Thursday, 2nd July 2009
Castle Lake
by Steven Davis
This was one of the hardest 1.5 mile hikes I've ever made. You start from the lake down there and hike up this steep, crumbly mountain until you get to this ridge. I damn near killed myself stepping on unstable rocks over and over.
I loved the view here and set up for sunset. It took me about an hour to find a spot and composition I really liked. I really liked this shot more than later ones I took from the same spot, because the sun is falling across those trees in the front and adds a lot the depth of the image by having a nice middleground subject. Later, those trees were dark and it didn't seem as strong of an image.
Thanks to Stephen Oachs and Brian Rueb for the workshop where I took this.
Castle Lake, near Shasta, CA
Equipment: Canon Rebel XS, a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8, & a B+W CPOLcastle lake
Steven Davis
Steven Davis is a photographer specializing in landscape and occasional wildlife photography. He hasn't been able to put down his DSLR since he got it back in December 2008 ;)
Website: www.stevendavisphoto.com
Castle Lake by Steven Davis was photo of the day on Thursday, 2nd July 2009. It is tagged Lakes, Mountains. You can leave a comment below.
39 Comments
Laurie
Wow! This is gorgeous. I am so glad you hiked it (instead of me) to get the shot! Congratuations.
Do you have prints available?
Stephen Oachs
DUDE!!! You so owe me (LOL)
What more can I say that I already haven’t, but I’ll repeat it anyway — this is a really great shot. The clarify through and through is superb and the composition is very strong.
This is a money shot — mark my words, this photograph will bring you big reward.
Travis Sween
Love the colors in this sky and you captured the mountain perfectly.. congrats Steve !
Gabor
Congratulation, Good job!!!!!!!!!!
Leslie Parsley
Oh my God. So clear – wonderful light in the foreground. Absolutely stunning. Keep it up.
Cyanna
GO STEVE! Nice shot man!
Dianne
Excellent! Excellent! Stay the course.
su
Love the way those trees are highlighted, looks a great place. Congrats on POTD
Sunil
It’s a great combination, I like this, everything is clear and fine…. congratulation…
Adrian Lim
Love this picture. Thanks for all the hard work bring it to us.
Mara
Wonderful colors!
Malta Photography
nice picture in all aspects. clarity, color, shades, composition.
wanda krack
There are so many elements in this picture that the eyes could return to it many times. It just needs a big wall and a large print! Well-done.
Steven Davis
Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I just started into photography back in December, but with the help of people online, and attending 2 workshops by the renowned Stephen Oachs, I have learned a lot in that short time.
If you like my work, please add me as a contact on flickr, follow my fan page on facebook, or follow me on twitter.
All are linked on my website, http://www.stevendavisphoto.com. THANKS!
Ragoorao
Excellent view captured. Marvellous.
Ann Webster
Heavenly Pictorial.
Gustav Day
I wish I could be able to enjoy more by seeing in full screen on my computer monitor.
Ellen Empson
I think that photography is just more than artistic/ comp/knowledge/equipment—it’s perseverance to make it to your goal, find the composition, competing for time and light…..
Awesome photograph!
Grete
Wonderful landscape, I like it very much. The reflexes and colors are incredible!!! Congrats for you.
Kirk Jordan
I’m laughing over Stephen Oachs reply. Reminds me of a time I joined a respected local photogrpaher. I saw the shot. We both took it. He printed it and made the money.
Jim Atkin
Steve- Great shot. 1st Class. Thanks.
Stephen Oachs
@Kirk, the funny thing is, I was so busy working with the students that I didn’t shoot a single frame!
varanasi
Exquisite!
Steven Davis
Yeah, gotta give major props to Stephen Oachs. His workshops are hard to beat. This was my 2nd one, and I hope to go to many more
Lawrence Eng
Congrats, Steve! Great shot!
planet lover
This picture is so rich in elements and color, each quadrant is full of clear details! I find it inspiring and well worth the climb on unstable terrain. Congratulations!
Marie Dunphy Harding
The white rocks & golden trees in the foreground are just the invitation to those beautiful shades of blue in the background; it’s quite stunning !
Mike
Very Nice, I had a walk like that yesterday. Very rewarding. Good on ya.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Mt. Shasta is a beautiful lady, isn’t she? The focus and depth of field combined with the lighting make the viewer feel as if she is standing beside you. Thanks for taking me back to a place I love!
Chris B
lovely contrast, good choice
Shon P
Steve,
Wow!! I am telling you, you need to sell your photo’s. I love this shot, and it was so cool for an old lady I almost was able to keep up with you on that hike!! LOL
Lee
OH! I love it! It’s so beautiful. A lovely sene
Pauline Jones
Lovely shot; you went to a lot of trouble to get it.
mike
I love the scenery.
kumara swamy
simply excellent, extraordinary, all pictures are……
Su
So still and peaceful, you have certainly captured the mood.
Renee
Simply stunning!! Great shot!
Renee
I also love how still the water is, simply wonderful colors too!!
David C
Wow!! I took the same shot a couple of days ago, except in the afternoon. I should have waited til sunset! Amazing shot, truly superior work!