Autumn Serenity

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 18, 2011416 views23 comments

A subtle pastel sky and autumn colors paint this peaceful scene on an unnamed lake in the northern part of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. We were hoping for a dramatic sunrise and alpenglow on Mount Sanford, but were disappointed. However, this scene really appealed to me as I searched the distant lake shore through the lens, and it seemed to convey a quieter, more peaceful beauty that can easily be missed under the commanding presence of a 16,237 foot mountain.

I'm wondering about your reactions to this image, so C&C is appreciated.

Canon 5DII. Canon 70-200/2.8. ISO 200. f/11. 1/10 s. CP. Single exposure. Please see LARGER VERSION.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Anand Narayanan on September 18, 2011 at 1:23 AM

That scene oozes serenity ! Am totally in love with it.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 18, 2011 at 3:00 AM

You couldn't get much of a better title Doug, very serene. The reflection doubles the impact and the lines throughout add a nice flow to the image. Beautiful contrasting colors. I wouldn't change a thing. Well done!

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 18, 2011 at 3:12 AM

A simple composition & clean flowing lines & colors contrasted by excellent minute detail in the tree line. It all comes together so very nicely! I love it and wouldn't change a single thing. Very well done, Doug

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on September 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM

Excellent shot, Doug - no nits whatsoever.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

The thumbnail does this no justice what so ever! This is wonderfull in it's subtlety and oozes serenity indeed. The bigger I view this, the beter it gets!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 18, 2011 at 8:46 AM

What a beauty Doug. I might darken the reflection a little bit, but other than that, this is perfection. Really, really like this!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

Simple and Beautiful!! Well done Doug. So peaceful to look at.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on September 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Very nice, Doug, and well titled. Would also work quite well as a pano. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Very nice. I'm so glad you included a larger version. The silence is deafening.

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Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on September 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

the graphical comp and the pastel colours convery a a very calm mood indeed... I really like the foliage detail in the large version...

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Comment posted by Abdulla Bin Touq on September 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM

I really enjoyed it what an amazing view.

-Abdulla

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on September 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM

I really like this one Doug. The simplicity of the scene is what makes this one great IMO. Nice comp, colors and processing.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

Well its really quite simple, Doug--this is a great shot, but it would be a MIND-BLOWING AMAZING SUPER AWESOME shot if you just do one simple thing--crop for 50/50. Don't waste the incredible symmetry here--do the right thing, Doug

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 18, 2011 at 4:12 PM

This is really well done, Doug. I like simple elements and their graphic presentation.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

I absolutely love the color palette in this, Doug! And the minimalist composition. Alaska has so much to offer in the way of scenery.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Such beautiful soft light. This is simple but its not, if that makes any sense at all. Love it!

Chris

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Thanks all! Stan - no way...I can't do it! I won't! lol ... I seriously think it loses something with a 50/50 split

Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments

Comment posted by Russell Colletta on September 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM

I really like this image Doug. The simplicity is very appealing, the light is fantastic, and the contrasting cool blues with the golden shoreline is nicely done, The refelction and detail in the trees doesn't hurt either. Nice shot.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on September 19, 2011 at 4:01 AM

Lovely! Simple, elegant and so very natural. Awesome job, Doug.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on September 19, 2011 at 4:14 AM

Love the simplicity here, Doug. Gorgeous color and serene mood.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on September 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

Lovely, Doug! The subtle autumn colors work very well with the pastel blue.
Thanks for posting the larger version. This would make a nice large print.
With the water so still, you have aptly titled the image.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 20, 2011 at 7:17 PM

Doug,

Late getting to this, but could not pass up to tell you that I think this is fantastic. I love the soft blue hues here and the symmetry of the reflection. A beautiful image.

Lon

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on September 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Such a nice scene, very serene for sure, excellent work Doug.

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