Blazing Lake

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 10, 2010282 views17 comments

Headed up to Willow springs lake in Payson,AZ to get some peace and relax. I wasnt expecting anything photographically to happen, as it said clear skies. But as I got near the lake, all these clouds rolled in. And 20mins later I am witnessing my best sunset!

Canon 5DII w/ 17-40mm f/4
f/16
Manual blend with 5sec and 2sec exposure

Check out the larger version too!
Thanks for looking!

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 10, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Excellent comp, and a great sunset! Well done!

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Comment posted by Greg Maklae on October 10, 2010 at 5:43 PM

great sunset and reflection. Good placement of the rock in fg.

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on October 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM

Great comp and processing. This is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on October 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM

I appreciate the juxtaposition of the peaceful lake and lonely rock with the exhilarating sky. I think some neutralization of the reds in strategic parts of the image (rock and trees) could provide a viewer with a visual anchor, against which the intensity of the clouds and reflection would be even more striking.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 10, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Wonderful shot Chikku, especially the larger version, which really shows off the blend and great details.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 10, 2010 at 7:53 PM

Stunning image Chikku. The color, the reflection, and that rock work so very well. Love how the clouds and reflection move the eye back to the vanishing point. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 10, 2010 at 8:36 PM

Whoa. That's awesome, Chikku. Excellent comp too give the short notice.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on October 10, 2010 at 9:40 PM

This sunset is a real treat! Not to mention you had this sunset on a lake without much (or any) wind to get the amazing reflection!
Great image!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 10, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Love the reds and starburst here Chikku. Nice reflection.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 11, 2010 at 1:26 AM

This is beautiful Chikku. I really like "X" which is created by the clouds and reflection. I also like how you chose to include the foreground rock in the scene.

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Comment posted by Håkon Iversen on October 11, 2010 at 7:59 AM

Some nitpicking: A little bit of halo above the treeline in the middle, and just over the little rock on the lefthand side. Would also have liked the foreground to be just a tad more exposed. I also agree that you should "neutralize" the reds on the rock a bit.

But: Excellent comp! and those clouds are really great. Love the way both the clouds themselves and the reflection of them is "pulling" you into the scene.

Registered on August 16, 2010, 20 Posts, 123 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 11, 2010 at 11:27 AM

Wow, I would of never thought this to be around Payson. Nice job to include the foreground rock and I really like the composition, well done.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on October 11, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 11, 2010 at 4:27 PM

Really nice! Beautiful sky and reflection. The rock in the foreground comp really sets this off. Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on October 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Hey Chikku,
Sweet light and simple comp make for a great image!