Mono Lake panorama, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

Please click on the image for the large version. Mono Lake in the morning, this is not a stitch, only a crop from a single frame. The black band at right is a sandbar, that;s why the water is calmer on one side. It is possible to walk on the sandbar for a different composition to avoid the blades of grass sticking out of the water, but it sinks in the freezing cold alkaline water, which can't be good for boot leather.

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Marcelo_Almeida (1044) 2006-06-06 20:26

Hi Tan,
Panoramic beautiful, great POV and DOF, the reflected in the water had given a special touch.
Congratulations,
Marcelo Almeida

qpochet (1412) 2006-06-06 20:26

Hello Tan,

Extremely beautiful. Perfect reflection here and excellent composition, I think grass doesn't disturb a lot. I like also the fact there is kind of simetry.
Very well done!
Quentin.

mpr (491) 2006-06-06 20:36

Tan

What clarity you have achieved here. Nice and sharp with a very pure reflection, helped of course by the friendly sand bar. Nice vivid colors. Thanks for sharing

MiguelP (14470) 2006-06-06 20:50

I love this panoramic framing, Tan. Like the best western: From The searches to Brokeback mountain... Lot of memories of movies comes to my mind related with this photo. Take care.

parbo (11092) 2006-06-06 21:21

Hi Tan,

This one is also extraordinary. I'm impressed about your great photography skills. Congratulations,

Best Regards,

Parbo

naturelover (306) 2006-06-06 21:22

WOW! Spectacular! Excellent colours, composition. Nice and sharp. Such interesting landscape. WOW! Janice

poulinp (4528) 2006-06-06 21:45

Hi Tan.

Impressive reflexion, the water was like a mirror. Colors are simply stunning, once again.

olirey (193) 2006-06-06 22:01

Very nice panoramic-like for a superb landscape. California is definitely an extraordinary place for its diversity of landscapes.

jammer79 (2722) 2006-06-06 22:25

very nice reflection and perspective.
REgards, R.

siolaw (38294) 2006-06-06 23:55

Hello Tan,
I need a 21" monitor to see that photo!!!! Excellent panorama, with superb colors and sharpness, and a beautiful reflexion clear as the top part!
TFS
laurent

alana (2625) 2006-06-07 2:43

I love ponoramic pictures. Great colours, reflection, sharpness, and light make this shot just unique and extremely beautiful.
Bravo
Alana

Angshu (56760) 2006-06-07 3:32

Hi Tan
Beautiful panoramic view, with excellent colours & DOF. The reflections are crystal clear & the blue is typically 'Tan'
Well done indeed!
Regards
Angshu

Kirych (2716) 2006-06-07 4:23

Hi, Tan!
Wonderful morning landscape with reflection! I like deep blue color and whote mountains. Good composition. Tanya.

PixelTerror (0) 2006-06-07 4:36

Hi Tan,
So nice ! A wonder of clarity and reflections in this perfect mirror, and the ideal light to complement this, lucky day !
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-06-07 5:16

Hello Tan
Mniam, sweet image. Wonderful landscape and amazing reflection in the calm water in the foreground.
Regards

Gerrit (62042) 2006-06-07 7:30

Hi Tan,
the reflections are as clear as the objects itself in this beautiful panorama with strong colours.
Thanks and regards, gerrit

rhizomes (15343) 2006-06-07 10:11

Hi Tan,
Very nice large view ! A lot of little details are visible and I like it (like the "grass" on the water)...
I like the strong colors wih the polarizer.
Christophe

InasiaJones (31566) 2006-06-07 10:42

Hi Tan

Is there a place where you haven’t been Tan?... Excellent panorama photo with superb reflection. I like your composition with the horizon line on the upper 2/3.

The colours are pure and vivid and light offers great contrast. Impressive sharpness and perfect aperture that allows to contemplate those far away snowy mountains (Sierra Nevada?).

