Blue Hour Serpentine

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 9, 2012360 views19 comments

I captured this just after sunset last night on Lake Superior's North Shore.
Exposure was around 60 seconds, F/11 with the help of a 3 stop hard edge Grad ND.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Excellent! The composition is very solid and the long exposure creates a wonderful mood. I like this very much.

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Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on April 9, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Thanks Phil!

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on April 9, 2012 at 1:11 PM

This is gorgeous Shawn, love the comp, simplicity and color throughout, bravo!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM

This has a real nice mood to it, Shawn, and the rock in the FG also has some great character. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on April 9, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Thanks everyone!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on April 9, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Like the simple monochromatic blue palette and the curve of the rocks. I would probably render the blue a little more neutrally but that is just my personal taste. Love the curving rock and suitably moody sky.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on April 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 9, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Love the ultraviolet blues Shawn but the comp and its simplicity is what really catches my attention.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 9, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Excellent! What a great comp and perfectly handled light.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on April 9, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Moody and mysterious; I love this, Shawn. The shoreline rocks are perfectly placed as a lead in to draw you into this image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 9, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Hi Shawn, Great shot! Really excellent work with this comp, and I love the mood!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Launstein on April 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Shawn, this is beautiful. Love the tranquil colours (colour?) And simply wonderful lines and comp. You nailed this one, IMO. I have to add that I love your choice of design on your signature/copyright line. Very, very cool and professional.

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Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on April 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Thanks everyone, much appreciated!

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Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on April 10, 2012 at 12:31 PM

A great long exposure shot. I would love to see this in B&W.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Shawn,

I absolutely love the mood and the blue tones here. Simple and yet somewhat powerful too. The only suggestion I have would be a slight crop from the top. I say that because your comp is showing en emphasis on the rock and water, but it kind feels too like you wanted to include the sky; which to me causes a little back-and-forth for the eye not knowing which part is more important. The sky is great, but I'd like a little less just to make sure we know what the main subject is. Otherwise, I'm really lovin' this one. Thanks for posting!

Lon

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 10, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Beautiful! I would agree with Lon's suggestion, but minor stuff. Great mood and image.

Your large version seems to be the same size as your small one??

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Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on April 12, 2012 at 12:51 AM

Excellent composition and the exposure is very well chosen to create a mood. Like it a lot , worth enjoying it for a while.

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Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on April 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments and suggestions.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Really cool effect you achieved here, Shawn! I absolutely love it! The blue everywhere in the image is awesome. Really cool comp!

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