Let There Be Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 25, 2013315 views21 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 80-200 @ 200
f 18 @ 1/5 sec.
ISO 200
MLU & cable release
Acadia NP, ME

The color was pretty spotty in Acadia this year so it forced me to look for other comps instead of the bold in your face color. This was taken as the sun was rising over Mt Champlain and beginning to back light some sections of Beaver Dam Pond.

As always, thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on November 25, 2013 at 10:03 PM

I wasn't thinking Acadia at all when I looked at the thumbnail. When I opened this image I was thinking somewhere in the West. But the white pine should have been a clue. Nice to see some of the back areas in Acadia as it is more than just the rocky coast. Love the quiet pond and the quiet reflections of the pine and the white birches. The sunlight highlighting the trees is a nice touch. Hard to imagine that a little over 60 years ago this area was toast after the big fire. Those white birches are pioneer species and probably one of the first trees to establish afterwards. Now they are getting old and something else will succeed them.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Some really beautiful light on this scene, Ed. Well seen and composed.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

The light here is gorgeous, and I really like the composition. I think blue/cyan saturation is too high, especially in the birches and their reflection. The contrast looks great.

--P

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 26, 2013 at 12:38 AM

simple and elegant. you've got clashing colour balances (shadow and sunlight) which might be resulting in a cast in the shadows.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 26, 2013 at 7:31 AM

Beautiful light and reflections, and I also find the touches of color in the BG forest very appealing. Beautifully seen and presented Ed.
John

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 26, 2013 at 8:51 AM

Beautiful scene, well composed. I noticed the blue tint also.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Very nice composition and light Ed and beautiful reflection. I don't mind the blue in the shadows as it adds to the scenes mood and colors. Great job on this.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 26, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Love the composition on this scene, Ed. Looks like a peaceful outing to have been on. I would pull the blue / cyan sliders way back for another look.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions everyone, they are always appreciated. Here is a repost with 15 points of cyan pulled out.

Ed

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 26, 2013 at 11:53 AM

A beautiful image Ed! Wonderful light and I love the quiet mood. Your repost looks great to me.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Excellent handling of the strong light here, and the very nice pulling of the white trunks out of the shadows in the background to add depth. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 26, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Excellent light and comp, Ed.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 26, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Yep, that helps a lot with the cyan pulled down here on the second image, Ed.

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Comment posted by Nuno Eira on November 26, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Monumental softness, calm and very clear peace

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM

What a gloriously peaceful view. I sure like the gentle symmetry of the reflections and how you set it just a bit off center with the extra space at the top. Fascinating how the repost seems just a touch sharper, due to the added warmth.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on November 26, 2013 at 8:37 PM

This is a very nice image Ed. It evokes a feeling of serenity. The color and light, wonderful. I like the counter point of the bare trees to the tree of light. Reflection adds a lot Well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 26, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Hi Ed

Beautiful variations of color and light in this scene and .its reflections

Albert Darmo.. Canada

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 28, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Beautifully seen and captured Ed! The repost is the ticket. I love those stark white trunks and their reflections especially.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 28, 2013 at 1:02 AM

The larger view really pops compared to the thumbnail.
The water is so good, I think more on the bottom and less top if you have it would look nice.