Sunrise at the Marsh

Gallery: AvianPosted February 29, 2012260 views14 comments

This photo was made in early Decemeber at a local wildlife refuge. The fog was lifting about the same time the sun was breaking over the distant mountain top. I hung out at this flooded field full of ducks and geese this magical morning taking photos as small groups of geese would leave the water to feed in nearby grain fields.

Canon MkIV, 100-400mm @ 135mm, f8, 1/1600, ISO 640, manual spot meter, I deliberately under-exposed the scene to accent the sunrays

I appreciate all your comment and suggestions

Ken Archer

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14 comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 29, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Ken...this gets a REALLY BIG WOW from me! I absolutely love this and live for mornings like this! The sun's rays and the silhouettes work really well. The tiny flock in the back is cool, too. Where was this taken? Sharon

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Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on February 29, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Beautiful Ken. Smart thinking on your part to under-expose.

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on February 29, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Very nice! I wouldn't change a thing.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Very pleasing. A nice mood; monochrome, composition.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 29, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Ken, an absolutely ethereal image. I can imagine this in print. I've flagged it so I can return again and again.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 1, 2012 at 8:28 AM

Mission accomplished in a BIG way Ken!! Absolutely love it, gorgeous photo suitable for framing or canvas on any wall anywhere.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 1, 2012 at 9:05 AM

Hello Ken

My kind of moment..... The Mornings for me are Special....Almost Sacred... & with this scene to Greet you, I can relate !!!!

Interesting to note what you were focused on with your longer lens available? The Flight, foreground, etc..?

Really Cool

THANKS

Bill

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Ken, I love this scene. Everything is beautiful. I would love to be on your trip to Nome, Alaska with you in June. I am sure the ducks will be even more fantastic.
May

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Beautiful Ken

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 2, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Very nice light rays and contrast really make the image for me, wonderful overall composition, well seen and well done.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Gorgeous image and lighting Ken, it looks like it was Nisqually?

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Almost missed this one - love it!
The geese silhouettes are wonderful, but - for me - the sun rays really make this image -

Sandy

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 11, 2012 at 5:33 PM

This is beautiful. I'm a huge fan of golden early morning light. Like esp how the flock in background echoes the forground birds.

lucy

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Comment posted by Gorazd Golob on April 17, 2012 at 2:40 AM

Wonderful light here and great shot. I really like it.

Regards, Gorazd

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