Uploads from Jared Ropelato, tagged sunset, with geodata

Just Wright, Wrights Lake

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:13:27 -0700

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Even after most of the light had faden, this view continued to command my attention. What a spectacular place this is.
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Lupines at the Lake

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:23:16 -0700

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Having seen some great images of lupines this year from some other photographers, I decided to roll out after work yesterday and see what I could find.
The first thing I found was a rattlesnake who seemed not to like my truck very much. Luckily, he backed down and went his own way. The altercation left me very cautious however as I hiked through the tall grasses on my way to the Lupine.
Seeing the eastern shores of Folsom Lake blanketed in purple was pretty special, but I would have to say that the fresh flower smell was even better.
I wasn't fortunate enough to have any clouds, so I minimized the sky and chose to go with some side lighting instead.
If you can, I suggest you find your way over here and see this beautiful landscape for yourself. Super blooms like this only happen every 8 years or so.

Cheers,

Jared Ropelato

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Passage

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:38:44 -0700

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Davenport. I'm a fan. Cheers and happy shooting. I hope the light bends to find you.

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Behind the Curtain, Fly Geyser

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:23:20 -0700

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As you walk around Fly Geyser you notice that this thing has a bit of Beauty, and a bit of the beast. A little Jeckyl and a little Hyde. The color however, is like a rainbow on all sides. Cheers and happy shooting.

Shelter

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:59:38 -0800

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A Place to Rest and get out of the elements.

Changing Directions, Bodega Bay, Ca

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:18:31 -0800

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Sometimes, as photographers, and in life, we get so focussed in a certain direction. I have found that sometimes if you stop, take a breath, and look around, you're able to find something really nice, just "out of frame". Cheers. -jared r.

The Rush

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:07:01 -0800

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You know the Drill. Slam on the breaks, grab the gear, nearly die on the hike down to the ocean, drop the bag somewhere you hope it won't get soaked, lunge out into the ocean and hope you don't destroy all your hard earned gear as you shoot directly into the waves rushing towards you. It doesn't get much better does it? Cheers.

Here Comes the Storm, Lake Tahoe

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:03:28 -0800

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This one goes out to my dad. There's some rough water ahead, but he's a rock.

Take Me There, Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:12:46 -0800

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A slow shutter smooths the evening waves at Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz as the last light of the day splashes a little color in the sky.

Come into the Light

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:13:09 -0800

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There are plenty of rules to composing a great photograph. This shot is does not follow them per se, and is not among them either, per se, but I will say that the view as I stood here nearly floored me. I hope a little of that came through. There was no time to "compose" the shot, so I just put it all in there. Not my best editing work either, but you get the idea. I hope you enjoy the view.

Many Days, Cement Ship

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:50:50 -0800

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There’s something about this ship. Obviously right, or why would it still be there and why would there have been a pier built extending to it? But maybe more than a place to stop and snap a touristy photo, there is a draw here. There is an enchantment that begs one to keep looking, keep surveying, and not to simply hop back in the car and head on to the next coastal attraction. There’s a lasting story here, and something tells me there are a couple more chapters to be written. Maybe it’s just me? Cheers. –jared r.

Following Footsteps, The Crack

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:42:29 -0800

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Just back from a fantastic long weekend in Aptos near Santa Cruz with my Wife. It was a birthday gift from her actually to be able to spend some quality time and also to be in a place so conducive to photography. What a fantastic gift!
I originally wanted to hit up Cripps beach or maybe even Davenport Pier again, but I wasn’t too keen on the idea of my wife following me down any ropes, so I stuck to some safer locals. One spot I’ve wanted to hit for quite some time is the Crack in Davenport. This spot has been PUT TO SLEEP by some seriously talented photographers, and I wanted a chance to put my spin on it.
It was great to see this baby in person, as always, it was much larger in person than it seems in photographs, which always seems to be the case with photographs. In the era of super-wides, perspective and scale get all mussed up. Anywho, I was following in the footsteps of some giants who had put their stamp on this bad mama jama - Jim Patterson
, Jave, James Wang etc, and I wanted to do it justice.
Upon arrival, I scoped, scouted, goofed off a bit and then got down to business. I had the great fortune of running into a few great people and flickr contacts as well, which is always a bonus when shooting a killer spot. I bumped into Wilson, and
Aaron M, and I think Willie was there too. I think Wilson said it, it’s always interesting meeting people you know via some social network and then happening upon them in real life. It was a pleasure meeting you all, and I’m sure we’ll end up at the same spectacle of nature again soon. Cheers to all, and happy shooting. –jared r.

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Element Battleground

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:51:46 -0700

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Here’s a shot from down near Carmel. My goal was to head into Point Lobos State Park and find a great spot for a sunset. Turns out, due to budget constraints, they now close the park before sunset and scoot everyone one. I thought about fence hopping, but decided (wisely I think) against it and drove the coast and scanned the map for some other access. I found some…sorta and grabbed this shot.
I shouldn’t say “grabbed” as I tool this shot with a ~50 cliff edge less than 1 foot to my right in the pouring rain cleaning my filters (both sides of two) between each shot. It was hellish to say the least, but as it is with photography, I enjoyed every frustrating and trying second of it. I love photography, I love being out there in the elements. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Have a great week everyone.

–jared r.

Across the Lake, Glacier NP

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:24:55 -0700

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Re-edit of a shot from last summer. Looking on, across Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park as the sun just begins to light the top of the trees. In the still of the morning, the lake allows for a reflection creating a symmetry and balance to the shot.

A Moment of Clarity

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:48:32 -0800

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Lake Tahoe, Ca

Smoothing out the Roughness, Lake Tahoe

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:06:53 -0800

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Letting time smooth out some of the roughness during an incoming storm up at Lake Tahoe.

A Clearing

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:16:56 -0800

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This world offers us so much beauty. I love heading out to find it.

Battle at Bird Woman Falls, Glacier National Park

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:07 -0700

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You see, the sun wanted to come out, it's just that the storm had other plans.

Crater Lake

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:48:03 -0700

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Playing at Crater Lake, but without the mosquitoes! found a hickup with my editing, so I'm trying to work through that now. Cheers.

A Place to Skip Rocks, Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park

nobody@flickr.com (Jared Ropelato) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:51:15 -0700

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Working as a teacher is a great gig. It's a lifestyle really. I wouldn't change it for anything. After the 182 students for the day come and go however, and after the three to four hundred interatctions that it takes to get through the day, I long for more quiet times like this one was. Cheers.