Renaissance Light

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 3, 2010660 views13 comments

Some of you may have seen this on facebook already. Another taken while leading a workshop last weekend in the Gorge. I love this kind of light, very reminiscent of the rich tones seen in renaissance paintings, and paintings of the Hudson River School. This is probably my favorite from all my shots in the Gorge so far this year.

5D II
70-200L f/4
1 sec, f/16, ISO 100

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13 comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on May 3, 2010 at 2:32 AM

I can see why this is your favorite, Zack. Gorgeous light and composition. The tones are reminiscent of renaissance paintings. Lovely image.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 3, 2010 at 3:17 AM

I see what you mean about the light which I have seen favoured by Renaissance painters and before. The effect is very painterly and beautiful as well.

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 3, 2010 at 8:47 AM

A little artistic license and printed on a good canvas and this image would be hard to distinguish from a period piece. Beautiful rendering Zach.

I'm sure you're workshop students were thrilled at this sight.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 3, 2010 at 9:17 AM

Beautiful light and color! This is great.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, Wi.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on May 3, 2010 at 5:55 PM

That is pretty amazing Zack.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on May 3, 2010 at 10:35 PM

I've always like this scene and you have captured it well Zack. Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on May 3, 2010 at 11:58 PM

Beautiful light, Zack. Feels peaceful.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on May 4, 2010 at 3:22 AM

Beautiful light, love the colors in this, great comp.

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Comment posted by Mary Christopher S on May 4, 2010 at 11:18 AM

You've captured the light perfectly. Very nice image. Well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 4, 2010 at 11:51 PM

Yeah, that is some sweet light! I think this is the nicest shot from this viewpoint I've seen. At least in recent memory. Really nice!

Chris

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 12, 2010 at 4:10 PM

I didn't see this when you first posted it, but this is gorgeous! I love the rich greens and the lovely pastels. Superb Zack - congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 12, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Zack, congreats on another fine EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by David Cobb on May 14, 2010 at 12:20 AM

A classic place, and under these conditions spectacular. Wonderful capture and processing Zack, and congrats on the EP!

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