Portage Morning II

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 17, 2013569 views25 comments

This image was made a few minutes before the previously posted image (ie. it is not a crop), the camera set up for vertical format and using a longer lens, the intent being to focus more on the ice feathers and the stream of light on the ice. Several comments on the previous image had suggested a vertical crop so thought I would see what folks thought about this rendition. A little more fog hung in the air above the icebergs. Again, in processing this scan, I tried to maximize detail in the backlit ice feathers which was a challenge with Velvia's contrast. Appreciate your thoughts on this image and any suggestions you may have for improvement.
4x5, 210mm, Velvia, 81C filter. M1 scan, Tony Kuyper's luminosity masks and others.

Large size image posted.

Thanks and thanks again for all the comments on the previous image.

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Vance, Guess you already had the shot some were suggesting from your last post, and it is fantastic! I really enjoyed the other one as well but might even prefer this one now! The reflected golden light looks so nice with the blue tones and of course just love the feathers look. Only thing I might wish for would be just a bit more room above the top peak, but that is a very minor thing. This is Beautiful!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 17, 2013 at 6:21 PM

Vance I think I like this one even better than the last. Wonderful light and the feathers are great. Really well done.

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Comment posted by Serkan Imisiker on March 17, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Excellent use of light. Reflections at the bottom half of the image are really fantastic. Well done.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Ilike it better!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Wow! I had to go back to compare with the previous post and I like this even better.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on March 17, 2013 at 8:17 PM

You found a spectacular scene and justified it's beauty with great skill. No comparison they are both works of art.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Way to work the scene! There was a vertical of the sweet spot! Outstanding, Vance! Those ice feathers are incredible. Phenomenal image, buddy.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on March 17, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Out-freakin-standing if you ask me!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM

I like the tighter comp of this version Vance. It really showcases those fine feathered ice patterns and gorgeous light. I like this better than you last post which was also gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on March 17, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Vance, This is outstanding and I think I like it better than the first. The light is so delicious and the texture not only in the ice feathers, but also in the background among the icebergs is very alluring. Very well done all the way around!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Hi Vance

Love how the play of light is reflected on the ice patterns.. beautifully captured and composed

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 17, 2013 at 10:33 PM

I like the first one a lot! But, the warmer light, and tighter comp putting the eyes on the best parts of the scene wins out. So I guess I like this one a lotter!

Chris

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on March 17, 2013 at 11:09 PM

Stunning! Very skilled capture of a fascinating subject. I could stand to have a little more room at the top, but that's just nit picking.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on March 18, 2013 at 1:44 AM

super

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Comment posted by Genny K. on March 18, 2013 at 3:11 AM

This is really interesting, Vance. I've never seen anything like this at Portage. The ice feathers are incredible, and I like the whole image.

The big version really show those feathers off to their best.

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on March 18, 2013 at 6:37 AM

Magical image. The light and the ice is fantastic. Difficult to say which one, I like both.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 18, 2013 at 6:48 AM

better and better. i still would have liked an abstract from the FG (but perhaps you have that as well!!)

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Vance, there are those times where Velvia can shock us and it makes the hard contrast scenes without giving up on one end or the other. This is exactly one of those cases. The transition from the extreme contrast with the highlights in the FG feathered ice and the more distant shadow areas is excellent. Heck, the composition was really there as long as the exposure held up. Very impressive capture.

p.s. gotta love those 210mm lenses too.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 18, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Stunning! All that golden light and the crystal clean details is amazing. Beautiful inage

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 18, 2013 at 7:57 PM

When I first saw this image I thought of an etching on gold, and that thought along with further viewing has me thinking of pathway to the heavens. Very intriguing, Vance.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on March 19, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Love the vertical comp for this Vance. I too would wish for a little more room on top, but that's minor for me as well. Those ice feathers look like gold leaf! Excellent overall.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on March 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM

Gorgeous light and color Vance. Beautiful scene, and beautifully presented.
John

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on March 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Vance, this vertical is my preference. Those golden ice feathers are killer.

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on March 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

This image really draws you into a world of wonder. Nicely composed and processed!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on March 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Delicious Light Vance. I would like just a touch more space between the top of the berg and the edge of the frame but very nice anyway and my attention is always drawn back to the feathers of ice.

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