Hiawatha National Forest - Pete's Lake

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 16, 20061,553 views7 comments

Taken this past summer. Nikn F3, 18-35mm lens. 2 stop neutral density soft. Me and a friend were on Pete's lake when the sun rose from the east. I thought this dock was very cool with the sun and rising mist.

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on March 16, 2006 at 9:16 PM

Normally everyone would say that one should not have the dock centered, but sometimes rules just need to be broken and I for one think this works terifically. The mist really makes this very special. Excellent!

Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on March 16, 2006 at 10:08 PM

I think this is fabulous, the dock leads me right into the frame, very dynamic. If this were mine I would be tempted to lighten the center part of the dock just a bit to help pull the viewer in. I love the way this makes me feel like I can step right on to it and become part of the scene.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments

Comment posted by LG Price on March 16, 2006 at 10:18 PM

I agree with others comments. The eye movement front to back, then all over the frame. great!

Registered on March 9, 2005, 160 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Evers on March 16, 2006 at 10:56 PM

I agree that the centered composition works very well here. Excellent shot. Very beautiful scene.
Scott

Registered on March 11, 2006, 12 Posts, 243 Comments

Comment posted by David Weber on March 17, 2006 at 12:39 AM

Well seen, Sean. A very appealing and inviting scene.

Registered on February 7, 2005, 296 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Sutherland on March 17, 2006 at 3:59 AM

I think linear structures like this are actually an exception to the rule of not placing the main subject centrally - it's the only way to convey the perspective, but also gives the photograph a really pleasing balance. I love this shot, the colours are soft yet interesting in themselves, and I love the detail in the pier as well.... then there is that mist.... oh yes

Registered on September 1, 2004, 50 Posts, 111 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Graham on March 20, 2006 at 10:23 PM

The old "F3"---maybe the BEST cold weather camera ever made!

. and the shot ain't bad either!

I love it!!

JG

Registered on November 26, 2003, 158 Posts, 574 Comments