Wednesday, 25th January 2012
Mono Lake Sunset
by Jim Patterson
This image is from the South Tufa area of Mono Lake. Sunset on the first night was nice with a gradient glow, but this sunset from the second night blew up in almost all directions. These structures form from mixing of fresh spring water rich in calcium and the carbonates in the saline lake water (yes, Mono Lake is saltier than the ocean). These form into a calcium-carbonate limestone. When the Los Angeles area started draining water for human consumption, these structures came into view. Now the lake is being restored and every year, the water level rises.
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24mm @ 22mm
2 sec, f11, ISO 100
Lee .9 and .6 Soft GND Filters
Jim Patterson
Website: jimpattersonphotography.com
Mono Lake Sunset by Jim Patterson was photo of the day on Wednesday, 25th January 2012. It is tagged Lakes, Sunset. You can leave a comment below.
29 Comments
Ben Chase
Great shot Jim, well deserved!
Bill Kenny
Breathtaking and vaguely surreal. So balanced and beautiful.
Russ Bishop
Congrats Jim – that’s a beautiful image.
FG
What a shot, Jim !
Michael Russell
This is beautiful – I like how you framed the background with the Tufa in the foreground.
Jim Lundgren
Amazing! The tufa towers seem to be floating out in the water. Great image!
Horia Bogdan
Excellent light in every section of the frame and lovely and original composition. Bravo!
Mike
Beautiful place for a sunset. Perfect exposure.
Peter
Love the framed composition – very pleasing.
Federico Senesi
Amazing shot!!!
Pauline Jones
Superbly composed and thanks for the explanation, it was very interesting.
Andy Usher
Great use of the natural framing. Superb colour, reflections and light making for a beautiful image.
Neil Wilkinson
Absolutely, Totally AWESOME. Beautiful work!!!
Bob Faw
beautiful composition. delightfully unearthly.
Mike Blanchette
Love the frame and colors!
Anna
Thanks for sharing the technical details and information about the lake. This is a stunning image!
Alex Sharp
this is a beautiful photo, great colours and feel to the scene, fantastic, well done
Mario Gustavo Fiorucci
Amazing shot!!!
Rajib Singha
Wow! Breathtaking imagery…
psalms 42
Breathtaking indeed and well done and centred.thank you for sharing.
God Bless You !!
Laura Milholland
Marvelous image of this wonderfully unusual place. Makes me want to go for another visit!
bianca
Bellissima foto e molto suggestiva..complimenti!!
sharkarsajib
ooww!! amazing…gr8 shot<3
Chuck Wardman
Beautiful, I lived in Mammoth for a couple years and drove by Mono Lake often.
Jacqueline Deely
I live in California and have yet to visit Mono Lake. On my list this year for sure! Beautiful:)
Ginger Sanders
I love the colors and the unique framing. Nice job.
Melissa S
Simply stunning in contrast and color composition. Well done!
Graham Sher
Jim, your second Earth Shots pick – well done! It’s a gorgeous shot
shirley reimer
like being on another planet wow