Red Jack Lake Rainbow 2

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 20, 2011396 views22 comments

This is another shot of this rainbow from last fall. I was going through the raw files that I haven't done anything with yet from last fall. I didn't even realize that I had a few more shots of this rainbow that I just had skipped over I guess. Probably thought others were better at the time. This shot was made a few exposures ahead of the one I posted before. I will put the other shot below here so you can look at that one too. I kind of think I like this one better after almost a year now. I thought it was interesting that in this shot the faded part of the rainbow is on the opposite side of the lake. The later shot below is faded on the right side. Thanks for any of your thoughts.
5D2, 24mm, iso 160, f/14 and 1/40 sec. Polarizer
I also think this one was shot on auto white balance and the one below on the cloudy setting in case you are interested.

Comments

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM

Here is the shot I posted last fall that was shot a few frames later. I checked and it was about 10 frames later. Didn't think I had even shot that many.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on September 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

Hi Nick,
A rainbow reflected? Wow!
This is awesome and the foliage makes the shot really unique.
A total winner.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Nick,

Easy choice for me. This recent post is the stronger of the two. The light, color and surface area for the reflection are much better with this one. Which, makes this one even better than your previous image!

I don't know how to suggest pulling it off, but if you could pop the rainbow even more this could be even better still. As it is though, I guess I'll just have to settle for a fabulous rainbow and reflection image.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 20, 2011 at 9:32 PM

Thank you Luis! Glad you liked it. It really was a pretty special morning and I felt lucky to be there. Nick

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM

Thanks Lon, Guess I was responding to Luis when you left your comment. I like this one better too, not really sure how I let it go this long without at least looking at it more. I also like the reflection in this one. I don't know how to make the rainbow pop more either, so will settle for this

Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 21, 2011 at 12:49 AM

A very nice capture, Nick! I like the symmetry of this and appreciate the realistic colors. It always amazes me how much lighter the inside of the arc is compared to the outside.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on September 21, 2011 at 3:33 AM

Love it Nick! Super mood and light and the fall foliage really adds to the scene on both colour and the way they line up at infinity to lead the eye deeper.

I have found that "popping" the rainbow some more can be achieved by carefully selecting as much of it as possible and selectively tweaking contrast.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM

I like this one a touch better also. I was wondering if you couldn't blend the two so you would have the bow all the way across?

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Thanks Gary, Morkel and Morris! Appreciate your comments.
Morkel, I might give that a try and see what happens. Sounds like something I might be able to handle.

Morris, You know, I actually thought about that too looking at both of these. I think that is way past my photoshop abilities, but it does seem like it would be pretty cool. Thanks guys! Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Nick, this one is a unique shot for me. The calm surface allows a wonderful reflection. The asymmetry of the rainbow makes for a nice dynamics to my eye, within the otherwise static image. Furthermore, I also prefer the white balance and exposure in the last version.

Peter

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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on September 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Very nice catch Nick! I don't think I've ever seen a rainbow caught in a reflection like that

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on September 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

Awesome shot Nick. Seems that somebody who was standing right next to you should have done as well. Will have to go back through my files from that morning. See ya in a couple weeks and hope for more of the same this year.

Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

Thank you Peter, Taylor and Tom!
Peter, I liked that the calm water showed the reflection of the fall color better too in the new post. Like you I also like the wb look better in this one.
Taylor, I think the rainbow reflection was a first time for me too!
Tom, You probably have one very close to this I would think. I hope you weren't changing your lens at the time to get a wider view. I know I did just after this showed with the reflection and was worried I would miss it. Yes, see you there and looking forward to it.
Thanks guys! Nick

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on September 22, 2011 at 12:00 AM

That is one amazing rainbow, Nick, and reflected in the lake as well. I find this image much better than your second posted image, as I really like how the forest, trees trunks and the foliage are presented here. Flatter lake surface as well which is not at all detracting from the other elements. Fantastic.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 22, 2011 at 12:54 AM

Gorgeous! I like both, but the bluer version suits my taste. Excellent!

Chris

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on September 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM

Both are excellent, Nick, although they do portray different moods. I don't think I can pick one.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Thanks Vance, Chris and Anil. Your comments mean alot to me. I'm very glad you liked the image. Nick

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on September 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Nice rainbow shot combined with fall colors and a reflection. This is a stronger image IMO due to the smooth water and clear reflection. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Pam Colander on September 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

I prefer the cooler temp on this one too. I would clone out the light bits in the lower frame and try to make the rainbow more prominent. It's a lovely capture and is very pleasing to the eye!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 23, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Thanks much Dan and Pam. Yes, I prefer this one too for the same reasons you mentioned. I'm looking forward to doing a print of this one now. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Cracking light here Nick, great autumn colours and a lovely rainbow to top it off.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM

Thanks Gary! This was a great morning, and one I will remember. I'm heading back to this place at the end of this week. Cheers! Nick

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