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Nov. 2011 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted October 11, 20111,997 views33 comments

Wake Up!

The canoe drifted from side to side, seemingly impatient for me to get in and paddle. If it were not for oversleeping after a late night around the campfire (celebrating my first minor trail climb in more than three years -- since disease and chemotherapy weakened my blood and my body), I would have paddled to other locations, and missed the this view from camp. So it seemed somehow fitting to get my little gold boat in a shot as it waited for me.

I shot this when I was rushing from spot to spot on the shore around my camp site, catching the fleeting sunrise rays penetrate the morning mist on the Bog River in the Adirondacks a couple of days ago. (It was shot a few minutes after Gentle Spectacle II: Warming the Mist, which I posted last night.)

Canon 50D
Sigma 17-70mm.
1/80 sec. @ f/5; ISO 200
Hand-held

P.S. Sorry if this looks too cyan-saturated. It appears that some kind of color management demon has possessed this file. I just spent more than 30 min. uploading and deleting 3 previos versions that looked as blue/green as my father's '55 aquamarine pontiac. Before I uploaded this version 4, it looked almost like a black and white conversion. Guess I'll do some research or take this up in the NPN forums if it does not look better after I get some sleep. (Had chemo today, so maybe it affected my color vision -- or sanity

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Comments

33 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM

Really, really nice, Wayne, wonderful elements and composition, beautiful light.

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on October 12, 2011 at 4:23 AM

Beautiful Job Wayne

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Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on October 12, 2011 at 4:33 AM

Good news brings good photos. Congratualtions!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on October 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM

Hi Wayne, what a beautiful scene this is. It sure looks very inviting to go go out for a paddle! I love the way you composed this with the canoe running about parallel with the mirrored diagonal tree line.

Great to hear you are growing stronger, all the best!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

Very ethereal and inviting Wayne. As was your previous post from this area, it is very tranquil and beautiful.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

The yellow of the canoe is a great contrast to the rather drab fog covered lake. The refelction in the water and the gentle bend of the fishing pole make this image work so wonderfully. Glad you are feeling better.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

This is just beautiful Wayne, peaceful, serene, relaxing.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on October 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

A beautiful composition. I like everything about this photo.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Nice one, Wayne! Keep getting stronger, my friend!

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM

Hi Wayne, Both photographs are beautiful, but this one with the canoe and the fishing rod tells a real story. Just waiting ...

On my monitor (iMac) it does not appear to be cyan-saturated; in fact, all of the colors look good.

Glad you're feeling well enough to get out.

Take care,

Carol

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on October 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

HI Wayne, I am so happy to hear that you are getting back in the canoe. Ever since I joined NPN your images of the Adirondacks have made me wish I could spend time there. I love your work and this is another great example. I want to step into that canoe.

Peter

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Another lovely shot. Keep getting stronger!

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on October 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM

This looks fine Wayne. Reminds me of early this summer when my son an I went paddling in the boundary waters of Minnesota. Im headed to the Adirondacks next summer. With you getting stronger I hope your able to get out more so we can view some of your beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Jim Bullard on October 12, 2011 at 1:49 PM

Hey Wayne,

Great photo. I love it and no it isn't too cyan on my screen. It looks like an Adirondack morning, wonderful. I know we're supposed to give constructive criticism, not just a pat on the virtual back but frankly I can't think of any way to improve it.

Cheers,

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Comment posted by Craig Myers on October 12, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Superb work, Wayne. Great story image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 12, 2011 at 6:26 PM

This is a wonderful shot Wayne that I really enjoy looking at. Colors look fine on my monitor. I have really enjoyed your recent work too! Glad you are getting out, and that we get a chance to see your work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Julene cook on October 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

I love this image. It makes me feel like "I" am camping. Julene

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on October 12, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Beautiful photo and wonderful news that you are feeling better.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on October 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Beautiful scene Wayne!
This is one of those that really makes me want to be there!

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on October 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Excellent shot Wayne, no nits here.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 14, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Just exceptional! The mist adds a mystical quality here, and the yellow of the canoe a center point of colour. I wonder if a bit brighter canoe would work even better?
Sure glad to hear you're feeling stronger and getting out more!
Sandy

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 19, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Congrats on another exceptional WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on October 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Wayne, congrats on the WP!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Just plain gorgeous - it doesn't get any better than this! Congrats on the very well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 19, 2011 at 7:13 PM

Wayne, Congratulations on a very well-deserved EP.

Cheers,

Carol

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Wayne: Makes me want to be there! Marvelous shot in every way.

>=))>

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 20, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Congrats Wayne

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

This is one beautiful image!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 23, 2011 at 8:31 PM

Such a beautiful, dreamy image, Wayne. Nature sighs as the day awakens...

Your commentary inspires me as much as the image. Thank you for both.

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on October 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Wonderful shot, peaceful and I really like how the light is just coming across the trees

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Comment posted by John Marley on November 1, 2011 at 7:46 AM

Wow, thats beautiful. My wife and I are hoping to get back to New York sometime in the near future. She is from the FInger Lakes area. I love all the trails, and hills, and waterfalls everywhere. Upstate New York is photo heaven too me. Hard to get good landscape photos right now in burnt up Texas. Thanks for sharing, I love it.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM

Wayne, late to the party but this is really nice. Your timing was perfect.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 23, 2011 at 5:29 PM

I like the mood of this scene a lot Wayne.
And I admire you for you strenght. Congrats.

D&L

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