bellissima!!!
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Helmut Reichelt (30 months ago | reply)
Great landscape, fine reflection!
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David Morse (30 months ago | reply)
Incredible shot! I like the subtle HDR use
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SteveD. (29 months ago | reply)
love that shot. I hope to make it up there this summer.
cheers,
steve
Bob Kent (28 months ago | reply)
I love this lake! What a great shot I love the colors!
Tobias Ortmann (23 months ago | reply)
awesome
Elena . (23 months ago | reply)
Quality work! Lots of dedication: to get there, to get up early enough, to carry professional equipment. Five stars!
Jodi Summers (23 months ago | reply)
Pretty awesome.
Jerry - is this you?
desertdude11 (20 months ago | reply)
I'm a big fan of point and click but this is really outstanding - and Heart Lake is one of the prettiest..
Chief Bwana (19 months ago | reply)
Killer shot--this is superb.
Dan Ballard Photography (19 months ago | reply)
Dang this is nice!!
Utah Images - Douglas Pulsipher (18 months ago | reply)
A beautiful image and a perfect use of the HDR process. Kudos!
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VinothChandar (11 months ago | reply)
awesome!
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Bowman66 (10 months ago | reply)
Little Lakes Valley is awesome!!!! Just got back last week.....love that area!
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chasingthelight10 (9 months ago | reply)
Very rich in color, tonality, texture and light.
fazlie_smj (8 months ago | reply)
awesome capture!
chasingthelight10 (5 months ago | reply)
Great detail and restraint in using the power of HDR to enhance this image.