Basking in the Afterglow

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 6, 2011349 views13 comments

The sunset wasn't much, but I was glad I hung around camp to see what followed. I framed some compositions with some close foreground elements backed up with this intense afterglow. Just then, my fellow camper, Dave pulled in from twilight fishing, and I said "Ooh, ooh, hold it right there -- Don't move!" I quicly reframed the shot, hit the remote release, and hoped for the best. He did amazingly well for a 5 second exposure.

Canon 50D
Sigma 17-70
5 seconds @ f/11; ISO 200

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 6, 2011 at 11:20 PM

Absolutely beautiful! Reminds me of the tidal rivers of midcoast Maine Wayne when me, my husband, and 2 sons cruised the quiet waters at sunset in our kayaks. Beautiful and relaxing scene. Wonderful reflection and color.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 6, 2011 at 11:37 PM

This is absolutely gorgeous, Wayne. Really captures the emotion of someone simply sitting back and enjoying the quiet evening light fading into the night. An outstanding image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 7, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Lovely and serene. the colors are rich and balanced, the light is wonderful and the scene well composed. This is very nice

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on November 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Wayne, I like the silhouettes you captured here. The colors are great; I especially like the transition to blue in the water. Nice image!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on November 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

Stunning colors, looks very peaceful; I like the inclusion of your friend; well done

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on November 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Great sharpness on the kayaker for a 5 second exposure, Wayne. Way to go. Would have been even nicer if only there were a bit more separation between the kayaker's head and the dark reflections on the trees on the water.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 7, 2011 at 8:59 PM

What a wonderful range of colours and peacefulness here. Gorgeous shot.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM

Stunning colors and great composition, sure makes me dream of camping by a northern lake with the Loons calling.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on November 8, 2011 at 5:19 PM

I find this photo stunning..you can feel the quiet of the monent...!!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Beautiful!! and what a wonderful feeling! Great work, Wayne.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI