Fisheating Creek

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 6, 2010581 views27 comments

Here's another, taken on a side-shoot of Fisheating Creek. The water was high, so it appeared the creek just dissolved into the surrounding swamp: this was one of those areas.

I'm typically quite content being around gators, mainly because I spot them first and am aware of them. Here however, they were quite shy and would dip down into the near black waters. My hand disappeared in 6 inches, and just had me a bit uneasy in waist deep or more.

5d2, Tamron 28-75@75
ISO: 200
Aperture: 16
Shutter: 2, 1.2, 1/2s TK's luminosity masks blends

Thanks again as always for your comments,
Paul

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budde on June 6, 2010 at 6:09 PM

Your work from these areas continues to amaze me. I'd say it was worth the gators ;) The light and depth here are wonderful.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 6, 2010 at 6:12 PM

WoW!!

this is just a great

i like everything here

very well done

Hamed

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 6, 2010 at 6:46 PM

You wade in the swamps without fear, Paul? Kudos to you braving your surroundings as it's a different beast Im sure being so close to dangerous creatures. The scene is just lovely.
A wonderful glow throughout and very inviting.
It has to be pretty cool cruising around a kayak so close the water like that.
Is this Florida?

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on June 6, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Thanks guys,

Anthony, yeah, this is central Florida. I hope to get a blog post up tonight about it all. I do enjoy being surrounded by animals, but once in a while, the situation makes me think twice. =)

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on June 6, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Yeah man, that is sweet! One of my recent favorites of yours. I'd really like to be in that environment.

Chris

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on June 6, 2010 at 7:06 PM

The light here is wonderful, Paul. I sometimes wondered if you ever got uneasy around gators when in the water. Glad I am not the only one :)

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 6, 2010 at 7:27 PM

It looks like a fun environment. I see how you can probably get lost and feel like your in the amazon or something. My dad's in Naples, how far abouts from your hometown shooting?

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM

This is gorgeous, Paul. I just love the warm light and all the textures in the scene.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on June 6, 2010 at 9:40 PM

Probably my favorite of your recent posts. Great work!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on June 6, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Gorgeous image! Luminescent and perfectly textured and composed. The subtle highlights in the water really enhance the depth.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 6, 2010 at 10:43 PM

Beautiful light. The reflection is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on June 6, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Beautiful light. Great comp, I like it.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on June 7, 2010 at 3:12 AM

Oooh, this is real pretty, just love the light here. Should make a great big print!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 7, 2010 at 3:57 AM

Love the filtered light Paul, lots of lovely detail.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Leann Greene on June 7, 2010 at 6:30 AM

Fantastic amount of depth in this -the light is remarkable.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on June 7, 2010 at 7:28 AM

very nice, paul! man, this looks very idyllic, dreamy to say. love the light and colors here. you sure nailed this, great work!

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Comment posted by Wendy Blanchard on June 7, 2010 at 9:28 AM

Beautiful lighting, very peaceful scene. Excellent capture!

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on June 7, 2010 at 9:58 AM

A lot of magic in this photo. Well done!

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Comment posted by Adrian Klein on June 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM

Paul, I am glad you are the one braving the gators, not sure I could go out waist deep in dark gator water. Nonetheless I am happy you did, this image is fantastic in everyway. The light is perfect!

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on June 7, 2010 at 10:28 AM

I always believe, that being surrounded by wild creatures just enhances the experience for the better. makes you stay alert. as long as you don't do that in crocodile waters.
I really enjoy your swamp scenes, this one is no exception. very moody and wild.
georg

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Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on June 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM

This has a really great feel about it, Paul. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on June 7, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Wonderful golden light in this one. Gators - this would scare the heck out of me. Never dealt with them without a protective glass between, so I have no clue how to behave and how to read their behavior to stay safe.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on June 7, 2010 at 6:28 PM

What a spectacular swampy scene! The light is to die for, and the composition spot on. Getting a clean comp like that is tough... you make it look easy! So much depth here..

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Comment posted by Eric Good on June 7, 2010 at 6:38 PM

What a magical setting! Love the light and composition captured here. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM

You are an example of "bloom where you are planted." You make the most of the environment that is accessible to you and make wonderful photos of it. Keep up the great work!

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Gorgeous image Paul. I love the composition and light! Fantastic work!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 7, 2010 at 8:03 PM

Paul,

This is both dreamy and painterly; beautiful light scattering everywhere.... then having to think of alligators???? NOT! I'm glad I can enjoy this from a distance. Great work from FL as always.

Lon

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