Foggy Gorge

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 14, 2013344 views10 comments

We had an all day fog event yesterday, with mostly moderate density fog. I went to visit the Northwest Branch Gorge, a linear oasis just outside of the DC beltway, where the Nortwest Branch of the Anacostia crosses the fall line. At this point, the river is surrounded by dense suburbs so it fits perfectly with a local Naturalist Society's motto of "Wild places are closer than you think". (5D3, 24-70 f2.8 @ 25 mm, f/16, 0.5 s, tripod and polarizer) Processed with TK's triple play and some luminosity painting.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 14, 2013 at 4:51 PM

The colors are very subtle and natural looking, and I really like the way you composed this. Pretty scene indeed Mark.
John

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Nice view, Mark! I haven't been to this section yet. The mist in the bg is nice and I think your SS is right on. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 14, 2013 at 11:51 PM

Nice comp and good shutter speed choice.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 15, 2013 at 4:46 AM

A strong and convincing composition for me, Mark. I appreciate the wet surface of the foregeound rocks, it gives me a feel of standing in the middle of the scene. Your choice of shutter speed is spot on to my eye and shows the stunning dynamics of the cascades.

Peter

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM

I like the comp and overal look. This looks like the middle of a wilderness. Good job taking advantage of the nice conditions, Mark.

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on January 15, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Mark, great composition here, like the soft colours and foggy mood. The fall background draws me in over the water to take the whole scene in.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 15, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Very nicely composed Mark, your exposure looks spot on.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Mark I think you've done a real nice job here. It is very realistic in color and mood. I like your choice to leave a view into the woods in the background. I like this a lot!! Chet

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 15, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Mark, Nice work capturing this scene and the conditions! Your 1/2 sec exposure worked great! I love that you included the background woods! A wonderful mood!..

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Greg Lessard on January 18, 2013 at 11:33 PM

Nice work Mark! I really like this image! This might be even better if there were some snow on the ground. If you ever get any in the DC area:)

Registered on January 14, 2009, 38 Posts, 219 Comments