A Winter Sunrise

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 21, 2013344 views19 comments

This is a picture I made in February a few weeks back now. It was at Bakkens Pond on a foggy morning at sunrise. I enjoyed the combination of elements on this morning with water, ice, fog and clouds. It was a fun time trying to make a couple of images on this wonderful winter morning. This may be one of those images that means more to the photographer from being there than it does to others, I'm really not sure. Thanks for all of your comments on my last post too!
5D3, 24-105L @70mm, iso 400, f/8

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19 comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 21, 2013 at 8:49 PM

This is nice, Nick. You captured a wonderful mood with the morning fog and the combination of warm and cool colors. I really like those reflections in the open part of the water.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Sweet subtle light and color. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 22, 2013 at 5:36 AM

I like the simplicity and subdued color Nick. I am a big fan of beatiful, quiet images like this.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 22, 2013 at 5:36 AM

Nick, I do enjoy the subtlety of your image, and the refelction balances the warming light in the sky in a most appealing way for me. You convey the atmosphere of this serene winter morning immediately to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on March 22, 2013 at 6:39 AM

Beautiful Nick, really love the peaceful mood and subtle colors, very appealing scene. Excellent work.
John

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

I can relate to it! I like "less is more shots". The layering works well, there is enough structure too keep the interest.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 22, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Cannot add too much more about the mood and calm feeling going on with this scene, Nick. Beyond those comments I find the overall cloud structure well defined and a major part of the image here too. Very nice indeed.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 22, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Wonderful tones in this Nick. The reflection and mist gives it a nice mood. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 22, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Yeah, im a bit on the fence with this one. It's eye-catchin, i like the subtle sky details. The blue feels a bit heavy/murky to me, especially on the horizon where i can almost detect a bit of noise. I wonder how it would look warmed up with the blues more neutral. On the one hand, it would ruin the warm-cool contrast, but i think it might add to the mood, and this is obvioulsy a mood shot since there's no strong focus. I always apply the 'burrito test' to these types of photos--would i be more likely to buy a burrito or this photo? In this case, i think the burrito has a a slight edge. Fortunately, by sharing it here, you've given me the best of both worlds.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Thank you for your thoughts on this! I like the look and mood but just wasn't sure if this would appeal to others. It probably won't be a gallery print for me but I will keep it around for awhile and remember the morning.
Stan, As always I appreciate your honest thoughts on this and can understand them. Maybe we could get a couple of burritos and sit back and look at it for awhile...

Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 23, 2013 at 4:23 AM

This has a nice mood and some great subtle colors, Nick. I also love the simplicity here and the cold/warm contrast.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Just to be clear, i really like burritos

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on March 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

This has a very tranquil feeling to it that I like a lot, Nick.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 23, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mood pervades the scene here, Nick. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Mae on March 23, 2013 at 7:07 PM

When less is more...we all walk in the quiescent radiance of this image. The twinkle of lights in the water sparkle with joy.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 24, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Sure appreciate all of your thoughts on this! Thanks for taking the time to do so. Nick

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on March 24, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Nice soft light Nick. I can feel the cold!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 25, 2013 at 10:02 PM

Great shot Nick! Love its subtlety.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 13, 2014 at 8:02 PM

Joe and Mark, Thanks guys! I missed your comments earlier so sorry about that. Really appreciate your thoughts! Cheers, Nick

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