Scott F. Schilling Photography
Sierra Sunrise
Posted by Scott F. Schilling (San Martin, United States) on 4 March 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
The Sun, Moon, Earth, and Sky do an early morning dance in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Taken from Caples Lake along Highway 88.
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bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I really like how the rock and the clouds are kind of mirror images of each other. This is a wonderful image.
4 Mar 2009 5:27am
@bluechameleon: Thanks, I think this is one of my favorites that I took here because the rocks made such a strong foreground element and the sun adds a lot to the shot for me.
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Oh my, that is just super. the color and light are just perfect.
I need to get up into the Sierra before spring arrives.
4 Mar 2009 5:42am
@MontereyJohn: Dear Monterey John, Thanks for the comment - you will have to get up there - lots of snow this year - although spring would not be a bad time either in the Sierra!
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
You are on top of the world here...magnificent.
4 Mar 2009 5:49am
@Suzanne: Suzanne, thanks for the kind words!
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Wonderful space! I like very much the detail of the snow and the rock (incredibly well edited), and also that clean sky with the little moon, the sun raising... only lacked one star;)
Enhorabuena por tu español, y gracias por tus palabras.
4 Mar 2009 6:18am
@Paco Díaz: Paco, gracias por las palabras - la proxima vez buscare una estrellita tambien!
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
isn't it funny how snow is blue during the day and pink at night?
gorgeous photograph...
4 Mar 2009 6:48am
@Seraphine: Seraphine, thanks for the comments - it is interesting the change in colors - during the day the snow is so blue I often have to warm up the photo a bit!
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Your good use of those snow shoes continues. This is breathtaking, Scott. A memorable moment of celestial beauty.
4 Mar 2009 7:02am
@Stephen Phillips: Stephen, thanks for the comments - keep up the great work!
@PATRICK: Patrick, thanks for the kind words!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Snowshoes and maybe a heated tent? My word, you had to be out early to get this gem!
It's all been said ....... simply beautiful in every way.
4 Mar 2009 8:49am
@Judy: Judy, thanks - yes way too early - I needed a nap each day I took these morning shots!
@Veronelle: Thanks for your comment!
Mozhde from mashhad, Iran
And day dancing whith night and night song whith day in skyyyyyy :-)
4 Mar 2009 11:08am
@Mozhde: Thanks for the comments!
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
An exceptional photograph, Scott, and the foreground rocks....... My goodness they are so magnificent as a textural contrast. A breathtaking photograph
4 Mar 2009 11:42am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Paul thanks for the kind words - I am looking forward to the next frame of "prepare for Impact!"
@Lee: Lee, thanks for the comments!
Tony Duque from Raleigh, United States
Wonderful shot, Scott! So much to savor... stunning, both artistically and technically. Hope you had a little thermos of the beverage of your choice, piping hot! Thanks so much for sharing this terrific picture!
4 Mar 2009 1:58pm
@Tony Duque: Tony, thanks for the kind words - This was probably taken only 3 hours after you took your morning shot that day! I had to run back to the cabin and get a hot chocolate!
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Absolutely gorgeous, Scott! Your photograph engenders an overwhelming sense of peace and solitude!
4 Mar 2009 3:26pm
@john4jack: John, thanks for the kind words!
@peter: Peter thanks for the kind words!
@dogilicious: Thanks for the comments!
Miguel Almeida from Lisboa, Portugal
A wonderful frame with a fantastic light, well done.
4 Mar 2009 8:59pm
@Miguel Almeida: Miguel, thanks for the kind words - good to year from you!
Don Smith from California, United States
Excellent capture Scott. Sunstar and moon all in one shot - very rare but perfectly executed!
4 Mar 2009 9:20pm
@Don Smith: Don thanks - I hope you are keeping busy and working hard! Good to hear from you!
ISMERIE from France
Beau cliché.
c'est surprenant l'effet de ce rocher. On a l'impression que la roche a coulé telle de la lave.
;o))
4 Mar 2009 9:48pm
@ISMERIE: Thank you for the kind words Ismerie!
Cricket-Tammy from United States
What a image. I cannot believe all that you were able to capture with this.
4 Mar 2009 9:50pm
@Cricket-Tammy: Thank you for your comments! This was a fun photograph to take.
@shallowregret: Thanks for your comment!
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
superb photo Scott! the light is exceptionally well balanced across the entire frame - especially as you were shooting against the sun! i like the subtle colour tones and composition is great too - the rocks in the foreground got my eyes into the shot...
5 Mar 2009 12:20am
@DarkElf: Thanks for the input and comment - It is good to hear from you.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
What a beautiful shot...The tiny crescent moon is icing on an already beautiful cake. LOVELY :)
5 Mar 2009 1:52am
@Tracy: Tracy thanks for the comment - you are just over the hill from me near Santa Cruz - I am enjoying looking at your Big Sur photos!
Yonatan from Bronx, United States
You have some great elements in here. The photo is very interesting and my eyes keep bouncing around trying to figure out which part they like the most. I think it's the clouds that solidify the image for me.
5 Mar 2009 3:44am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Yonatan, thanks for the comments - it is good to hear from you!
5 Mar 2009 4:53am
