Boathouse in the Mist

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 28, 20163,635 views10 comments

I took this on a fall morning right after a rain at Oxbow Lake, New York, last year. I like the watercolor feel to it but am wondering if it is too dark in general and would like some feedback. Thanks in advance for any comments or critiques. I was kayaking on this morning and so I had the ISO up pretty high.

Canon 5d,M3, ISO1250, f/18, 80 mm, 1/200 sec.

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10 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 28, 2016 at 11:31 PM

Love it just as it is! The brighter boathouse contrasts nicely with the darker fog and mist. Placement of the boat and boathouse is perfect, but I'd like to see a wider strip of that beautiful water on the bottom, if possible.
Lovely image!
Sandy

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 29, 2016 at 6:48 AM

Excellent, Kathy. I, too, like the painterly look and feel. I don't think it's too dark. The tone adds to the mood. It's really a very good image, certainly worthy of printing. (There still are some dust spots scattered throughout, however).

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 29, 2016 at 7:15 AM

Awesome lighting conditions and nice composition. Upstate NY has some special places and you found a great one.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 29, 2016 at 8:23 AM

Love the smoky fog and moody greys here!

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on June 29, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Among many other things, I like the cool tones of this image combined with just a tad of warmth to make it interesting. I'm not sure about the mast on that boat, though. It does draw unwanted attention a bit.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on July 1, 2016 at 8:44 AM

Hello Kathy, really moody capture! Like the presentation as shown!

Thanks for sharing and the write up adds.

Bill

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on July 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM

Hello Kathy, This is not too dark. It is moody, painterly and peaceful. I like the blue/grey tones. There are some dust spots in the URC. Another beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on July 3, 2016 at 11:55 PM

I thought for sure I commented on this one last week, but my internet was glitchy, so it might not have stuck. I love this image. I think it could tolerate (but doesn't need) a slight crop from the right, just to the left of the somewhat splotchy patch of foliage near the right edge. This would move the boathouse further off center. Of course, that might not be a good idea if you want to emphasize its isolation. I can also image just a tish more contrast or the slightest bit of dehaze in the trees...not enough to reduce the mystery, but just enough to bring out the cool browns and greens.

Lovely image with great mood.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on July 7, 2016 at 11:42 PM

Love the bright crisp boathouse set against the misty lakes, trees and skyline. I also like the pano treatment. It seems that a B&W conversion would work really well with this also.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 9, 2016 at 6:58 PM

Kathy, I like this image a lot just as it is. The mood is wonderful and I love the subject and conditions you captured this in. Very nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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