I did, Canon 5DII and 24-105. Usually my kit includes the 24 TS-E-II, sigma 50 art and 70-200 2.8 IS II, but due to weight and space I rented the 24-105 as my do-all for this trip. Not quite as sharp and clear/contrasty as my best lenses, but I wouldn't have wanted to carry any more!
Despite not having your best lens the shots are incredible. I admire the dedication of climbers who opt to carry a full DSLR setup. That's a lot of extra weight.
BradBartick - Jul 12, 2015 10:33 am - Hasn't voted
I had a polarizer on the majority of the time, but the softness comes from my post processing style that I've used for many years. The actual methods I use are always changing as new software developments and such come out, but I've tailored my exposure settings and shooting style to feed into a post processing workflow to maximize detail through the dynamic range.
I was also in the party of three (with kbreth) that shared the last two camps with you. We had no idea what you had been through previously. It was certainly hot(!), but an absolutely beautiful trip. Your pictures capture it perfectly. And I am glad to hear that your trip out went smoothly.
EastKing - Jul 8, 2015 12:37 pm - Voted 10/10
Great report!!!Nice photos!!
osgumero - Jul 8, 2015 5:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice!Second the nice photos comment. I need to get up there and do that trip.
nickmech - Jul 9, 2015 2:02 am - Hasn't voted
Good Story75-88 lb packs? Are you kidding me? You guys were doomed from the start.
Those are some pretty pictures though.
Mike Lewis - Jul 9, 2015 3:23 am - Voted 10/10
Great photosI have to agree with Nick. But I'm sure you learned that lesson by now. 40-55 lb packs would probably be more appropriate in the future.
Amazing effort given the circumstances and quite the first time presence here on SP.
NatDeroxL7 - Jul 10, 2015 12:31 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great photosYeah, we won't be packing like that again, that's for sure!
wfinley - Jul 9, 2015 9:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Amazing photos!Absolute incredible color and sharpness. Did you haul a full frame DSLR on the route??
NatDeroxL7 - Jul 10, 2015 12:34 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Amazing photos!I did, Canon 5DII and 24-105. Usually my kit includes the 24 TS-E-II, sigma 50 art and 70-200 2.8 IS II, but due to weight and space I rented the 24-105 as my do-all for this trip. Not quite as sharp and clear/contrasty as my best lenses, but I wouldn't have wanted to carry any more!
wfinley - Jul 10, 2015 1:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Amazing photos!Despite not having your best lens the shots are incredible. I admire the dedication of climbers who opt to carry a full DSLR setup. That's a lot of extra weight.
BradBartick - Jul 12, 2015 10:33 am - Hasn't voted
Excellent photosAmong the best I have ever seen.
willithewanderer - Jul 12, 2015 4:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Incredible PhotosYour photos are incredible! Do you use a filter on your lens? If so what type? I love the softness you are able to get in your shots.
NatDeroxL7 - Jul 13, 2015 10:01 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Incredible PhotosI had a polarizer on the majority of the time, but the softness comes from my post processing style that I've used for many years. The actual methods I use are always changing as new software developments and such come out, but I've tailored my exposure settings and shooting style to feed into a post processing workflow to maximize detail through the dynamic range.
kbreth - Jul 12, 2015 9:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Did you see us?We were on the traverse June 25-28 and found a group that sounds like it might be yours. We camped with this group at White Rock and Cub Lakes.
NatDeroxL7 - Jul 13, 2015 10:02 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Did you see us?Yeah I definitely think that was us!
ACullen - Jul 13, 2015 8:42 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Did you see us?I was also in the party of three (with kbreth) that shared the last two camps with you. We had no idea what you had been through previously. It was certainly hot(!), but an absolutely beautiful trip. Your pictures capture it perfectly. And I am glad to hear that your trip out went smoothly.