Smoky Sparks

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 20, 2012554 views9 comments

An early fall sunrise at Sparks Lake in the Central Oregon Cascades, September 2012. The smoke from the Pole Creek Fire (near Sisters, OR) can be seen billowing up near Broken Top on the right and this smoke contributed to the haziness seen in this image. As of today the fire has scorched 22,150 acres of forest. It's sad to see the beautiful forest burning, but I know this is just the natural fire cycle playing out.

Nikon D800, Nikkor 14-24 G at 22mm, no filters
Single exposure: 1/3 sec at f/16, ISO 100

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9 comments

Comment posted by Navin Sarma on September 20, 2012 at 11:20 PM

funny how the destruction makes it look that much more peaceful. the smokestack adds much and I think the WB adds even more to the mood of this great image.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on September 21, 2012 at 4:31 AM

A beautiful shot Scott. Love the hazy/smoky atmosphere and magenta tones, but yeah, it's always sad to see forest burn. All part of regeneration cycle I guess. Large version is sweet. No suggestions... great shot!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 21, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Really like the peaceful mood this carries. Beautiful Scot.
John

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 21, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Nice capture Scott. The composition is very nice and the haze certainly tells a story.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on September 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM

This would look great on a wall. I like how the pinkish clouds splatter across the water, and as sad as fire is the smoke does add a layer of interest in this image. Very nice, Scott.

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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on September 21, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Beautiful work Scott, love that glassy water!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on September 21, 2012 at 10:17 PM

I was going to say something similar to Navin. Very serene, despite the destruction Scott!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Very, very nice. Wonderful depth and the colors and contrasts look just right.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Scott, You really captured the mood here!! Great comp and beautiful colors. Very nice work with this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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