Smoke on the water

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 1, 2010466 views8 comments

Another find in my archives.
I took this picture last year at the beginning of May, on a rather overcast and dull afternoon. This is probably the only moment in the entire day when the clouds lifted a bit unveiling the opposite shore of the lake. This is the lake of Ceresole in the Gran Paradiso national park, Italy.

Details: Eos 50D, Tokina ATX-Pro 12-24 and - most likely - a GND 4x or even 8x.

Your c&c are as always highly appreciated, thanks in advance for your time.

A slightly larger image is also available

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Nicolas Belokurov on April 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM

I like it Paolo, it's moody and calm. A perfect introspective day.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 1, 2010 at 12:40 PM

That''s quite an interesting composition Paolo. I like this single line of grass that leads me in. An interesting bg too. And general I like the dark and gloomy feeling this conveys.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on April 1, 2010 at 4:35 PM

I like the line that drives the eye to the mountain.

Great mood.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 1, 2010 at 5:19 PM

I like the even light on the foreground grass & stone and how it contrasts with the gloomy clouds and shadowed mountain in the distance. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on April 1, 2010 at 10:07 PM

The line of clouds in front of the mountain sets the mood so well. I'm not a huge fan of the centered comp of the foreground, but it is a unique composition and adds a bit more dynamic feel because of it

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on April 2, 2010 at 5:56 AM

I think it's a superb image, Paolo! Very elegant composition and a nice moody atmosphere!

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on April 3, 2010 at 1:29 AM

Love the play between the beautifully colored foreground and the cloudy gray mountain.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 3, 2010 at 12:37 PM

but no fire in the sky

Pretty cool, Paolo! Some nice atmosphere and a pretty scene. I might have gone for a diaganol with the plants, rather than the sharp 50/50 split down the middle. good stuff!

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