Surreal Morning

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 9, 2011253 views12 comments

Shot this from my campsite on Sweetwater Lake a few years back. It was a great morning; had the entire lake to myself on a cold, crisp, foggy morn.

Larger version available for better detail.

D2x w/ 18-35 @ 18mm
1/320 @ f/11 - MLU and mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 6, CS4, TK's actions

Your thoughts are always appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

The kind of place I would love. Beautiful morning light and I can just feel the crisp cool morning. The fog really adds to the feel here along with the beautiful cool blue color. I enjoy the small ripples in the water too. Almost looks like a touch of fall in the air! Very pleasing image for me Bill. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM

I think you nailed the moment, Bill! The lifting fog, the slight breeze rippling the water, the beginning of fall colors—really nice! I love an image that invokes remembered feelings!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM

Nice comp, and the fog lends to the mood. An image that takes me right there and leads me to an introspective walk along that lake. Very well done.

And wow, Bill! 18,000 comments! Congratulations on your commitment to this forum!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM

I can feel the chill. the shadows and rich blues keep the temperature of the image cool and the ripples and rising fog give it a serenity I really like.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 9, 2011 at 3:35 PM

Bill, you captured a unique moment to my eye. Lighting and exposure is excellent in my opinion, the image reflects the atmosphere impressively to me. I appreciate especially the spontaneity you show us here. Thanks for sharing.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Yiming Hu on September 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Nice capture of the moment. Fall is coming and I expect to see some of the mist over water myself.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 10, 2011 at 3:59 AM

You captured this moment very well. I love the light and the mood it creates.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 10, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Bill,

Excellent job in taking a "hot light" situation and creating a striking image. Of course the fog/mist rising off the water creates the conditions for the great back lighting here and you did well in capturing this.

And yes indeed, Congratulations on your 18,000th comment. Your images, participation and contributions to NPN are Tops! So glad to have you as part of this community. Thanks Bill!

Lon

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on September 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM

WOW!! Great work Bill!!!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 10, 2011 at 3:09 PM

Special and especially difficult light, Bill. I like the way you handled it. For whatever reason, I don't think I'd've guessed Florida here.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on September 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Definitely like the composition Bill. Nice work on a difficult exposure.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on September 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM

Now this is a bright happy comp. The sun lights up the mist and trees just the way I like. Good job obscuring the sun with the tree.

My favorite from you as of late.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments