The Place You Drew As a Child

This is one of those places I had always been looking for; I think maybe it's one of those places that we are all looking for. I was happy to grab it and keep it part of my story.

There is a bit of drama to this one, I suppose. I had been adventuring on a little river about a mile from here. I had parked and walked off into the forest here in Wyoming by the Tetons, in search of these kinds of environs. I was shooting a nice part of the river and then I looked up -- and a huge bull buffalo had walked up behind me, about ten feet away. These things are kinda dangerous and unpredictable! The bison was not impressed with my camera in the slightest, and he just regarded me for a while... It looked like my path would be blocked, so it gave me another reason to go deeper and further upstream.

After a bit, I found a huge beaver dam, that backed up this little lake, just large enough for me to fit in the frame...

(Oh, and a side note from yesterday's thread... yes I have the D3X now, and my goal is to post the first shot from that beautiful beast on December 25th, which will thusly be known as D3X Day. I still have a wide myriad of shots from the D2X that I continue to process and post, so the next few years will have a broad mix...)

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geetarooman says:

wow.. that looks so ridiculously peaceful. I just wanna go lie in the grass with my ipod and relax. I don't even need an ipod just the sound of nature would be perfect.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomike07 says:

Good evening Trey :)
Awesome work as always....what a gorgeous scene and reflection!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

what a piece of nature !!!!!! hope we can enjoy those views for a long long time
have a great sunday and merry x mas
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

momentaryawe.com says:

Hey now I'm getting a bit jelous! In the last couple of months I have been only photographing Dubai which from a landscape point of view is not much besides the desert. Seeing this kind of landscape makes me wanna book a few flights. I think you should post more shots from the Qatar airport! :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

laughingoysterbabies popping in and out ~** says:

Great story, and you are right, I drew this picture over and over:)))) only this photo takes it to a new level: )
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

I'd love to see a D3X in full size, por favor. If nothing else so I could blow it up and put it on the side of a building. Congrats on your xmas present. I'm sure your adventures with it has just begun.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dcsaint says:

Very Peaceful, Very Beautiful
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mustangaly911 says:

Have a very Merry Christmas season!
Ayez une saison de Noël très Joyeux
Abbia una stagione di Buon Natale molto!
¡Tenga una estación de la Feliz Navidad muy!
Tenha muito uma estação do Feliz Natal!
Frohe und Stille Weihnachten
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Emery Photography says:

Beautiful capture, I just love green. It's just the sort of place I could do with being at right now.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bikashdas says:

Aah , This is absolutely fabulous. Very Serene. You got yourself a Christmas Gift. Merry Christmas to you Trey. Look forward to more pictures on D3x.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rahil. says:

real beauty the sky and the reflection is just amazing
waiting 4 ur d3x shot
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

WOW~~~

Magnificent~~~

It makes me wanna jump right INTO it~~~ ^____________^
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Nice as always. I'm waiting for the D5....
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian World says:

Stunning beautiful shot. The contrast in the trees and the surface is just awesome.

Looking forward to D3X day.
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

gregpphoto says:

Of course the buffalo wasn't impressed with your camera, it's a nikon hehe.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

teroxx says:

daammn, im glad I just have my D80... :(
someday Ill have my D5.. D6 whatever...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jinaa.com says:

perfect shot beautiful nature
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick.Hocker says:

Awesome photo. It is a good thing the bison came up when he did so you could get this. Nice work.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Toma01 says:

wonderful landscape!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

[ L.K ] 夜 says:

Great Shot

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

tahsin says:

Beautiful capture:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

aanintercont says:

wow amazing..I like all your HDR collection..!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

just beautiful the clouds sparkle and even in the water they give the ripple effect, reminds me of home except we have a blizzard tonight and it's snowing hard, we broke the record yesterday, at least this foto brings back warm memories thank you again...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

addadada says:

Jaw dropper
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

K. W. Sanders says:

Absolutely beautiful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cake says:

That is very beautiful :D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

photos_by_dave says:

Pretty, Amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

digitallinks says:

great shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Nice image ... Merry Christmas!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

annfrau says:

absolutely stunning!!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Cher12861 says:

Great shot! Congrats on explore!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kolombianstyle says:

its amazing how nothing in this photo is over/under exposed, is just perfetc, did u use any filters???
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nounou 12 Maryse (Back but problem computer also) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vos plus belles photos/Invite pictures only., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

What a splendid photograph once again!!
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

aloha_plumeria says:

Oh my gosh, Trey... this place looks so peaceful it almost seems unreal... lol Seriously, no painter could catch that moment of wonderful light combined with a scenery that is just jaw-dropping beautiful more precise than you did... great job mate!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon in Thailand says:

Beautiful photo as is all your other work ........Jon in Thailand...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Aky Cookie says:

such a magnificent shot.. its like from a dream..
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

romvi says:

wonderful reflection
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

avarith says:

ohhh my goodness....
i want your hdr-skills... NOW ;-)

thats really awesome... you are the person, i will ever compare myself to...
and: a little early, but merry christmas :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

StafbulCZ says:

Very nice place!!!! Great work man!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Frozenfox says:

Ah this is wonderful!! ... I check your photostream regularly and religiously but got caught up with something last couple of weeks and couldn't. The last time I checked, you latest one was 'A Muse in the Forest' - It was quite different from your style and I couldn't quite relate to it like the way I do with your other 'masterpieces'. Today I saw your latest ones and ...WOW.... TREY IS BACK!! (hehe silly me!) ... MERRY CHRISTMAS! :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

khaldoon Saleh [deleted] says:

very nice reflection.... i hope you check my reflection images and comment on them.... great work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

MINT ICETEA says:

beautiful reflection
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

î-löömîn Images says:

Gorgeous reflection. A beautiful place.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BoSquidley says:

Wow, just wow! How do you get your daytime shots looking so good? I hope you share in your next tutorial.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Damona-Art says:

Lovely landscape!!

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" KENZI " says:

wow amazing
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Michal Čejchan says:

its full of magic ;)

I would love to take some photos in Dubai! So many skyscrapers and the sea!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

The Lost American In America says:

Amazing shot as always. Love the colors!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Elvar Páll says:

awesome!!!

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

[Ardarion] says:

stunning
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ventura Carmona says:

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Great reflections.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Fionn Luk says:

Brilliant landscape, Trey!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Gorges says:

Especially in large view it gives away it's a bit heavy on the processing side, but nonetheless one of those shots others are hunting for for their entire lives - big congrats and fave!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

brechti images says:

wow. a fantastic nature scenery. wonderful in every way.
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uncle_rich0101 says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore ! 12-20-08

You are invited to add this wonderful photo to
"Explored Beauty !"

Explored Beauty !
Please Invite other Explored Favorites to this Group too !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

haha thanks all - wow you guys really like this one-- I'm glad!

Yes I am diligently working on the new version of the tutorial for y'all... no worries - the HDR tutorial will still be free at www.stuckincustoms.com
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Super good Trey!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

K. Shreesh says:

Congratulations...!!
Seen on Explore..!!

Beautiful Shot...!!
NaturesFinest
Please add this great photo to Nature’s Finest
Tag your photo with "NaturesFinest"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ah Hman says:

congrats on explore again! ;-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

castevens12 says:

Looking forward to the D3x picture!!

Glad you didn't get mauled by the bison
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Humandecoy says:

Yeh comes straight off the calendar, amazing. (amazing story, too). Well done!

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Andrea@flickr says:

Superb colours!! Superb reflections!! FAV :-))

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaderade says:

Good grief. This is incredible.
I want to go there!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nana* (salala817) says:

Wonderful shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

serina2003 says:

Fabulous!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna Marie [deleted] says:

This is gorgeous!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Bernai Velarde Photography © says:

Beautiful picture and scenery my friend!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bevcraigwhite says:

wow for the picture !!! and an interesting story...happy ending too !
Congratulations!
Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
Please add this photo to the Shield Of Excellence Group.
Please be sure this is tagged "SOE"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fotophriendly says:

Lovely composition!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Longfinger1 says:

Beautiful composition!

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dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) says:

Wow, what a beautiful place, thanks for sharing, it is truly special!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

boffo1234567 says:

Beyond words....
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos400D says:

Una maravilla de paisaje.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Batram says:

I am speachless! Godfather of HDR!
Its a wonderful day...being in explore together with you (from whom i learned making hdrs) Valpopando and Artie again :-)))))

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Hair-Flick says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WOW! Photographs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Amazing! It really is that beautiful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Daskalakis Nikos says:

What a site for sore eyes. Amazingly perfect!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Cygnus~X1 says:

Beautiful capture of a majestic scene! Love the colors, light, and reflection. Nice work.

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Olilauste [deleted] says:

this sublime shot is like a poem devoted to NATURE
LET US PROTECT OUR PLANET

You are invited to post your beautiful image in Sublime WILD EARTH
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

hazeman58 says:

It's true 'bout the title!! Very picturesque! Happy Holidays!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kamrul - Hasan says:

this is a great landscape ...

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Socceraholic says:

wow..! man this is a place to just sit and watch the lake till like forever.. amazing really..

lucky you! :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

~ TaKe ThE dHaRmA iNiTiAtIvE ~ says:

Oh my the colors are incredible and the reflections and everything! Amazing photo. :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Katie-Rose says:

Your photo is invited to

Fat Bee & Dancing Gull Awards (INVITE ONLY) Post 1/ Award 3
You have made the Dancing Gull HAPPY!
Tag your photo with FBDG
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CrayolaSky says:

It doesn't look real.
It's beautiful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

live w mcs says:

"YUMMY"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

_Matthew Carlson_ says:

looking forward to D3X day!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

csm242000 says:

Fantastic
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave MacIntyre says:

Paradise!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

SkagitLily says:

Beautiful! Congrats on Explore, Trey! (#93 when I looked)
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Tianna Chantal says:

Beautiful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kamalnv / Ophiographer says:

Excellent shot...did you hdr these or straight out. ?

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

frankayran says:

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Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks! This is 5 exposure HDR.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucy!Chian says:

the reflection here is beautiful and i really love the colors!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

☜Angel☞ says:

wonderful
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Schikard says:

Great shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cresk says:

Most beautiful, crisply clear natural scene I've seen in a long time. Chapeau bud!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

smkurtas says:

gorgeous
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CharleneM50(computer is fixed) says:

WOW! So very beautiful!
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