Red Jack Rainbow

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 17, 2010370 views29 comments

It was a real delight watching this rainbow come and go a couple of times on this morning. This was taken at Red Jack Lake about 10 miles south of Munising in Upper MI. This has to be one of the best mornings I remember for quite some time. Wonderful changing weather in just an hour or so made for exciting times shooting. With this shot I had to change from my 70-200 back to the 24mm to get the whole rainbow. I was worried that it would be gone by the time I was ready to shoot again. Two other photographers from MI where there to enjoy it with me, along with my wife, Cheri. Great Fun! Thanks for looking.
5D2, 24mm, ISO 160, f/14 at 1/50 sec.

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Nick, catching a scene like this is what we all want to do! Very symmetrical.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM

Wow Nick! It is not everyday ya get to see a rainbow and then its reflection! Glorious scene and glorious light on the trees as well.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 17, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Great "eye", Nick. Nicely seen an beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on October 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Excellent job with this scene. Great comp, exposure, and processing.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 17, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Can't go wrong with this scene, assuming you've got a wide enough lens that is

I like the light on the distant shore.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on October 17, 2010 at 10:43 PM

Cool rainbow!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 17, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Very cool!

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Comment posted by Yan Zhang on October 17, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Like this symmetric rainbow, great capture!

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 17, 2010 at 11:08 PM

FANTASTIC! The clouds make a great background for the rainbow, and the light on the shoreline is gorgeous. My only minor nit is the lightness of the FG -- I think the light brown bottom detracts somewhat from that gorgeous reflection. I think I would softly darken that part of the image to see if it might be even better.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 17, 2010 at 11:22 PM

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 17, 2010 at 11:42 PM

So neat. Even a rainbow reflection . . . and now I see the double rainbow, too. The colorful trees put it over the top.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 17, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Nick,

It's magical moments like these that keep us all coming back as nature photographers. It's icing on the cake to come home with something on film or on a CF card, but being in the moment is what we really enjoy the most out of times like this.

I really can't offer any nits or suggestions. Just a congrats for capturing this beautiful moment in time.

Lon

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Comment posted by Lara Ellis on October 17, 2010 at 11:50 PM

Otherworldly!! Amazing shot!!!!

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 18, 2010 at 12:14 AM

Fantastic storm light! Or breaking storm light. Lon is right, it's experiences like these that keep us coming back time and again. Considering the ratio of greatness to busts, it is a profound, and lasting impression these experiences have on us. That's how I see it anyway.

It's certainly a beautiful shot, and to have a double rainbow reflection must be quite rare.

Chris

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 18, 2010 at 12:51 AM

right place, right time, Nick - nice work!

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on October 18, 2010 at 1:26 AM

Very cool! Must have been something to witness. Well done Nick.

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Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on October 18, 2010 at 7:40 AM

Love the reflected rainbow..this is quite a scene! Great work!

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on October 18, 2010 at 8:22 AM

Looks like a beautiful moment to be a part of Nick, must have been awesome standing there watching this happen. Great capture.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM

How fortunate to be able to capture a complete rainbow - that seldom happens, at least for me. The dark clouds make a very nice backdrop, and the autumn color is icing on the cake.

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on October 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Nice capture Nick!

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Comment posted by Eric Good on October 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM

Love the way those clouds, trees and rainbow are framed by simplicity of the gray sky and murky fg water. That really helps keep the eye on the prize. Good stuff!

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on October 18, 2010 at 5:49 PM

Wonderful capture Nick. Everything looks solid here. No real suggestions for improvement. Great colors, epic light. Thanks so much for sharing.

Michael

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 18, 2010 at 6:43 PM

Nice symmetry with the rainbow and it's reflection, Nick.

Ed

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 18, 2010 at 10:47 PM

Wow what a great moment you've captured. One of those times that you may be so inspired by the sight in front of you that you forget you have a camera next to you. Awesome!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 19, 2010 at 5:07 AM

Pretty special scene. Kudos

aF

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 19, 2010 at 10:05 AM

I really like the eliptical effect with this and of course, the symmetry. The color in the trees lining the lake just add more to this really nice shot.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 19, 2010 at 2:43 PM

Want to says "Thanks" to everyone for all the nice comments on this. Very much appreciated. It was a morning I will remember for a long time. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on October 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM

Ehi ehi, just wait before thanking everyone, I'm only a bit late at the party!

Stunning image Nick, capturing a full rainbow isn't the easiest thing to do, but when you also have it's full reflection in the same image, this is just not fair!