Soft Dawn

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 3, 2012217 views14 comments

I finally had a chance to get out and shoot some frames with my new camera after a long period of photographic inactivity with moving house and some ill-health. Having a torn triceps muscle and a bad bronchial infection makes shooting a real challenge!!, but it was an absolute joy to finally get out into nature and experience it's beauty again.

This shot is at Wivenhoe Dam in the Brisbane Valley, about an hours drive from my house. A fabulous location for winter shooting (it's currently winter in Australia) as there is pretty much always a fog in this valley during winter which gives a wonderful atmosphere to the countryside. There's also lots of bird life along the lake, including large fish eagles that are a joy to watch.

D800, 14-24mm lens @14mm, f/11, ISO100. A blend of two shots for focus and DR.

Thanks for looking & your valued comments.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Alister Benn on July 3, 2012 at 7:21 AM

I love this, super angle and a sweet comp in great light...

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Comment posted by Rebecka on July 3, 2012 at 9:29 AM

Ohhh, the fog just makes this magical! Love the violets and mauves of the sky.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM

David,

I really, really like this. I think the low perspective is what makes this work. Just makes me feel like I could be walking through this field of tall grass. The quiet atmosphere and color up top just make this more enjoyable to view. Excellent.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM

David, Fantastic! What a great looking scene. Your composition works so well here and I just love the the feel this has. Wonderful colors and mood! The large version is so nice, and the foreground grass really looks awesome. Feels like I'm right there. Beautiful work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Wonderful perspective and delightful color David.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 3, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Stark beauty in this one. The warm tones help balance the those trees. Love the detail in the FG, and how the trees lean in toward each other and into the frame. Glad to hear you are back in the game!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Very nice image. The colors, diagonal, and simple elements make it extremely viewable.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on July 4, 2012 at 12:52 AM

The pastel colors and the sculptural quality to the trees along with the mist really make this work. Evokes the idea of simplicity and complexity in the same image to my eye. Nice work.

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 4, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Picked up the D800 I see (I'm jealous!). Between the pastel and unique comp, this one works well for me David.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on July 4, 2012 at 12:50 PM

I really like to POV on this and the colors are superb!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Different, and excellent. Well done!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 5, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Beautiful combination of forms and color. Love how the FG color complements the sky. I might crop just a wee bit off the right side, but that's minor. Lovely.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Torn triceps, ouch!!! Glad you're on the mend David.

Very nice colour in this, I like the diagonal grass line and skeletal trees. Looks like you had some lovely light too.

I bet your wallet isn't feeling to good either, looks like you treated yourself to some new kit.

Cheers, Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on July 6, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments, much appreciated.
Yeah, the triceps tore an it's insertion point behind the shoulder. It didn't tickle, but I'm getting a steroid injection next week that should help it heal quickly

Re D800... I'd been waiting for the release of this camera since my D80 drowned in October 2011, so it's been a long wait but well worth it.
Cheers

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments