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WC #518: Serenity

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 26, 2012569 views16 comments

This is MY idea of "Serenity" - dawn on Lac LeJeune in British Columbia, with rising mist and calling loons.

D300
18-200mm @ 95mm
1/2500 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 320
White balance: Auto

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Rob Graham on January 26, 2012 at 10:47 PM

I envy you and your idea of serenity :). The early light, the mist, and the lone loon all bring a feeling of peace. The pano crop works very well. Beautiful photo, Sandy.

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Comment posted by Mario Moreno on January 26, 2012 at 11:45 PM

A stunning composition Sandy with beautiful light. I'm not sure if your d300 has a temperature control function but if it does I would of increased the temperature slightly to add a touch of warmth to the end result making a great image greater.

Nice work !

Registered on January 24, 2012, 163 Posts, 369 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on January 27, 2012 at 1:53 AM

Gorgeous Sandy, I'm with you on this. It is definitely serene and peaceful. Thanks,

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 27, 2012 at 5:46 AM

Nice Sandy. A peaceful, serene scene indeed!

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on January 27, 2012 at 9:35 AM

This scene while sitting on the end of a pier with a cup of morning coffee- it would be wonderful.
I like the mist off the lake and the fog in the trees that create the nice mood.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 27, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Doug, I prefer it as it was: lying in a small boat, 500 mm lens balanced on the bow, shooting and hearing loons!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

A beautiful photo to go with what must have been an incredible experience. Certainly a serene work of art Sandy!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on January 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM

Beautiful scene. Love the golden hues and the strong silhouette of the loon.

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Comment posted by Larry Fischer on January 28, 2012 at 11:25 AM

I bet you could have heard a pin splash in the water... very vivid presentation of serenity.
Nice work as always.
the fisch

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on January 30, 2012 at 9:14 AM

This is my idea of serenity, too! What a gorgeous shot! That light is just wonderful - and the reflections! Wow! The mist is fantastic - and the bird makes a perfect, subtle point of interest. I love your idea of serenity. Next time, can I come along!?

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on February 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Sandy, congratulations on the WP !

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Excellent, Sandy. The luminous fog is perfect. Congratulations on a well-deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 1, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Excellent depiction of the theme of serenity! This has such a nice, classic, and classy, look to it in addition to the sense of peace and solitude it imparts. Good on the Pick for it.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 1, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Congratulations Sandy this is just a wonderful shot. In the large version I can really appreciate the layers of trees in the background. I love the way the fog almost glows and loon punctuates the setting beautifully. Certainly is Serenity and a well deserved EP!

Ray