The Apparition

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 14, 20101,096 views23 comments

We had a morning yesterday filled with a heavy fog and stifling humidity. Just took a quick ride w/ only my H2 in the car. As I drove past an old cemetery, I caught this doe out of the corner of my eye standing in the road leading to it. Quickly backing up, I got just a few shots off. It is soft, but I think the canopy of the trees, the nice pose she gave me, and the background light and mist make it worth keeping. Thanks for looking, comments welcomed, larger posted. ISO-250, 1/125th at f-3.7.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Marie Mitchell on June 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Nice find! Love the fogginess.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on June 14, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Bill, I like the mood this image projects. Thanks for sharing. What is an H2?

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 14, 2010 at 11:52 AM

thanks Marie and John. for me, and the comments i've gotten elsewhere, the softness of this makes the mood.

Sorry John, my little Sony H2 is about a 4-year old 6MP that really takes some nice pics--w/ limitations. But it's gotten me in the state museum of art some national and regional exhibits/awards, etc. though. I've been using a D-60 and D-90 lately, but I don't mind shooting with this still at times.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 14, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Bill, this image is all about composition and atmosphere. By composing this brilliantly you have managed to exploit the foggy atmosphere to the fullest. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on June 14, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Bill, I absolutely love this image. I only might clone out that bright white spot near the center. Way to be there at the right time

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 14, 2010 at 6:33 PM

I don't usually hang around graveyards... but I think it works. thanks to all of you, I like it too.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on June 14, 2010 at 6:36 PM

Beautiful photograph. Nice comp combined with the soft textures and fog really make this for me. I'd love to have this one hanging on my wall!

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 14, 2010 at 6:55 PM

thanks. You know, I had a friend play around with PSing it, and it just felt right showing it as it was. That means a lot to me.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on June 15, 2010 at 4:06 AM

Very nice mood, Bill. I like it.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 15, 2010 at 4:24 PM

A magical image IMO. I love the softness and the mood.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 15, 2010 at 10:01 PM

The natural arch framing made for a great presentation!

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on June 16, 2010 at 8:57 AM

HI Bill,

A very beautiful and moody/atmospheric composition. Well done! Nothing more needs to be said!

Brad

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Comment posted by Sam Rua on June 19, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Gorgeous comp, Bill. Well seen and presented.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 22, 2010 at 8:04 PM

Congrats on the nice EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 22, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Elegant scene and wonderfully presented. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on June 22, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Nicely done, Bill.
Well deserved EP!
Neil

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on June 22, 2010 at 10:31 PM

Congratulations Bill

I just love this more than I can say. Excellent reminder that it's not all about the equipment, but just about being there with what ya got.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 23, 2010 at 5:20 AM

thanks to all, I appreciate everyone's feedback and critiques. This place is amazing.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 23, 2010 at 6:25 AM

The scene sets a particular mood with the positioning and haze. Lovely and soothing. Congratulations on your EP!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 23, 2010 at 12:07 PM

Congrats Bill

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Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on June 24, 2010 at 4:31 AM

Congrats on the EP, Bill. Lovely image.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on June 28, 2010 at 3:22 PM

Bill,
magic atmosphere here. Great shot! Congrats on EP.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 30, 2010 at 12:42 PM

thanks to everyone. I knew this was kind of special when I saw it, but I truly appreciate the overwhelming response on here.

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