Morning Reflections

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 19, 2012557 views12 comments

Early morning light at Sparks Lake, Central Oregon Cascades, September 2012.

This is how Sparks Lake looked two mornings before my image titled
Shimmer. It was amazing how different the light was on these two mornings due to the smoke from the Pole Creek Fire. On this morning most of the smoke was blowing north, away from the lake. In the larger version you can see some of the smoke billowing up just to the left of Broken Top (approximately the center of the horizon).

Nikon D800, Nikkor 14-24mm G at 18mm, no filters
1/25 sec at f/16, ISO 100, single exposure

All comments and suggestions are appreciated. Please check out the larger version.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 19, 2012 at 7:54 PM

The two images evoke two different moods. I like the warm glow and mysterious feel to the "Shimmer" image a lot but this version tells a different story and stands on its own merit. I like the quiet feel to this image and it conveys the feeling of a peaceful morning. I can almost hear the birds chirping and the fish periodically coming up to the surface...perhaps with a bugling elk in the distance. Beautiful image, Scott.

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on October 19, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Wow, this is just Gorgeous Scott. Presentation and composition are inspiring. Beautiful location.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 19, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Pretty freakin lovely. Bet this would be a great b/w too.

aF

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 19, 2012 at 10:06 PM

The rocks, depth of clarity, and reflection are superb Scott.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on October 20, 2012 at 12:05 AM

I like the way you have arranged the fg rocks in your comp Scott. Fabulous control of the light and a great capture.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

Fantastic light Scott. Love the haze in the bg and the warm light in the fg. Just beautiful!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM

A very nice landscape indeed Scott, love the calm and serenity.

Gary.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Beautiful location and well captured. I like it a lot.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Sure looks like a wonderfully peaceful morning. Take a few quick photos and then sit back and enjoy with a good cup of coffee!

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Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on October 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM

great light, I just love the line of trees on the horizon

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM

This is beautiful. the fg rocks make an excellent lead in and the light on them is outstanding. The reflection creates a nice peaceful feeling. The smoke in the bg is a sad counterpoint to all this beauty. Very nicely done

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Excellent comp with the "v's" from the mountains interlocking with those of the rocks. A nice moment captured, too.

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