Autumn Kingdom

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 26, 2012420 views23 comments

A break in the Austria images. I had a chance to visit Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin for a weekend after Austria, and before the foliage had passed. My first day was great weather when I took this shot, then rain for the next 3 days.

6 shots focal blended for DOF @ 60mm
5D2, 24-105L, ISO 100, f16 1/16 sec each

Maybe difficult to see, but all of the water droplets in the near grasses look pretty cool in the original file.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 26, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Love the different elements here - reflection, water, fog, complimentary fall colours -
very nice image.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Oh Man, I don't know if Mt. Katahdin is just a backdrop for those layers of fog and morning light on the maples, or if they are a spectacular frame for the mountain. Add in the reflection and the shore grass, and you have a bunch of great stuff, and it's all arranged so well in this comp. Can't see the droplets, but I bet they look great in a big print.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Terrific shot! Great atmosphere/mood, and love those saturated reds!

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM

Very nice image Harry. The blend looks great and this is sharp from front to back. The fog and turning leaves really make this one special.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 27, 2012 at 7:39 AM

Beautiful atmosphere. I like the subtle color with the red patches. Well composed, Harry.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 27, 2012 at 9:00 AM

I have only visted Mount Katahdin once many years ago and this makes me want to go back for a visit, Harry. Everything works beautifully together in this autumn scene and the fog is the icing on the cake.

Ed

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Comment posted by Catherine Gagne on October 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

What a great shot. The red is beautiful. Love the touches of fog sweeping across.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 27, 2012 at 9:49 AM

The reds seem to be a real draw and great focal point for viewing & taking in the entire scene. Wonderful New England autumn look and atmosphere, Harry...

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 27, 2012 at 10:47 AM

A lovely moody autumn image. I don't think that this would work without the reds
contrasting against the milder tones.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Expertly composed. The red foliage is the perfect foil for the softer colors of fog, water and mountain. I love the light on the fg grasses, as well. Very nice image

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on October 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM

I've never been to Maine, but I never realized that Maine has mountains like this. Shows how much I know.

This is very tranquil ... serene. The fog in the middle ground really works well. The grass in the foreground is an appealing element also. Great effort all around.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Wonderful feel to this Harry. I can hear the loons calling!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Very nice, Harry. Rally like the way the red accents catch my eye.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on October 27, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Lovely fall image. The fog adds greatly to the mood.

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on October 27, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Beautiful scene! I love the soft light, the colors, the atmosphere of the picture.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

It's a great result with the fog and the colors both in the foreground grass and the trees on the far shore. Excellent!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 27, 2012 at 9:21 PM

The splash of red foliage is beautiful Harry. The mist adds to the autumn mood as does the amber grasses. Did you get get any macros of the droplets on the grasses. Probably some amazing abstract opportunities there.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 27, 2012 at 9:29 PM

My favorite part of this image are the red trees. There are many pieces of the of the image that make it into a great whole. Real nice fall image Harry!

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 28, 2012 at 2:35 AM

Harry,

Very quiet and serene - yet also I get the feeling of the start to a fresh, new fall day. Great atmosphere.

No nits or suggestions. Just lovely.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 28, 2012 at 9:37 AM

This is really well done, Harry. I love the feel of this image and just totally enjoy looking at it. You captured the mood of this fall day so well. Like this a lot! Nice work with your processing too.

Nick Bristol
Lone rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on October 28, 2012 at 7:47 PM

beautiful scene and I love the way you composed this Harry.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Gorgeous Harry. Wonderful soft light on the vibrant trees really make them pop. Large version looks great. Very enjoyable.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 29, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Boy, the fog and reds really take this simple scene a long way. Beautiful.

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