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Fog at Forest Lake
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Fog at Forest Lake

by Nick Bristol

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 7, 20171,714 views32 comments
I made this picture awhile back and just decided to reprocess it for a large print and the print looks fantastic... IMO. cool I originally posted it here but it isn't in my gallery anymore and I wanted to post the newly processed image. Actually very little change but I do like it better over the original version. 
I shot the picture at Forest Lake which is part of the AuTrain River in Upper Michigan. There was very heavy fog that fall morning while driving to this location and I actually had a hard time finding the gravel and rocky road going back to this spot. This is an island out in the lake just as the sun came up over a hill behind the island. I shot it with a telephoto lens to compress the scene across the water and fog and single out this part of the island for my composition. This has ended up being one of my favorite shots of the past few years. Check the large version for much better view and detail.
Canon 5D2, 70-300 F/4 L lens @ 188mm, ISO 200, F/14 at 1/30 sec. Tripod

Comments

32 comments
Comment posted by Dan Kearl on February 7, 2017 at 11:10 AM
This is outstanding...nice blast of color, I can see why you like it.
Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Bartz on February 7, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Fantastic photo
Registered on May 12, 2007, 56 Posts, 92 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on February 7, 2017 at 11:32 AM
Very nice. Great colors and I like the foggy foreground.  Well done.devil
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 7, 2017 at 12:42 PM
This is wonderful, Nick! The light mood and mist really work well. You did an excellent job processing this one. No nits, here.
--P
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 7, 2017 at 1:50 PM
Great light and mood and excellent image!! I really like this a lot. 
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 7, 2017 at 3:26 PM
An excellent image, Nick. I can see why it's your favorite. I might experiment with slightly darkening the mist in the llc and the bottom edge. It would be a delicate matter since you don't want to lose that fabulous light. I usually don't like to have the brightest area of an image be at the edge of a frame. It would be an experiment which may improve things or make them worse,
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 7, 2017 at 4:08 PM
Thanks so much to all of you for your thoughts on this one. Glad you are liking it. Nick
Igor, Thanks!  I did give that some thought but I already did the large print and it seemed to look really good at that size so I just decided to leave it as it is for this post too. Nick
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on February 7, 2017 at 6:27 PM
This is truly exceptional, Nick. Beautiful tonalities, excellent comp. and the lighting is extraordinary. I find it often worthwhile to go back and totally reprocess my favorite images. Amazing how small changes can make a big difference. This version looks spot-on. No suggestions.
Registered on December 10, 2015, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on February 7, 2017 at 8:47 PM
This is really lovely, and I can imagine it's quite stunning printed large. I love the colors, the quality of the morning light, the mist, and the dreamy quality of it all. Very unique and worth all your effort to get there.
Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on February 7, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Excellent, Nick. The atmoshphere, colors and light all combine beautifullly. I can't any way to improve this. 
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 7, 2017 at 11:48 PM
Yeah, the mood of the misty FG make this special, Nick, kind of like a dream sequence.
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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 7, 2017 at 11:54 PM
I'll bet this made an outstanding print, Nick.  Love the explosion of color and the mist really sets the shot up.  Killer image.
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 8, 2017 at 12:35 AM
Nick,

OH MY. A gorgeous image.  From the thumbnail, I wasn thinking a Monet reflection image... tree trunks emanating from the top.... but then opening this and pow, a whole different experience. Which is a great thing.  I LOVE this image. Atmosphere, light, color and the unknown...  simply fabulous.

No other words or suggestions.  Well done!

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Genny K. on February 8, 2017 at 3:17 AM
That is really lovely; I can see why you like it.  The stump in there is probably the most picturesque one I have ever seen!  The lighting and the fog came together for an incredible scene, and your capture and processing are gorgeous. devil
Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Cameron on February 8, 2017 at 6:52 AM
Gorgeous light and colours Nick
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on February 8, 2017 at 7:05 AM
This is magic.  Great work.

aF
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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on February 8, 2017 at 10:06 AM
Wow, Nick, this is great! Great color and atmosphere.
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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on February 9, 2017 at 5:34 PM
A beautiful well composed, and processed image. Amazing light, color and atmosphere! 
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 9, 2017 at 7:09 PM
I really appreciate all of your comments on this and I'm very happy that you enjoyed this image. It was a great morning. Thank you! Nick
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 9, 2017 at 8:10 PM
The strong backlighting combined with the mist make this little scene come to life.  One thing that stands out to me about your photography is the ability to find the extraordinary in what is otherwise ordinary.  Of course the light, mist and vibrant color transform this landscape, but you were there to witness it and find a great comp to showcase the beauty of this little scene.
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Nick, this my top favorite of your images so far - as already the first version here was. My only wish is I could experience it as a large print!

Peter
Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 10, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Thanks Brian and Peter! Your comments mean a lot to me. 
Peter, I have a large one in my studio / gallery so come on over....cool  Hope all is well with you and Silvia. 
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Comment posted by Mattia Oliviero on February 10, 2017 at 10:37 AM
I have no words for this masterpiece, Nick. Colors, light, and atmosphere everything is perfect.
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 10, 2017 at 12:10 PM
Looks like forest on fire !

Jagdeeo Rajput  devil
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 11, 2017 at 11:21 AM
Mattia and Jagdeep, Thanks so much guys! Cheers, Nick
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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 11, 2017 at 1:09 PM
Really?.......out of the park and touch all 4 on this one, Nick. Love it.........devil
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Nick: Got a major frown-meter spike from this one! Fabulous light and color and superb processing. Many kudos. >=))>
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 13, 2017 at 7:17 PM
Paul and Bill, Thanks guys!...cool Nick
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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on February 13, 2017 at 7:36 PM
Hi Nick,

This is such a sweet Autumnal image. The fog is very nice and I really enjoy how it is picking up the colors of the light. The reds are just gorgeous here, and this image has  such a special mood about about. I kind of feel this image is the essence of Fall Nick.

A stunner
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 14, 2017 at 5:52 PM
Well, I'm late to the party as usual, but I had to comment on this. Easy to see why this is a favorite of yours.  Masterfully constructed and composed.  Takes a really good eye to make something this impressive out of an "ordinary" scene.  This is a real beauty, Nick!
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 17, 2017 at 2:49 PM
Thanks Ryan and Bill. Glad you guys liked it. It was a great morning. Nick
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 13, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Gorgeous Nick.  I really love the bright spots of color touched by light here and there through the misty scene here.  I really love the almost hidden, but very present sculpted stump.
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