Over in 60 Seconds

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 9, 20074,438 views35 comments

It had been raining all night and the fog was thick in the morning. I decided to do some closeups at my favorite stream. The camera was set on manual, spot meter and mirror lockup. As I turned towards the stream the sun broke from the clouds. I managed to get off a few shots before the scene disappeared. I was lucky to get this one. This was taken on Jan. 6. High for the day - 71 degrees. Go figure.

Nikon D200
Tamron 70/300
B+W Pola
C&C Always welcome.

Comments

35 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 9, 2007 at 8:42 PM

John, the BEST 60 seconds of photography maybe in your life. The red leaves in the FG are just a perfect cap to this unique image overall. Very impressive scene indeed.

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Comment posted by Leann Greene on January 9, 2007 at 9:33 PM

Whoaaa! What a great moment you captured!

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on January 9, 2007 at 10:11 PM

A stunning, magical moment. Absolutely Beautiful!!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 9, 2007 at 10:16 PM

This is really beautiful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Joe Baltimore on January 9, 2007 at 11:05 PM

Simply majestic! If I were you, I would go somewhere and buy a lottery ticket. All luck aside, substantial talent to set up and capture this one, to be sure.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 9, 2007 at 11:29 PM

Great dramatic scene captured very well. Nice!

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on January 9, 2007 at 11:35 PM

This is wonderful John, one of your very best in my opinion

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on January 9, 2007 at 11:45 PM

What an inspiring and dramatic light show. Just think how fortunate you are to not only have witnessed it but to also capture it so well to share with the world!

Guy

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 9, 2007 at 11:58 PM

Breathtaking image John. That had to be an amazing moment for you.

I am impressed with this one.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 10, 2007 at 12:29 AM

Stunning image!!! You took great advantage of your lucky 60sec.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on January 10, 2007 at 2:56 AM

Amazing light. I agree the red leaves in the foreground are the icing on the cake.

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on January 10, 2007 at 8:21 AM

Great diagnals throughout, and of course, magical light. The red leaves at the bottom are a fantastic bonus. And though the good light made the shot, give yourself a hand for knowing how to capture it so beautifully!

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Comment posted by Paul Mccroskey on January 10, 2007 at 8:26 AM

I like everthing about this photo. You have captured a great moment perfectly. It's often so difficult to explain to people why being outdoors is so enjoyable. Photos like this say it for you.

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Comment posted by Wendy Blanchard on January 10, 2007 at 8:54 AM

Very Nice Capture Pops!!! I love the rays and the flow of the water. Amazing Shot!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on January 10, 2007 at 9:36 AM

John,

This is fantastic. Extremely well done!!! The banding in the beams is the icing here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 10, 2007 at 10:39 AM

WOW!!!!!! My new favorite John Benway image! This sparks and expresses so much raw emotion. Absolutely beautiful John. Perfect right down to the sparking red leaves in the FG. Superb image and effort John.

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Comment posted by Liam Condon on January 10, 2007 at 11:59 AM

John
A really great shot. The right place at the right time with the right eye. Sometimes it all just comes together. One of your best to date. Hope we both get some more like this! It would be interesting to see as b&w.
I told you digital was great!

Liam

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on January 10, 2007 at 1:20 PM

Jeez, John. This is gorgeous. I wonder if you have enough detail in the darks to bring out more detail in the shadows, but this is superb. I love how the light rays are parallel the tree trunks.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on January 10, 2007 at 1:24 PM

Magical light John, well done

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 10, 2007 at 1:58 PM

John: Magical light. Wonderful capture of the moment. >=))>

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Comment posted by Stephen Fogle on January 10, 2007 at 5:49 PM

Wow, you really show your photographic talent on this one!!!!! I would have to agree with the other folks and say that this may be my all time Benway favorite. Good eye.

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Comment posted by Daniel Roberts on January 11, 2007 at 3:44 PM

Wow. Great capture. Very beautiful. Well done!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on January 11, 2007 at 3:54 PM

Awesome shot

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Comment posted by Matt Dallos on January 11, 2007 at 6:21 PM

Wonderful shot! Great timing to catch it.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 12, 2007 at 12:07 PM

Magnificent Capture.. This has everything in it that would make me want to look at it for a VERY long time. The mood and light are just stunning. Really Nice Work

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 15, 2007 at 11:16 AM

Congrats on the EP John. Certainly not a surprise!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on January 15, 2007 at 1:30 PM

John,

Congrats on the EP! Well deserved!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 15, 2007 at 1:52 PM

Oh my God!

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Comment posted by Wendy Blanchard on January 17, 2007 at 5:54 PM

Congradulations Dad Thats Awesome!!! You deserve it!

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Comment posted by Francis Gilbert on January 18, 2007 at 4:19 PM

Superb picture...I am speechless

Francis Gilbert

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 18, 2007 at 5:57 PM

John, what an excellent pick for the EP selection here. I feel lucky to have been the first person to post a comment on this when it was on review in the ESS area. Great job my friend!

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Comment posted by Gautham G on October 9, 2007 at 4:25 PM

Great sense of timing & anticipation & well executed

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Comment posted by Cezar Mart on October 15, 2007 at 1:13 PM

Magical scene, magical photo!

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Comment posted by Martin Bartsch on April 30, 2008 at 3:01 PM

Oh my god. Incredible/Magical... Such sweet lighting...outstanding capture John.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 7, 2008 at 7:33 PM

Right place, right time, and the right photographer to cash in on this beautiful moment.
Very nice

Howard

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