Well done,

André

Tezic (17867) 2006-06-07 11:00

Tan merhaba,
Suyun farklı renk bölgelerindeki yansımalar çok iyi olmuş..tebrikler..
slm-coşkun

carper (96) 2006-06-07 11:17

it's a quality shot Tan,
the big one is very nice even as the little one, the composition is very nice with the fantastic reflection, very good work.
gr. jaap

Tue (91700) 2006-06-07 11:18

Hej Tan,
Wonderful nature here in this photo and a very good large version too. I love the beautiful reflections and the shapes of those rocks look also great. Very good work and thanks for sharing!
Hilsen,
Lars

toniox (878) 2006-06-07 11:51

Hi Tan, simply wonderfull ! I'have a great pleasure to watch the large version. Thanks for sharing.

mbasil (2129) 2006-06-07 12:03 [Comment]

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delkoo (68) 2006-06-07 12:10

hi tan
un excellent pano whit lot of details, clear and sharpness.

well done
didier

gilou530 (34) 2006-06-07 12:18

salut tan
impressionnant ces reflets de ces monts américains, couleurs saturées superbes, comme d'hab.
amitiés
gilbert

pboehringer (770) 2006-06-07 13:23

Awsome POV with excellent light conditions. The fact that you didn't have, or almost didn't have, any wind helps a lot.

emjleclercq (15778) 2006-06-07 17:12

A beautifull panorama, all the more since cropping the picture did not alter the sharpness of it. The reflexion on the water is very impressive, the mix of blues between lake and sky very nice and the mountains in the background, covered with snow, like a dream of mountains' photographers.

All the best,

Emmanuel

rbcy1974 (20758) 2006-06-07 17:17

Hello Tan
Not too much time for TE lately. Excellent panoramic shot.
Really well done. What a surrealistic landscape. It reminds me of a science fiction movie.
Cheers
Daniel

Mat87 (225) 2006-06-07 17:50

Hello Tan!

I came back and I saw this beautiful shot! It's just amazing, the quality is wonderful. The composition and the reflection are marvelous.
Regards...Maciek

Ann75 (0) 2006-06-07 23:18

Hi Tan,

Wow, the reflection is awesome, it's like this scenery is sitting on a mirror! Great composition with so many beautiful elements and such great sharpness. The detail of the snowcapped mountains in the background is also amazing!

Greetings,
Ann

Cormac (26565) 2006-06-08 11:08

Wonderful shot! This one really has a lot of appeal because of the intense colour and the great contrast. The mirror like reflection is good too, giving this a nice, balanced look to it. Great work!

Budapestman (82620) 2006-06-08 14:49

Hi Tan!
Super. Simple thing to write critique and give points to you. Fantastic landscape, beautiful colours. Fabled.
Nice days,
George

AthaPan (0) 2006-06-08 15:14

Hi Tan

You are the definition of "Globetrotter".
From nearly every part of this world you show us amazing photos.

This photo is so brilliant...the tranquil water, the mountains...

Well done
Sakis and big respect

Xalkida (11744) 2006-06-08 15:38

Hi Tan

Wonderful panoramic view of this fine place. Excellent reflections on calm water. Very nice job with one frame only!

DownUnder (1177) 2006-06-08 22:17

Tan, you must be going through so many boots, why not another one :)) I can not even catch up with your postings.. this is another great shot, all have been said already.. yürekten tebrikler..

Alaettin

keribar (43841) 2006-06-09 0:12

Hello Tan,

When I look at your portolio in TE, I realize that compared to your extensive energy and travels all around the world, I am well in the back. In Turkey I am known as an extensive traveller, but if they had known you they would throw me into the basket.

