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Snake River, Grand Tetons National Park

© Ken Smith

Snake River, Grand Tetons National Park

Uploaded: May 26, 2006 20:40:45

Description

Shot last week using the Hoya IR 72 filter with the older style Olympus C2100 camera.

The greens turn into whites and blue skies turn into black skies.

Comments

Dennis Flanagan level-classic May 26, 2006

This shot is worth the cost of the vacation alone. The headwaters of the mighty Snake River and the Tetons in the background created a great vista. #453174

Life Expressions May 26, 2006

Beautiful image, Ken!! #2820592

Hector Contreras May 27, 2006

Wow Gorgeous shot Ken
Heco

#2820638

Hendrik Storme May 27, 2006

Beautiful landscape! Fantastic capture, Ken! #2821010

Jeremy Henderson May 27, 2006

I've seen so many similar shots, but this one in IR is definitely unique. I really need to get up there sometime. Can't wait to see more - I'm sure you're stocked up with great images! #2821173

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 27, 2006

This is outstanding Ken...amazing details with the IR lens...this is one I am sure we will see again...bet you got a ton of wonderful shots! Have a nice weekend! #2821274

David Phalen May 27, 2006

A wonderful vista made special by IR! #2821333

Carolyn Foster Spano May 27, 2006

Unbelievably GORGEOUS!!!! Simply
breathtaking. #2821369

Nina Shields May 27, 2006

Very dramatic image; looks as if mankind is gone! Stunning scenery and composition; Congratulations! #2821493

Ronald F. Fischer May 27, 2006

Ken, this is awesome in IR! I am definitly going to have to get me one of those filters soon!! #2821514

Corinne M. Thompson May 27, 2006

Wow...this is stunning! Excellent capture...love the effects of the filter! #2821617

Cathy Barrows May 27, 2006

gorgeous #2822057

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 27, 2006

Wow..What a beauty! Love the colors!! #2822066

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe May 27, 2006

Another fabulous IR photo....just LOVE this one! Looking forward to seeing the gold medal here!

ccc #2822930

Pat Gamwell May 27, 2006

Yet another breathtaking image, Ken! IR is definetely one of my favorite effects! #2823126

Ken Smith level-classic May 27, 2006

Thanks everyone for all the nice comments. #2823209

Kerby Pfrangle May 27, 2006

Beautiful Ken. Love your tones and colors amazing work. #2823217

Goshka G. May 27, 2006

Gorgeous scenic!!! #2823244

Renee Doyle May 27, 2006

.... and all of this in the hands of Ken turns into a stunning image!!!!! Beautiful scene!!!!
#2823251

Roger Bernabo May 27, 2006

A wonderful and recognizable scene; IR truly makes this a Smith special! #2823526

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 28, 2006

Smith special I like that! Beautiful shot, Ken! #2824111

Ken Smith level-classic May 28, 2006

Kerby, Goshka, Renee, Roger, and Linda, you all are being way too kind. THanks for the nice words. #2824157

Cathy Barrows May 28, 2006

can't wait to see this camera in action in atl...may have to buy one...this is stunning and I just love it #2824276

Kaye Burazin May 28, 2006

Love the effect Ken. What a breathtaking scene. #2824727

John Connolly May 28, 2006

WOW!! Ken, this ia a powerful image, well captured and presented. I hope my c730UZ can produce such a high quality image. #2825446

Ken Smith level-classic May 28, 2006

Cathy, Kaye, and John, thanks so much for your great comments. #2825451

Carla Metzler May 29, 2006

This is gorgeous, Ken!! #2827515

She-She Killough May 29, 2006

Beautiful image Ken! Love the IR effect! #2827880

Jill Odice level-classic May 29, 2006

This is incredibly beautiful! I thought it was snow! This should be a grand prize winner in my opinion! :-) #2828410

Ken Smith level-classic May 29, 2006

Carla, Sheesh, and Jill, thanks so much for your great comments. And Jill, you're being way too kind. :-) #2829031

Kenneth Mucke May 29, 2006

amazing capture Ken...crystal clear...I love the presentation #2829888

Darryl Wilkinson May 29, 2006

Ken, This is a magnificent shot and use of IR, er whatever :) Wish I could've been there...someday... #2830005

