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Bridgers Panoramic from Gootch Hill

Here's the latest in my continuing quest for the perfect panoramic shot of the Bridgers near Bozeman, Montana. I took a series of 12 separate (portrait-oriented) shots and stitched them using CS4. 

The resulting file is a beast - the 72dpi version I exported from LightRoom is still over 6MB. 
 
While I like the vantage point, this spot lacks the visual interest in the foreground that makes it a true winner. But that's OK - I've got another spot up my sleeve that I think is going to be pretty awesome...
 
Shot with my Olympus E30 and Zuiko 50-200mm lens for 1/60sec at f/11, ISO 100.

Posted July 20, 2010
Jul 21, 2010
Adrienne said...
It's a good shot. Your PS/matching edges work is excellent :) I might recommend tinkering with contrast -- something I struggle with when I do distant landscape shots. There aren't any dark darks or light lights in this photo. This photo has a nice, soft quality to it, but adding a little depth to it might give it the visual interest you're looking for. Just a thought :)
Jul 21, 2010
Steve said...
Nice shot. I've noticed a definite lack of imaginative photographs of the Bridgers, so it's nice to see someone working towards it. What time of day was this?
Jul 21, 2010
Tim Leonhardt said...
Thanks for the comment, Adrienne. I generated this pano off .jpgs, but have the matching RAW files that would give me more flexibility to play with contrast.
Steve: I shot this in the evening, about 7.30pm or so.
Aug 08, 2010
ugur arcan said...
i lived in bozeman for 5 years. these images are awesome, i totally miss it!!