Don't forget me

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 5, 2011477 views19 comments

Hey, guys!
Thank you so much for the valuable suggestions on my last image. I have an updated version on the website that was done partly based on your feedback, partly on my creative madness.

Ok, now on to this one. It's from my trip to Norway, back in May. What you see here is the Geiranger fjord at sunset and the Seven Sisters falls. We constantly fought rain on this trip, but this was one of the better moments. It lasted only for a few seconds, but we were there to capture it, actually on an overhang covered in slippery vegetation. Needless to say, I could easily have said a little prayer before hitting the bottom of the fjord.

On the right of the falls, half way, there is a clearing with three cottages probably used by shepherds (quite a feat to build something up there), barely noticeable in this image. I hope it's ok if it stays here. I posted a cool close-up in the Man & Nature gallery if you're interested. Thanks.

450d, Tokina 12-24 at 16mm, f/8, blend of 3 exposures

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

A beautiful place - love the colours of the fjord, the greens surrounding it, and the reds of the sky that add another contrasting element of colour. A very moody and impressive image, and sounds like tough conditions.
Sandy .

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Hi Dorin, Wow, I think this is a beautiful shot. Awesome looking sky and the green trees and blue water looks fantastic. Comp works really good for me too! I thought the large version was a real treat to look at. Beautiful work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Pavel Cakl on September 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM

This is lovely Dorin

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 5, 2011 at 6:05 PM

This is gorgeous Dorin - a delightful mix of colors and an outstanding scene to witness. All in all, an excellent job on the blend too.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on September 5, 2011 at 6:09 PM

lovely scene, i like the comp & colors

Hamed

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on September 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Dorin,

Looks like a magical place. And I think you've captured it's mood.

Paul

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

Gorgeous view Dorin. The light and grandeur of this place is stunning.

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Comment posted by Sebastian Kraus on September 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

In my opinion.... amazing piece of art!

Registered on March 17, 2011, 30 Posts, 132 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on September 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM

Classic fjord image Dorin. Love those brooding skies!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Fantastic, Dorin! What a neat overlook. The bend in the water pulls me right into the scene. Could see cloning that light patch of sky.

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on September 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

What a stunning and beautiful place. Its crazy that those little cottages are built there - thanks for posting the other image of those.

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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on September 5, 2011 at 11:46 PM

Stunning view.

Registered on April 28, 2011, 38 Posts, 733 Comments

Comment posted by Jesse Estes on September 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM

Very nice comp here Dorin, and I love the scene overall

Registered on April 13, 2011, 20 Posts, 174 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM

What a beautiful scene. This is an excellent photograph. Well done!

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 6, 2011 at 11:55 PM

A superb landscape and it looks like a lot of work to get there for this perspective! I love the crisp detail in your photos and the just right processing. Very nicely done, Dorin.

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Comment posted by Verdon on September 6, 2011 at 11:59 PM

AWESOME!!!!!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 7, 2011 at 1:27 AM

Dorin,

A grand view of this beautiful land. I really like the added dusting of snow that separates the lush greenery with the dramatic.

Certainly not as engaging as your previous image, but then quite a bit different landscapes. For me, even though it's quite a grand view and beautiful, it'ss a bit static for me and not much to keep me wanting to come back to keep looking.

Thanks for the disclosure about the cottages. Honestly though, even with a loupe on the monitor I would never have spotted them!

Lon

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on September 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Magestic! The moody sky compliments the sweeping view very nicely.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on September 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Fascinating landscape, Dorin, those waterfalls are incredible! Would have never noticed the village if you hadn't pointed it out. A well executed shot. Congrats

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments