Photo of the Month 11/14

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 20, 20141,127 views21 comments

Heaven on Earth

This image is inspired by a photo that I saw once a couple of years ago from Ian Plant: floating fog, twilight, long exposure and the Swiss Jura. Not much later while scouting the Jura I discovered this location and I knew this was the perfect location for this idea. But it took me 5 more years to finally implement this idea!

D800e,24-70/f2.8 @70mm, iso50, f11, 20sec., Lee Big Stopper, 0.9 soft Grad

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on November 20, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Outstanding image Bill!! I have no suggestions on improving it. Glad you had the patience to wait for the right moment. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 20, 2014 at 12:55 PM

Wonderful capture, Roland.

I might darken and/or judiciously clone out the bright white spots on the roof of the building as they distract from the star of the image.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 20, 2014 at 1:20 PM

Hey Bill,
This has an 'Other Worldly' feel that is excellent, your determination paid off and then some.
Very

Man !

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 20, 2014 at 2:51 PM

Wow! This is amazing, Bill. 5 years in the making and worth it! Super cool...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on November 20, 2014 at 3:41 PM

Your patience payed off. Very nice image.

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on November 20, 2014 at 7:10 PM

Great job! Was worth the wait.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 20, 2014 at 9:40 PM

Amazing image, Bill. I remember Ian's image, and I'll remember this one as well. It's certainly incredible.

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Comment posted by Jeff Martyka on November 21, 2014 at 1:08 AM

Well worth the wait! I incidentally came across Ian's image just yesterday.

I'd agree about bringing the house's highlights down but not too much. To me it adds that spark of thinking "Wow...to live in such a magical place must be amazing." I look out my windows and see a parking lot, so its a sharp reminder to me that I need to spend more of my time with a better view. You just solved a dilemma for me about this coming winter. Less parking lots. More heaven.

Registered on June 20, 2014, 30 Posts, 155 Comments

Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 21, 2014 at 12:58 PM

Wow, that is one successfully planned photo. Absolutely stunning Bill! One small nit, there seems to be some sharpening edges around the mountain tops to the right, which draws my attention.

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Comment posted by Alberto Rada on November 21, 2014 at 5:51 PM

This is an incredible photo, the sharpness of the trees and mountains, against the mellow of the clouds, I would not tone down the house as it adds to the surreal general aspect. BRAVO

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 22, 2014 at 1:14 PM

Thanks for all your comments and feedbacks and suggestions. I appreciate

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 23, 2014 at 12:13 PM

Bill,

I love having a vision of an image, and then having come to fruition. This image was completely worth the wait because it is awe inspiring work!!

I would sit back and enjoy a good glass of scotch to this fine capture!!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 23, 2014 at 8:01 PM

Bill: Jaw dr

pping beautiful. Makes me want to be there. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 24, 2014 at 10:56 AM

Outstanding Bill. Image of a lifetime.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 28, 2014 at 3:29 PM

The flow in those clouds/fog is amazing and the fine color in the sky a great addition to a terrific image, Roland. Well seen and presented.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM

I just saw that this made it NPN Weekly pc. Thanks so much. Means a lot to me

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on December 1, 2014 at 2:45 PM

beautiful image!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on December 2, 2014 at 11:45 PM

Really awesome, Bill. I did something similar in Bryce last year, only not early as well. Congrats on the WP and presenting such a visual treat.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on December 7, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Hello Bill

SWEET, capture. Enjoyed your write up to go along with this beautiful Image.

Great when you are inspired by others! Not a fan of Landscape recently with their over the top stuff, interfering with natural beauty.

but Really enjoy this

CONGTRATS

Bill

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 13, 2014 at 8:56 PM

that's crazy, Bill--awesome shot!

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on December 14, 2014 at 11:04 AM

Yep, this image is a winner in every way!

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