Fog in the Valley

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 18, 2013159 views8 comments

This was from August 2010 off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It's a classic shot of the sun topping the ridge & casting shadows in the trees & warmly lighting the fog.

Canon 5DII, 70-200 2.8 w/1.4 extender, ISO 100, F11, 1/100 sec.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

This has a very surreal feeling to it. The color and comp work very well. There appears to be some movement in the fog which adds to the feeling of the image. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

The large version is worth a peek for sure. Quite a captivating image!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM

lovely enigmatic image. i like everything here but wonder about the slightly different colour to the fog on the right - catches my eye a bit too much to be comfortable.

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on January 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Stuart,
The color of the fog on the right is due to the fact that it is in the shadow of the ridge & doesn't have the warm light on it. I chose not to warm that up as it is as I saw it. Thanks for the comment!
Wick

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on January 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Absolutely beautiful and almost mysterious in this light, Wick. There's nothing I don't like about this one! This is really fun to explore.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 18, 2013 at 3:27 PM

This is beautiful and mysterious. It has a kind of surreal feel to the scene. Beautifully crafted image.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on January 19, 2013 at 9:04 AM

That is gorgeous, like a Turner painting.

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Comment posted by Brad Clinch on January 20, 2013 at 11:55 AM

This is an excellent image! The depth and textures are spot-on throughout giving the eye plenty to follow. The motion in the cloud/fog is fantastic. I have never been to the Blue Ridge area, but this is what I imagine it would look like. It is on the travel to list now!

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