Not only there is great diversity, but your pictures are striking as color, composition, light and beauty are concerned.

bazal (7900) 2006-06-09 4:48

Hi Tan.
The large version of this panoramic picture is just amazing. It's both due to the natural impressive aspect of this place and to the quality of your photograph.
Thanks for sharing.

marjan (7) 2006-06-09 15:09

Hi Tan, with this photo you proof tha you are master of landacaps photography. Fantastic POv and coloures. TFS
Majrna

veronika (6058) 2006-06-09 16:00

Hi Tan,
very good panoramatic, looks very naturally and if you turn it vice-versa, it would be great :)
Nice evening
Vero

donluicu (24741) 2006-06-09 17:00

Hi Tan
this LP is simply amazing..
i see a great game of reflections, and outstanding colors..
bravo

loic

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2006-06-09 17:50

Merhaba,
Renkleriyle, netliğiyle, yansımalarıyla mükemmel bir çalışma...
İyi haftasonu dileklerimle. Ahmet

stasia (405) 2006-06-09 18:03

Excellent colours, composition. Nice and sharp. Such interesting landscape.

Didi (61589) 2006-06-09 18:39

Salam Tan
Very nice fascinating view; the rock in the middle looks like a Viking Drakkar.
Colour and sharpness are magnificient.
Cheers

peter1892 (1681) 2006-06-09 18:46

Hi Tan,

My impression upon seeing this one is...well actually I can't say it here as it'd probably involve a lot of swearing! but in a good way ;)

So what can I say...it's a superb panorama, with excellent colours (that polarising filter is really earning it's pay!). Great vision on your part in seeing the potential here & geting the crop absolutely spot on.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-06-09 19:35

The reflections are beautiful here, I like the bright vibrant colours and the sky is a beauty, well done

tcht (7565) 2006-06-10 14:22

Hi Tan,
THat's a trully perfect reflection shot. Great lighting, angles and impressive colours. The calm atmosphere of this place makes this pic very pleasant to look at. TFS!Congratz!
Cheukhin

davy (231) 2006-06-12 3:35

Tan,

Seriously nice shot, great composition. I haven't been on TE for about a year due to my studies, there's just so much great stuff on here since I lasst looked.

Davy

Jeronimo (1382) 2006-06-12 11:14

Who, this is an impressionant photo with the reflect of the white mountain in the lake. Rock is the element who make the difference and add dinamic touch in the photo. Well done Tan.

smarrero (530) 2006-06-12 19:05

Hello Tan,

nice shot. Fantastic POV. The sky colour is great and the composition is fantastic. The reflection wonder me very much.

Thanks for share it.
Sergio.

anesugur (18789) 2006-06-13 3:21

Merhaba Tan,
Son derece ilgimç bir yer.Oldukça ıssız ve vahşi
Fotoğraftada çok güzel görünüyor.
Eline sağlık. Uğur.

jbweasle (9393) 2006-06-13 15:59

Hello Tan, this is a stunning shot. The reflection is awesome and the lake is almost like a mirror. Wonderful contrasts especially with the darkening of the water in the foreground. Superb detail which is brought out even better in the large version.

rabdelnoor (3423) 2006-06-13 22:55

Hi Tan,
What an impressive panorama. The morning light is just superb and the lake reflection is indeed the high point of this shot. Great work.
Regards
Ricardo

manatee (4668) 2006-06-21 17:40

Exelent picture the reflex in the water is amazing and the snow in the mountais makes it even better, i like the light the day looks a so nice day, even I know was a cold day.
I was there like 3 years ago, there was a lote of mosquitos and the water is so smelly by the mineral there, I took somoe picture but I think so this is so mcuh better than my, so maybe some day I will upload.
Congratulations

tonyking (1612) 2006-06-27 4:15

Hey Tan,
Sorry to take so long to respond.. With the workload around here, I'm having difficulty keeping up with things.
I was here during my travels in 2002 but a very tight schedule meant we couldn't stop. Your photo of the lake is totally amazing. The deep hues of blue and the beautifully sharp reflections really caught my eye. The composition, contrast, and light control are all brilliant and your image quality, as I've come to expect from you, is truly outstanding.
Thanks for sharing this stunning pic and for giving me a reminder of a wonderful adventure.

Hugs,
Tony

MLINES (12516) 2006-08-06 17:25

Hi Tan, An unusual formation in this blue-coloured lake. Nice wide panarama makes it good to view and the large version even better. Perfect reflections are good. So many wonderful places we never know exist out there. TFS. Murray.