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Trillium Lightning
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Trillium Lightning

by Mark Brodkin

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 20, 2013442 views21 comments
On my first night in the Northwest I was treated to this incredible light show. Needless to say, the next 16 days did not compare. Shot with a Nikon D800E and a 16-35mm lens.

Comments

21 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 20, 2013 at 6:55 PM
WOW, I'll bet an incredible trip. To me this image is a superb capture of paradise, I'll also bet you're already planning your return. :toast:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 20, 2013 at 6:56 PM
This is a lovely image, it must have been heart-breakingly beautiful to have experienced. So peaceful
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on July 20, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Woah...how the hell did you catch that bolt?? Crazy sky. Nice!

aF
Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Adamus on July 20, 2013 at 7:12 PM
An awesome spread of clouds and light here indeed. A neat combination with both lighting and calm waters too. A fine catch.
Registered on September 17, 2005, 780 Posts, 8091 Comments
Comment posted by Bobby Ho on July 20, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Yes, it is a fantastic light show and excellent composition. The lighting and color are very natural and the overall atmosphere is tranquil and soothing.
Registered on April 21, 2013, 14 Posts, 23 Comments
Comment posted by Tom Hilton on July 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Beautiful...
the comp, the shot and the processing.
Perfect.
Registered on September 19, 2011, 68 Posts, 668 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Beautiful capture Mark. Very nice sky and reflection. And the lightning is a bonus. Very nicely processed also. Very nice.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on July 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Beautiful! Serene and gorgeous ... real treat with that electricity!
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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 20, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Wow, the clouds really cooperated for you! Beautifully done. Whoa - I didn't even see the lightning at first. Amazing.
Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments
Comment posted by Zhoen on July 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Pretty awesome job. Enjoying your comp and the clean processing.
Registered on May 16, 2013, 25 Posts, 188 Comments
Comment posted by Johan Eickmeyer on July 20, 2013 at 11:27 PM
The shoreline on the right does a nice job of balancing the weight of the trees on the left.

The rest is great without saying. :smile:
Registered on March 25, 2013, 36 Posts, 164 Comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 21, 2013 at 12:51 AM
One of the better Trillium shots I've seen Mark. Great lighting and lightning besides! Simply excellent. :toast:
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 21, 2013 at 2:57 AM
About the best light you can ever have up there. I'm sure you may wish for more reflection, but the shot is still great!
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Maile on July 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Beautiful Mark, nuff said!
Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on July 21, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Very nicely done. Although the lightening bolt is small I think the image hold your interest long enough to be an important part of it. Sweet capture!
Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Stenger on July 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on July 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Nice picture of a beautiful sunset. Well captured and processed. My only criticism is about the rocks in the right corner. They break the balance in the picture and I think the picture would have been stronger without the rocks.
Registered on May 9, 2013, 27 Posts, 163 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 22, 2013 at 7:42 AM
Very pretty great colours and a very natural looking shot, I like it a lot.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 22, 2013 at 10:49 AM
A very pretty scene - I can almost feel it.
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 23, 2013 at 2:03 PM
Gorgeous Mark! No controversy here on the reflection eh? Beautifully captured and processed - all looks spot on to me.

Lon
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM
This is beautiful, Mark! :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments