Benton Lake

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 19, 2011529 views31 comments

Another from a calm morning with light mist floating over the water.

5DII, 70-200, 30 sec, f16

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 19, 2011 at 2:50 AM

Superb shot, David! The large version makes you feel like you're right there. The exposure is perfect, the pastel colors are very natural and the details are crisp. Very nicely shot!

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on November 19, 2011 at 2:56 AM

This is great, David. Colors are wonderfully, top job!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 19, 2011 at 3:20 AM

I never tire of these David. A magic atmosphere.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on November 19, 2011 at 5:15 AM

Really calming. Love it and bet it would be a great b/w too :)

aF

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

Always a pleasure to look at this place, David. Another great one.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM

Beautiful work, David. This is wonderful.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Jared Atencio on November 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Nice David, the misty water adds a unique element to this one and love how you were still able to get some reflection. Terrific detail as usual in the large version

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

This is magnificent David. Your composition highlights the beauty of these trees and their autumn color.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Another beauty, David! Great colors, scene and mood.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

David, the surrealistic look of the water together with the haze just makes the difference for me. The centered and static composition reflects the steadyness of these trees well to me. I also enjoy the delicate pattern of the twigs and foliage contrasted by the mighty stems.

Peter

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Comment posted by Tad Bowman on November 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

Outstanding shot!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM

I love the foggy look of the water and those rich fall colors. Nice DOF as well

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 19, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Another Beautiful shot! I can't really say much that I have not said before. But you have never posted an image that I didn't like, or was not at least a little envious of!

Chris

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM

Another nice one David! Haven't seen a bad one yet...

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on November 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Cypress resting on a pane of frosted glass. Incredible still water. Love the trees and the palette of colors here. The State of LA should hire you to do a tourism promotion. Wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

Gorgeous, David. The water looks like translucent glass. Fall color sure makes these look special.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 19, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Beautiful David. So calm and peaceful.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

David,

What you do with Cypress trees, water and light is just pure poetry. This is superb work.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Great colors and textures in the trees, they complement each other so well. I also like how the mist obscures the water surface and adds a bit of mystery.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM

This is awesome, one of your best of this subject

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on November 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

I never get tired seeing your swamp shots, they are amazing, excellent.

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Comment posted by Rodrigo Sandoval on November 19, 2011 at 9:14 PM

I really like the mood and colors of this. Wonderful composition, David. Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 19, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Another masterful image from your swamp, David. Incredible. This would be exquisite without the mist but the addition of that subtle mist creates such an expression of quiet, of peace, of timelessness. Superb.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 20, 2011 at 6:43 AM

Wonderful shot, David. Great mood!

D&L

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on November 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Beautiful capture. One small nit it seems to me that it is leaning slightly to the right.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

You always find a way to enhance these trees. A visual treat.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM

looks like a painting! again!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

Geeeeez....would you stop posting these awesome pics of these incredible trees? Just kidding....keep them coming. I love this place and really would enjoy a visit there.

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on November 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

Beautiful capture

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on November 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM

Again...another beautiful composition!!!

Soooooo wish I could have made this trip with you!!

Maybe next year! I still have two other locations I may be able to make it to though!!!

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Comment posted by Helmut Steidl on November 23, 2011 at 4:39 AM

Hello

Very mystic .... I love the fine structers in it .... The large Version is fantastic ....

Helmut

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