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Wagon Hill Fields

by Harry Lichtman

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 29, 2012466 views17 comments
I pass this field nearly every day, which is part of a larger conservation area in Durham, NH. A great place to walk the dog and sleigh ride in the winter. The clear skies ruined my earlier photo attempts elsewhere this morning and I was heading home with coffees for my wife and I. The coffees would get a little cold. Fog was still in the fields, as the sun had not yet had time to rise high enough to evaporate the moisture. I quickly set up near these lustrife and took a series of shots (for focal blending if needed) just before the sun had illuminated the FG flowers, since the fog layer was thick and flare controlled. As the sun rose above the trees and fog to the far left, I took a couple more shots as the sun grazed and backlit the flowers. These exposures were much better for the flowers, the earlier exposure much better for everything else. Windless conditions allowed for a relatively easy blend.

5D2, 24-105L

Any feedback always appreciated.

Comments

17 comments
Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 29, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Nice shot Harry, I like the backlit glow on flowers from the early morning sunlight. In my opinion the sky could be a little brighter, but that's being picky..I hope your wife was understanding when she got her cold cup of coffee :biggrin:
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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Thanks Zack - That's what microwaves are for! I though about lightening the sky, but didn't want to loose the wisps of clouds. The sky does feel a bit heavy, I'll give it a go. Thanks.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 29, 2012 at 2:58 PM
That's quite a fine image for a coffee run. The light and colors here are very appealing. I like the little dew-covered spider webs.
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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on August 29, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Very appealing light. I especially love the backlit glow here and the mist is a nice plus.
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Stunning. I love the nicely lit flowers against the softer glow of the fogbank. Excellent image
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 29, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Very well composed with beautiful light and a great foreground. That fog layer adds a lot to this. :toast:
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on August 29, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Nice mood Harry.
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Comment posted by Loulou Beavers on August 30, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Very nice, lovely composition and colors.
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Comment posted by Joana Roncero on August 30, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Perfectly composed to my view; the fog, the mountains and the flowers. And the light is lovely.
Congratulations
Joana
Registered on August 27, 2012, 17 Posts, 70 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 30, 2012 at 6:47 AM
Here's one with a brighter sky - a lighter feel for the sky works better for me as it lightens the image as a whole. Thanks.
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 30, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Gorgeous elements and conditions. Terrific shot.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Nice capture Harry. The repost definitely improves the quality - looks more realistic. Lovely color and I love the tangle of spider's silk in the brush and flowers.
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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on August 30, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Beautiful light, Harry, and the mist is a real treat. Worth the cold coffee :wink:
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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 30, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Absolutely gorgeous Harry. What really takes the image over the top is the low lying fog in the background. The sidelight also adds to the mystical look of the image. What a treat for the eyes!
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 1, 2012 at 1:19 AM
Thats really cool Harry--i like it! End o story. :smile:
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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on September 1, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful image Harry. The band of fog/mist really makes this one excellent IMO. The dew covered spider webs are a nice touch as well.
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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on September 2, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Looks almost like a WI scene as well.
The fog is a wonderful touch.
If I was being critical I would soften the contrast and sharpening on the image a smidge.
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