Wintery_Wakulla_River

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 26, 2010200 views15 comments

We do get winter in North Florida. This is the Wakulla River as the sun is trying to appear through the 'polar smoke' rising off the river. I hoped to capture the bank of fog, the coldness, the clear water (spring-fed river), and the flora - maple and cypress. Waited until there was enough light on the near bank, but not until fog was blown out.

canon5d2 17-40 @17 on tripod.

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15 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 26, 2010 at 4:43 PM

Yes, we definitely do get winter. I love especially the water and the bank on the viewer's left in this image, the colors and reflection and lighting.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 26, 2010 at 5:26 PM

The light here is great.I really like the feeling of the scene. Great image.

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Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on December 26, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Wonderful atmosphere and mood. I especially like the right two thirds of the frame.

Lori

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Well, without snow or ice, it doesn't look too terribly cold an the warm light isn't helping much either. However, I sure like the light and the warmth of the colors. Could see trying to bring up the shadows and the reflection just a bit.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 26, 2010 at 8:49 PM

Im a bit undecided about this. When I crop out the left bank, i find the right 2/3 more appealing from an aesthetic prspective, just a nice atmosphere and reflection. The stuff on the far left tends to pull my attention there and render the comp divisive--but i understand your point in keeping it in the frame and i think its a valid reasoning. Anyhow--an interesting shot!

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on December 26, 2010 at 9:39 PM

David, you placed the trees very well, the way they shrink into the background is what I like the most.

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Comment posted by Tom Kualii on December 26, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Cool how the fog desaturates the color on one side. We dont get much fogs here in Hawaii but when we do, love the effects of it. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on December 27, 2010 at 12:42 AM

Great shot

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 27, 2010 at 6:04 AM

Sigh… Your every hope fulfilled.

A gorgeous image !

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 27, 2010 at 9:12 AM

I love the Wakulla River and I'm enjoying this image of it. Well representative of a winter's morn on the river, and I like your comp. This appears to be taken south of the state park section, is that right? Nice shot Daniel!

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Comment posted by David Moynahan on December 27, 2010 at 11:09 AM

Thanks, all. And yes, Bill, this is about a quarter mile south of upper bridge (shadeville rd), looking north (of course). d

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on December 27, 2010 at 3:14 PM

The mood here says winter in North Florida. No needles on the cypress trees and not a lot of green. The Wakulla and Wacissa Rivers used to be my old stomping grounds and I miss it a lot. Seen any manatees there lately? Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on December 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Love the feeling it gives..nice!

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Comment posted by David Moynahan on December 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM

Thanks. And yes, lots of manatees. The Wakulla spring bowl is full of them on these cold days.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 28, 2010 at 2:52 PM

David,

I'm sorry for missing your first posting, but I still wanted to welcome you to NPN and the ES&S Gallery! that first post was terrific and this one is beautiful too.

I like the two differing shorelines and how they draw the eye in to the scene. The misty atmosphere on the right gives this scene great mood and really makes the image what it is.

No real nits or suggestions from me. Welcome aboard!

Lon

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