Views from the top
Jul 16, 2023 12:28:03 #
We drove through the Palouse to Steptoe Butte, a 3600 foot butte that provided a view of the entire area. I had my 100 - 400 lens and got out in the parking lot at the top. There was a high wind and we were worried that the oncoming clouds would result in rain or a cloudy day.
My first shot was at 200mm and I realized that this was not the focus setting to capture the breadth of the area. The other panos were shot at 100mm and stitched. As you can see from the position of the sunlight and the clouds, I was able to get roughly 270 degrees of the view from the top. The area at the very top that would allow me a complete 360 degree view required a climb in high wind. I decided to forego that opportunity.
Downloads provide interesting detail of the surrounding farms.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
My first shot was at 200mm and I realized that this was not the focus setting to capture the breadth of the area. The other panos were shot at 100mm and stitched. As you can see from the position of the sunlight and the clouds, I was able to get roughly 270 degrees of the view from the top. The area at the very top that would allow me a complete 360 degree view required a climb in high wind. I decided to forego that opportunity.
Downloads provide interesting detail of the surrounding farms.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
Jul 16, 2023 12:44:34 #
Wow! Beautiful view of the land here! Well done, UTMike! 
Jul 16, 2023 12:45:07 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
Nice work with the panorama images. Steptoe is a great spot for capturing the essence of the Palouse area.
Jul 16, 2023 12:47:42 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
UTMike wrote:
We drove through the Palouse to Steptoe Butte, a 3... (show quote)
Exceptional beauty, Mike. Well done.
Jul 16, 2023 12:48:46 #
Jul 16, 2023 12:53:50 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
Wow! Beautiful view of the land here! Well done, UTMike!
Thanks, a very unusual opportunity.
Jul 16, 2023 12:54:23 #
JFCoupe wrote:
Nice work with the panorama images. Steptoe is a great spot for capturing the essence of the Palouse area.
Thanks, I only wish that I had been better prepared to do it justice.
Jul 16, 2023 12:54:38 #
MosheR wrote:
Exceptional beauty, Mike. Well done.
Thanks, Mel, a great photo op.
Jul 16, 2023 12:55:14 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
They look like abtract art 👍😊
At that altitude and distance, Susan, I think that you are correct.
Jul 16, 2023 13:21:51 #
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Jul 16, 2023 14:52:59 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set!! Mike
Thanks for the encouragement, Frank.
Jul 16, 2023 14:55:03 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Very nice, showing off the area beautifully.
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks for the kind words, Dennis.
Jul 16, 2023 14:57:25 #
These are wonderful, Mike! You did the Palouse very well! Glad you went back through these and shared it's beauty and scope!
Rob
Rob
Jul 16, 2023 15:00:20 #
Umnak wrote:
These are wonderful, Mike! You did the Palouse very well! Glad you went back through these and shared it's beauty and scope!
Rob
Rob
Thanks, Rob. I hope to get back there sometime.
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