River in the Rain

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 28, 201714,808 views19 comments

I made this picture on the Ontonagon River in Upper Michigan on a late and rainy afternoon. I love those rainy days when the light kind of comes and goes and that is just what this day was like. I don't think many people see this view of this river and it was much harder to shoot that it appears it would be in this shot. Hope you like it and thanks much for all of your comments on my last post.
Canon 5D3, 24mm, ISO 100, F/11 at 1/2 sec.

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19 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on May 28, 2017 at 8:45 PM

Beautiful image Nick, particularly the large version. The deep dark silence of the northern woods. That's what this conveys to me.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on May 29, 2017 at 10:51 AM

The fallen tree helps with the diagonal flow. I like the moss and lichen on the rocks, so wonder if you have any more frame on the sides for more added rock that would be beneficial.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 29, 2017 at 11:16 AM

Thanks Igor and Doug.
Doug, No I don't have any more room on the sides. This is the full frame with a little off the top. Too much clutter if I went wider and it was quite difficult coming up with something, so I was just pleased to get this. I did start out at 16mm but it just didn't work so this 24mm shot seemed to work best for me. If it had been much cleaner in the woods I think more lichen covered rock would have been nice. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 29, 2017 at 1:41 PM

Really nice, Nick. I'm in Phoenix today and it's about 200 degrees, so this is very refreshing. Love the diagonal flow and wonderful detail. No nits from me. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 29, 2017 at 1:55 PM

Thanks Gary! Hey, last time I was in Phoenix it was 200 degrees as well... laugh

. Well, at least I hope this helped you feel a little cooler for a bit. Nick

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on May 29, 2017 at 2:14 PM

This is nice as is Nick. Love that fallen tree. Is this a stitch?

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on May 29, 2017 at 2:26 PM

Gorgeous scene, Nick, and so well captured.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 29, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Thanks Prashant and Shirley. So glad you liked it.
Prashant, Just one single frame with some of the top cropped mostly to eliminate some bright spots in the canopy. Nick

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 29, 2017 at 5:26 PM

Beautiful, Nick. It really conveys a sense of the place and the mood. I might slightly burn down the branches hanging over the water at the back of the scene, but really minor. This turned out great.

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Comment posted by Michael Bjornbak on May 29, 2017 at 11:54 PM

Nick:
Beautiful image! I especially like the greens, they add a lot to the image.
Michael Bjornbak

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on May 30, 2017 at 11:39 AM

Nick, I love these kinds of scenes and this is a great one. I like the diagonal flow, and how the upper left trees keep the eye in the scene. The pano format emphasizes the flow of the river in a nice way.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 30, 2017 at 7:22 PM

Nick, I always appreciate you interpretation of the upper Midwestern woods. This is beautiful and very moody.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 2, 2017 at 10:05 PM

This view does a great job of conveying the darkness of the thick eastern forests, Nick, even as it invites me to enjoy the river. The lighting really lets the colors stand out while it allows the details in the darker regions to show.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 3, 2017 at 4:02 PM

I really like what you put together here, Nick. I particularly like the large version with the diagonal flow of the river and the way the fallen tree mimics that flow along with that exquisite subtle light in the scene. This is my kind of day with the rain; it really makes those greens pop.

Ed

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on June 4, 2017 at 10:50 AM

Wonderful deep forest feel. Agree that the log really cements the diagonal.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 5, 2017 at 8:24 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate getting your thoughts on this. I do love these kind of days in the woods and along a river or stream. Thank you, Nick

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 5, 2017 at 8:27 AM

I have been having problems loosing my internet connection so it has been hard getting on here long enough to make comments. Hopefully that will get better soon. Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on June 13, 2017 at 4:12 PM

Nick, your image conveys a wonderful sense of flow to me. The specific atmosphere of a rainy day fits in well with this scene in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 17, 2017 at 6:40 PM

Thanks Peter! Nick

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