Tammy Scott May 30, 2006

GORGEOUS image! Very majestic! #2830598

Sharon Day June 05, 2006

Awesome shot, Ken!!! This is just gorgeous! #2857159

Darryl Wilkinson June 20, 2006

WTG, Ken! Congratulations on your finalist awards! #2923430

Renee Doyle June 21, 2006

Big congrats to you Ken on this fantastic finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round!
#2923733

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 21, 2006

I stick with my original comment. Great shot, congratulations. #2923795

Susan Jane Allen level-classic June 21, 2006

Congrats on your finalist! #2924151

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 21, 2006

TERRIFIC KEN!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! #2924269

Jenny Bosmans June 21, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Ken!! :) #2924436

Bill Wyatt June 21, 2006

Congratulations, Ken! #2924518

Nadya Johnson June 21, 2006

Congratulations, Ken on your outstanding finalist! #2924741

Jack R. Perry June 21, 2006

Great shot, well deserved finalist Ken. #2924876

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe June 21, 2006

Personally, I think this is the grand prize winner! Congrats, Ken!

ccc #2925053

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 21, 2006

The Smith special is right! Awesome win and I hope this goes a long ways! #2925557

Mary N C. Taitt June 21, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nice work! :-D #2925782

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 21, 2006

Ken, congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #2925836

Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 21, 2006

Way to go Ken, congrats on your awesome finalist! #2925904

Sharon Day June 21, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist, Ken!!! #2926100

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston June 21, 2006

Congrats, Ken! #2926850

David Phalen June 21, 2006

I should hope this is a Finalist! Congrats and good luck in the next round. #2926888

Emile Abbott level-classic June 21, 2006

Congratulation on a supurb and awesome finalist, Ken. #2927437

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 21, 2006

Congrats Ken on your excellent Finalist! Jeff #2927555

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 21, 2006

Huge congratulations, Ken! #2927778

Kara L. Hendricks June 21, 2006

Congrats to you and best of luck in the next round!!! #2927978

Bridgette B June 21, 2006

Congrats Ken! #2928025

Hendrik Storme June 21, 2006

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!

#2928493

Ray Clarke June 21, 2006

Congratultions Ken, well deserved #2928549

Jenny D June 21, 2006

Congrats! #2930162

Mary Timman June 21, 2006

Love the Infra REd..congratulations!
Good Luck! #2930304

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 21, 2006

Such a stunning scene Ken, congrats and good luck! #2930460

Ken Smith level-classic June 21, 2006

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments!!! #2930471

Tamara K. Walker level-classic June 21, 2006


Just think if there were two Ken Smiths between the two of you you might catch up Dennis.

A well deserved congratulations this should be worth double points. #2931310

Kristi A. Howson June 21, 2006

This is outstanding Jill...love it! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! #2931521

Kristi A. Howson June 21, 2006

Sorry about that "Ken"...:) #2931535

Corinne M. Thompson June 21, 2006

Congrats on your Finalist Ken! #2931649

Pat Gamwell June 21, 2006

This one deserves the 'gold'! CONGRATS on round 1!!! #2931811

Carla Metzler June 22, 2006

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ken #2932765

Clemente do Rosario June 22, 2006

Beautiful image, very well done Ken! #2932775

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2006

gorgeous! congrats! #2933872

Mário Ferreira June 22, 2006

Well deserved Ken; the effect is well balanced here with this subect; I like all your gallerie too.

Congrats Ken #2934487

Bobbie Davis June 22, 2006

Well deserved Ken! Congrats! #2936129

Roger Bernabo June 22, 2006

Tremendous Finalist Ken! #2937033

Hector Contreras June 22, 2006

Congrats on your Finalist
Heco #2937122

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 22, 2006

Ken, Congratulations on this well deserving WIN!! #2937586

Robyn Mackenzie June 22, 2006

Fabulous winner, Ken!! Congratulations!! #2937625

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2006

This is outstanding Ken, one of the best infrared images I have ever seen, a big congratulations on your win!! #2937628

Cora Miller level-classic June 22, 2006

What a shot! The IR makes it really special. Looks like I got here too late for finalist congratulations but a BIG congratulations on your win! #2937660

Darryl Wilkinson June 23, 2006

Ken, Awesome rendering to this WINNER! Congratulations!!! #2937949

Kate Jackson June 23, 2006

Wonderful scene and effects Ken! Many congratulations on this winner! #2938051

Bill Wyatt June 23, 2006

Congratulations on your winner, Ken! This is so beautiful it leaves me speachless! #2938476

Judyann Plante June 23, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning winner, Ken!

Judyann ><> #2938538

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 23, 2006

WOW WOW WOW! This is OUTSTANDING NEWS KEN!!! So happy for you on this!!!! Well deserved! #2938573

Hendrik Storme June 23, 2006

Great winner, congrats Ken!!! #2938598

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations!!! Awesome shot! #2938670

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulation Mr. Smith on your nice new Gold Button! #2938675

Jenny Bosmans June 23, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Ken!! :) #2938845

Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 23, 2006

Awesome work Ken, big congratulations on your win! #2938937

Bobbie Davis June 23, 2006

Congrats on your win! #2939043

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiufl second place winner. #2939204

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 23, 2006

Congratulations Ken!! This is awesome!! <>< #2939270

Jack R. Perry June 23, 2006

A GREAT WIN! #2939315

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 23, 2006

Wonderful Ken! Big congrats on your win! #2939764

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 23, 2006

Wonderful Ken! Big congrats on your win! #2939765

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 23, 2006

You hit a Home Run with this image Ken! Great work and a well deserved winner! Congrats!! Jeff #2940615

Tamara K. Walker level-classic June 23, 2006

You earned your points, sincere congratulations. #2941106

Corinne M. Thompson June 23, 2006

WTG Ken....Congrats on your Second Place Win! #2941428

Kristi A. Howson June 23, 2006

Awesome Ken...so glad to see this win!!! Congratulations on this fantastic winner! #2942050

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe June 23, 2006

Way to go, Ken! SO happy for you!

ccc #2942222

Ken Smith level-classic June 23, 2006

Wow, what a surprise. THanks everyone for all the nice words!!! #2942376

Nobu Nagase June 23, 2006

Congratulations on your great win!!! #2942726

Judy S. Fung June 23, 2006

Congrats on your win, Ken! #2942765

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston June 23, 2006

Congrats Ken!! #2942881

Janine Russell level-classic June 23, 2006

Ken, excellent detail, exposure and composition; congratulations on your Second Place win. #2942895

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 23, 2006

My heartiest congratulations, Ken!! #2943289

Colette M. Metcalf June 24, 2006

Congratulations on your WIN, Ken!!! #2943729

Sharon Day June 24, 2006

This is so beautiful, Ken!!! Big Congratulations on your 2nd place win! #2944883

Nadya Johnson June 24, 2006

Congratulations on your winner,Ken! #2944924

gloria s. kasse vega June 24, 2006

Congratulations!! #2946232

Ronald Balthazor June 25, 2006

Congratulations, Ken. Stunning landscape. #2948994

Ken Smith level-classic June 25, 2006

Thanks so much everyone, for all the very nice comments. #2949307

David Phalen June 27, 2006

Well, of course! Congrats on your well deserved win! #2955933

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 10, 2006

I can't believe I missed this... truly spectacular! A belated congratulations! #3010851

Dawn Leslie July 11, 2006

This is stunning! #3014884

Emile Abbott level-classic July 16, 2006

Big congratulations Ken on a magnificant capture and win. Way to go buddy. #3036416

July 17, 2006

I really want one of those astounding IR hoya filters. They are so hard to find here in Kansas City, Missouri for 67mm unfortunately.

I'm also not too sure of how well those work with my nikon d200 digital.

Nice use of composition and color.
#3038823

Thomas Lam July 24, 2006

Beautiful image. #3070429

Life Expressions July 24, 2006

Many congrats, Ken!! WTG! #3073094

Life Expressions July 24, 2006

Overlook me...it's late..I read the date wrong...lol #3073136

Mary N C. Taitt July 26, 2006

I love this too, congratulations again! #3083956

She-She Killough July 26, 2006

Looks like I am late again! Congrats on this Awesome winner Ken! #3085785

August 03, 2006

Super job. #3121477

Donna R. Wageman December 29, 2009

INCREDIBLE! Bet that is how it looks right at this moment. #8254169

Anne McKinnell April 06, 2010

Hi Ken, just visiting your gallery again and what a treat. A stunning collection. #8515753

Kaye Burazin April 26, 2011

I've been missing out of all your good stuff Ken. This is beyond sensational #9371306

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