Morning in the Marsh

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 4, 2012391 views23 comments

This is a picture I made about a week ago a couple of miles from my home. Taken at Bakken's Pond State Wildlife Area which is a place I really enjoy going to. Being that it is so close to home makes it possible for me to go there often, and I do!. This was another early morning just after sunrise while the fog was still lifting. Quiet and peaceful. I really can't think of a better way to start the day. Thanks for any thoughts and also for all of your comments on my last post! 5D3,70-300L @130mm, f/11 and 1/100 sec.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on November 4, 2012 at 10:27 AM

I love the warm directional light here Nick. And I couldn't agree with you more about starting the day, I feel sorry for night owls who then sleep until noon. They are absolutely missing best part of each day.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 4, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Wow, gorgeous light. The way it filters through the mist is just magical. Nice fall colors, too. An excellent start to your day, and now to mine as well. Thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Beautiful scene, Nick, enhanced nicely by the warm morning light..it compliments the autumn color perfectly!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 4, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Love the warm tones of this autumn scene. I also love the fog. A beautiful peaceful scene and well captured.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 4, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Nice autumn scene. i like the warm light

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

That warm morning light is very appealing Nick, and those subtle layers in the background trees are wonderful. Beautiful scene.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 4, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Nice warm light, Nick. Captures the mood of a beautiful autumn morning.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Could recognize this as your from the light. Gorgeous!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Gorgeous light and colors, and the morning mist, don't get any better than that Nick. Tranquil and beautiful.
John

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Very nice early morning light, Nick. All the elements work together to please the eye here.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 4, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Great feeling to this image Nick. The beautiful side light through the fog lighting up the saturated colors is great. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Silvia Richter on November 4, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Nick, I really appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and pictorial quality of your image. The incredible colors and slight haze in the distance make it outstanding for me.

Silvia

PS: Today I enjoy your images together with my husband Peter

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Gorgeous color and atmosphere!

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on November 4, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Now I like this a lot. Incredible lighting, and the slight detail in the bg trees make this. Well processed, I may add.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 4, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Pretty, Nick--a worthy addition to your portfolio IMO. Love the golden glow. Minor, but you might consider cloning out those tiny sky spots for a more consistent look.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 4, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Another bit of beautiful light you caught here Nick. Far shore captures are not easy, well done.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Love the quality of the light, Nick and the touch of mist that brings such a wonderful glow to the entire image. I like your use of the pano format and eliminating traces of the sky. You are very fortunate to live so close to such a beautiful place.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on November 4, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Nick, I remember your previous image with this title, and I like this one even more. I like the simplicity of this composition, as well as the layers created by the fog and the foreground water elements. That bit of direct sunlight on the distant leaves on the right gives that part of the composition some extra interest that keeps it from just fading off into infinity.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM

A very beautiful moment you have captured here!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 5, 2012 at 3:15 PM

You've really captured the essence of the moment Nick. Love the warm colors and how the misty BG focuses the viewers eyes on the FG.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 5, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Awsome mood on this one, especially with the warm fog.. I do like the crop, perfect for the leading lines of the marsh edge. Other than the specks, a winner.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 5, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Nice mood, very dreamy Nick!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 5, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Thanks to all of you for your comments on this one so far! Much appreciated!
Stan & Harry, Yes, I think cloning out those little bright highlights from the sky is a good idea. If I print this I will make them go away...

Nick

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