The Magic of Good Light

    © Jeff R. Clow

    It really all is about the light, isn't it?

    I've stood at Oxbow Bend on dozens and dozens of different mornings and marveled at how the light can change the scene so magically.

    This particular morning was really special - the low hanging clouds, the burst of light as it broke through, and the way the whole scene seemed to create a feeling of serenity for the few of us there at the moment.

    It's really not about the camera body or the lens or the f/stop.

    It's about the light.

    Comments and faves

    1. Soleil is me., itucker, langkawi, preetalina ° Preeti Desai, and 181 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Soleil is me. (5 months ago | reply)

      So very beautiful artwork:)
      To considered your beautiful artwork is my happiness moment.
      ..............
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    3. itucker (5 months ago | reply)

      extraordinary work jeff! congrats! have a great day, take care :-)

    4. langkawi (5 months ago | reply)

      To die for... Unreal, sublime beauty.

    5. Rob Millenaar (5 months ago | reply)

      Very, very impressive!

    6. preetalina ° Preeti Desai (5 months ago | reply)

      I'm speechless. This is beyond stunning.

    7. oldwolf. (5 months ago | reply)

      so beautiful magic wow

    8. soukup12 (5 months ago | reply)

      What was the f stop again? Just kidding. The moment you captured here is too hard to describe, I can only hope for myself to see these kinds of moments camera in hand or not.

    9. CamerOB (5 months ago | reply)

      Superb picture: 10/10 !!!!

    10. Lanamaniac (5 months ago | reply)

      mesmerizing and the colors are so stunning

      3 2 1

    11. Rebecca812 (5 months ago | reply)

      Breathtaking!

    12. Photos by Linda A (5 months ago | reply)

      This is absolutely perfect. It really is about the light....and the photographer. Great work!

    13. Ronnie Wiggin (5 months ago | reply)

      very beautiful Bro Jeff - if you will remember on the photo tour you asked each of us what our favorite place was - well it was this one, no it was that one. Simply said it is hard to pick one place.

      Hey Folks - looking for an affordable, amazing, historical photo tour to the Tetons - well you found it. Jeff is the photo tour host for Dirt Cheap Photo Tours

    14. LightSpectral | Ismanah photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Absolutely impressing... and so true: it's all about the light!

    15. meghla_akashe_pori_:) (5 months ago | reply)

      this just too perfect to be on earth !

    16. © Mikytz (5 months ago | reply)

      out of this world!!! brilliant work Jeff!! ;)

    17. Timothy Neesam (GumshoePhotos) (5 months ago | reply)

      Holy moly. That's incredible. It's not just the light. Your post-processing is brilliant. Nicely done, Jeff.

    18. giorgosgrigoriadis16 (5 months ago | reply)

      wonderful work , beautiful capture !!!

    19. ICEMAN's Photos (5 months ago | reply)

      Outstanding view.

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    20. stevenbulman44 (5 months ago | reply)

      Yes, the magic of good light but the also the skill of one awesome photographer.

      Fabulous image.


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    21. J-a-x (5 months ago | reply)

      Awesome as usual.

    22. Liatenis (5 months ago | reply)

      well done

    23. mimbrava (5 months ago | reply)

      Splendid composition and processing, Jeff.

      BRAVO!

    24. Tom Lussier Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Sure it's about the light Jeff! But it's HOW you capture that light that makes a special image like this one!! Very nice work. :)

    25. DennisKirkland (5 months ago | reply)

      I like your sermon, Jeff, it's all about light...without light there is nothing but darkness!

    26. Sandy/Scarlett Images ♥ (catching up) (5 months ago | reply)

      OMG.. I'm in utter, total awe Jeff!!!

    27. randycrawford60 (5 months ago | reply)

      You said it! nice!

    28. ebeydat (5 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful composition and shot.

    29. John Hitchings. Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic Shot Jeff, Beautiful Reflections Great work,

    30. jwkeith (5 months ago | reply)

      All I can say is ...ooh-eee, ooh-eee

    31. mstrwhew (5 months ago | reply)

      you are sooooo right...its all about the light! incredible shot! an instant fave for me!

    32. bevcraigwhite (5 months ago | reply)

      again...a pleasure to see...and yes...because of the light !!!!!
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    33. Cathy MCC (5 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful!

    34. JC Essentials ;) (5 months ago | reply)

      Awesome image and very true statement :)

    35. fratch (5 months ago | reply)

      Stunning, Jeff~!

    36. massimo strang (5 months ago | reply)

      incredible landscape

    37. Montenegro Luis (5 months ago | reply)

      Perfect photo Jeff!!! Your photo have a great quality and excellent composition mixed with a fantastic place, congratulations!!!

      Happy New Year 2012 and greetings from spain,
      Luis.

    38. evy2010 (5 months ago | reply)

      Magnificent light and landscape!

    39. CaptPiper (5 months ago | reply)

      So amazing! I can't wait to stand in this place myself.

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    41. lclower19 (5 months ago | reply)

      Right you are! Beautiful!

    42. iceman9294 (5 months ago | reply)

      I still have yet to get out there... Beautiful as always!

    43. hvhe1 (5 months ago | reply)

      and don't forget the magic of a good photographer!!
      Fantastic.

    44. palnick (5 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful Image

      >>>seen on
      1-2-3 group

    45. Tío Pasa (5 months ago | reply)

      Can't begin to describe how magical this picture is... I'm at a loss for words :-O

    46. annabelleny (5 months ago | reply)

      Fabulous!!!

    47. *michael sweet* (5 months ago | reply)

      really crazy beautiful
      you should be proud of this one !

    48. JJ Driver Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Beautifully captured! Outstanding colors and wonderful light! Well done!

    49. mariosworld343 (5 months ago | reply)

      Amazing clarity and detail....a perfect landscape scene

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