Days to come

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 10, 2009379 views19 comments

Photo taken in March as the ice starts to loose its grip on Lake Vänern. Not many week left before we are there again....Winter means good photo-light so I will enjoy it.

Nikkor 12-24 at f/11, 1/30s, 14mm and ND Grad

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Beautiful beams and nicely balanced composition. I particularly like the golden reflection in the midground.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Nice as this is, I feel it might be even more evocative with only the distant island and beams. Gorgeous lighting here.

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Comment posted by Christer Johansson on November 10, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Answer to Marc Adamus. Actually have a shot only including the island and the beams. Many thanks for a good comment and suggestion.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM

I like the other shot, but it does loose the reflections. I was thinking more like a vertical of just the right half here.

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Comment posted by William Vrolyk on November 10, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Outstanding work, Christer. The golden rays from the sky and in the water is marvelous.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 10, 2009 at 1:18 PM

I like the fan of sun rays and reflection in the foreground Christer .

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 10, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Beautiful light.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 10, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Beautiful light and wonderfully composed! It is a winner.

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Comment posted by Christer Johansson on November 10, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Back again and on the learning curve Marc. You have a great point in Your last comment as I watch my crop from the first image posted. Been reading the about composition in the "Ultimate Guide" for a week know and starts to understand what its all about. Many thanks Marc.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM

I like it Christer. Particularly that little island out there. Works nice coupled with the land in the fg. I agree with Bill - the reflection is really nice!

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on November 10, 2009 at 4:56 PM

I really like all 3 instances of the scene, Christer! The bg light is sublime!

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 10, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Absolutely beautiful light. Everything works well here. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Jeremy on November 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM

What a lovely shot with delicious light. I prefer the original shot with more space.
As soon as I saw the pic, I was reminded of Bergmann's film, "Summer With Monika", and then I saw it was taken in Sweden, so I guess it was filmed in the same area as your image. Very evocative picture.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 10, 2009 at 9:21 PM

The second repost is quite good, but I prefer the original post. It gives me a sense of scale of the island and somehow makes it more mysterious.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 10, 2009 at 9:39 PM

Glorious light Christer and I love the composition. The rock jutting out on the left balances the island nicely. The varying quality of reflected light on the ice and FG water is also a real winner. Gorgeous work.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 10, 2009 at 9:52 PM

I really like this Christer. The light and the strong contrast are working great here. I like the foreground dark shape and the way it's echoed in the distance in this scene.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 10, 2009 at 11:44 PM

Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Zachary Lake on November 11, 2009 at 1:26 AM

beautiful!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 11, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Hi Christer

I like your first image as is

To me, every thing is in harmony, the ice , reflections , The jutting rock, and island .. and the amazing sun rays.
Albert Darmo Canada

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