Zephyr

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 15, 2009845 views23 comments

I took this last week, still trying to adjust to this area, but I think I'm starting develop a style for up here!

I took this at Three Island Lake right after the sun had set. I was waist deep in water when I took this, and the hardest part was not producing any ripples that would've disrupted the lily pads and grasses.

Comments and critiques appreciated!

5D Mark II - 16-35mm f/2.8 II @ 16mm - Tripod/cable release - Polarizer/3-stop GND

ISO 50 - f/22 - 210 seconds

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on September 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM

Very interesting combination of quiet and motion here. The composition really sings.

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Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on September 15, 2009 at 5:20 PM

Beautiful composition and colors... I love it.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on September 15, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Everything works in this Ben - the motion, the vertical lines, the lily pads, and the rich blues. Love it!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on September 15, 2009 at 6:51 PM

Really well done. The dark and dreamy atmosphere is very powerful.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on September 15, 2009 at 7:15 PM

Hockey town, you move to MN?
I have a special place in my heart for Minnesota used to go to the boundary waters yearly. This is neat Benjamin. I love the cool of the night setting in. Very poetic as the reeds move slightly and the lilies are great

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Benjamin Olson on September 15, 2009 at 7:19 PM

Anthony,

I was actually born and raised in Minnesota, I just moved to Bemidji to go to Bemidji State.

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Comment posted by Chris Kayler on September 15, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Beautiful image, Benjamin!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 15, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Just an excellent comp. This is very reminiscent to me of Brandenburg's work. And that would be a huge compliment.

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on September 15, 2009 at 9:17 PM

Benjamin...I really like this and you were very successful at this whereas I was not with a very similar comp in a lake with reeds and lily pads well after sunset. the difference is that your lily pag is sharp even though the reeds convey the movement of the evening breeze. I like the overall dark colors...consistent with that time of night... well done.

Reed

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on September 15, 2009 at 9:59 PM

Looks like Minnesota is growing on you, Benjamin. This is wonderful. I love the overall darkness and streaking clouds. Keep 'em coming!

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on September 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Very well done! The streaky clouds on top make the image extra special.

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on September 15, 2009 at 10:12 PM

This is just sublime! I love those rich blues and the expansive composition, while still maintaining an intimate view of the lily pads in the foreground. Excellent in every way.

Guy

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Comment posted by Joel Truckenbrod on September 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM

I really like the dark mood and impressionistic feel of this Ben - I agree that there are some parallels to Jim's work, but it's certainly all your own. Keep getting out there!

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on September 15, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Fantastic image

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Comment posted by Jesse Speer on September 15, 2009 at 11:12 PM

Superb work, from start to finish. Nothing to critique, I love it. One of my favorite times of the day.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on September 16, 2009 at 12:45 AM

Lovely moody shot and I love the leaves of the water lillies in the fg. Excellent!

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on September 16, 2009 at 2:22 AM

great. 210 seconds - whoa, that's hard to keep still for so long. moskitos must have liked it a lot!

georg

Registered on July 5, 2006, 272 Posts, 2823 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Rice on September 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM

Nice work, Ben. Way to adjust to your new environment! Aren't colors in nature just amazing?

Good D1 hockey up there!

Registered on February 2, 2009, 36 Posts, 96 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 16, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Outstanding!

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Comment posted by Helio Cristovao on September 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Very well balanced composition, and good use of long exposure to achieve the dynamic in the sky and grasses in FG. The reflected clouds and sunset light really gives it a special touch.

Registered on September 15, 2009, 83 Posts, 434 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on September 16, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Love the mood of this shot, great deep colors and contrast, fits perfectly for this scene. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 16, 2009 at 11:45 PM

I'm always tron between liking or disliking wind blown motion blur. I think it works pretty well here. I really like the comp overall, and the cool blues.

Chris

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM

Wonderful elements here, combining to make a spectacular shot.
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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