GS III: Rainy Day Swim

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 16, 2011163 views8 comments

Gentle Spectacle III: Rainy Day Swim

Another in a series of low-contrast, soft-color images that touch me deeply without making a staggering impact. Not a "jaw-dropper," that reaches out and grabs a person, but an image the holds my attention if I stop and take the time to look into it.

This is one that I made while floating on a wilderness lake on one of those days of intermittent rain. I had the whole lake to myself for two days. I realized that -- unlike humans -- many of the lake's inhabitants don't hide out during the rain. (A landscape with a bird, rather than a bird picture, so I think this is the proper gallery.)

Please see the larger version.

Canon 50D
Sigma 17-70
1/125 sec. @ f/7.1; ISO 200
Hand-held from canoe

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Good job making those drops stand out, Wayne--that aint easy to do! I also like the mysterious head turn of the bird. Cool shot!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

Simple and a fantastic depiction of nature. The look of the streaking rain and the loon which is ever so slightly looking "up" make this

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 16, 2011 at 10:47 PM

This is a very sweet shot and the rain is definitely the frosting on the cake. The loon is an interesting addition, Excellent composition.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM

I can't recall seeing another image that details raindrops as clearly as this. Beautiful composition and the loon is perfectly placed. Really nice shot.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM

The off-center water fowl makes for a very pleasing comp. The soft light works perfectly to suggest a rainy atmosphere. I like the fact that there is no sky here.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on October 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

I really like how the rain affects the lighting of the BG.Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 18, 2011 at 2:27 PM

Wayne, I enjoy the subtle colors and textures in your image a lot. Your composition keeps my attention and it is a pleasure for me to explore all the delightful details.

Peter

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 18, 2011 at 4:47 PM

I love the lines in the rain as they streak across the scene. Nicely done, Wayne.

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