Sunrise on the Platte

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 29, 2012193 views7 comments

This was taken this morning. I have thought about this image for a while. I will work on different compositions especially as the sun moves south and is more in line with the river. This was shot at f25 by inattention. I was changing exposure and instead of dialing the shutter speed, I evidently dialed the aperture instead. I was intent on looking at the exposure meter and missed the aperture. I did correct it a few frames later. I was unsure about the plants on the lower right corner. I tried cloning them out, but it just looked to empty. They seem to add some balance to the image. Thanks in advance for all of your comments and critiques.

Canon 40D
Sigma 17-70
All settings on manual
Shutter 6 sec
Aperture f25
ISO 100
70mm
Polarizer and 3 stop ND Filter for a smooth water flow
Tripod and remote

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 29, 2012 at 10:50 AM

I like the pastel glow everything has from the sunrise. Beautiful color palette, and I like the ripples adding texture to the water. I think the plants in the lrc counter balance the weight of the left side, so I say keep them. A very peaceful and calm feeling to this one, too.

There are a few dust spots to clean up, but I'm sure you'll do that before you print this one.

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Comment posted by Tom Kennon on August 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Hey Richard, I really like this shot but am not sure about the bush in the lower right. I guess maybe since you mentioned it, I keep looking at it.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM

At first glance, it strikes me as being somewhat oversaturated. I like the composition. For me, the plants on the right neither help nor hurt - they're neutral. I love the texture of the water and the reflected color there.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 29, 2012 at 8:16 PM

I think the plants in the lrc are a nice detail and help balance the image. I love the ripples in the water and the graceful currents. this is a lovely image. Nice job

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Fantastic light, Richard. Overall I like your composition - the vegetation in the lower right hand corner is a little distracting but really is very minor. That reflected color is splendid!!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Looks great, Richard. I like the plants in the lrc, to me they help emphasize the curve of the river. Lovely colors in the sky and the ripples in the river are a great addition.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 30, 2012 at 12:23 AM

I too am a bit distracted by that bush Richard, but it's really very minor. And the dust spots were already mentioned. Gorgeous light you captured!

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