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thapamd
Jun-28-2009, 06:42 PM
I did a moderately strenuously hike this weekend, but the journey and destination were both beautiful. I lugged both my Sony a-900 and Olympus e-620 systems with me...I doubt I'll do that again! :D I hope you enjoy these shots.

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rainbow
Jun-28-2009, 07:06 PM
I continue to be impressed by your photos! Where are these taken? Your first pic reminds me of destinations that I used to love to backpack to.
dlplumer
Jun-28-2009, 07:21 PM
Wish I could hike to a place like that. The first three are my favorites, but the whole set is excellent Mahesh. :clap
scole
Jun-28-2009, 08:05 PM
Looks like Colchuck Lake & Dragontail..

#2 is awesome. Is it a double exposure or a single??

Also love #4 & 6 :thumb
Eia
Jun-28-2009, 08:19 PM
I enjoy the shots very much. The first two are my favorites and that second makes me think I am looking at a NASA photo!
coscorrosa
Jun-28-2009, 09:33 PM
Sweet! And don't wimp out man, I carried a 40 lb. bag all around Rainier last year so that I could do landscapes and wildlife both :lol3

Favorites are the first two, wonderful warm light on each of them. Is it hiking season already? Wow.
ront
Jun-28-2009, 10:17 PM
Excellent series Mahesh!! I really do like #1, #2 and #5. You have an outstanding eye !!

Ron
ChristopherJAshdown
Jun-29-2009, 02:08 AM
Wish I could hike to a place like that. The first three are my favorites, but the whole set is excellent Mahesh. :clap

Agree - particularly the color of the water in 1.
boblu262
Jun-29-2009, 03:41 AM
wow ... Looks like you had a great day all around. LOVE the first three ... the reflection in the first one and the composition in the start trails are exceptional!
hawkeye978
Jun-29-2009, 03:45 AM
Looks like it was a great hike! My favorites are #1,2, & 5.
thapamd
Jun-29-2009, 05:36 AM
I continue to be impressed by your photos! Where are these taken? Your first pic reminds me of destinations that I used to love to backpack to.

Thanks, rainbow! These were taken on the way to and at Lake Colchuck, as Steve has already figured out. :D
thapamd
Jun-29-2009, 05:39 AM
Looks like Colchuck Lake & Dragontail..

#2 is awesome. Is it a double exposure or a single??

Also love #4 & 6 :thumb

Thanks, Steve! Right you are...Lake Colchuck and Dragontail. :D

The 2nd shot is a double exposure. I couldn't get the exposure "perfect" on both the moon and the mountains with a single shot.
thapamd
Jun-29-2009, 05:40 AM
Sweet! And don't wimp out man, I carried a 40 lb. bag all around Rainier last year so that I could do landscapes and wildlife both :lol3

Favorites are the first two, wonderful warm light on each of them. Is it hiking season already? Wow.

Thanks, Ron! Wow! 40lbs!? I'm impressed. I really do feel like a wimp now. I was carrying at most 30 lbs. It's back to the gym for me. :D
thapamd
Jun-29-2009, 05:43 AM
Thank you, everyone! If ever you get the chance to visit this wonderful area, a "struggle" up to Lake Colchuck is well worth every drop of sweat, IMO. Even if you don't make it here, find a trail near you and take a hike!
grosda
Jun-29-2009, 05:55 AM
Very impressive! And you obviously had great weather to go with a great locale. What was your process for creating the double exposure?
ian408
Jun-29-2009, 07:09 AM
If Marc offers the Sierras Workshop again, try that. It's a treat to travel with your stuff carried by mule :thumb

You've got some nice pictures. My favorite would have to be the star trail.
Awais Yaqub
Jun-29-2009, 07:29 AM
Fabulous work dear ! :clap:clap:clap
thapamd
Jun-30-2009, 06:49 AM
Very impressive! And you obviously had great weather to go with a great locale. What was your process for creating the double exposure?

Thanks, Dale! I took one exposure for the mountains and then another for the moon and them combined them manually in PS.
thapamd
Jun-30-2009, 06:50 AM
Ian and Awais,

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Much appreciated! :D