Distant Land

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 4, 2013137 views13 comments

I have no idea what the reaction to this will be?
This is a sunset taken across Lake Kariba from the Zimbabwean side looking towards the shore of Zambia.
#Taken from a boat on our way back from a nother afternoon cruising the inlets of the lake bordering onto Matusadona National Park

EOS 1D MkIII
70-200mm F2.8 MkII
F2.8
ISO 800
1/80

Hand held from drifting boat, whilst enjoying a well deserved Gin & Tonic

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on June 4, 2013 at 8:47 AM

nice abstract - i like it! the colours are wonderful!

i'm a big fan of shooting while drinking, btw!

Registered on September 5, 2011, 44 Posts, 221 Comments

Comment posted by Evan Olson on June 4, 2013 at 8:49 AM

Nice job on this image. The image is nicely balanced and the colors are excellent. My only critique is that the bright line running through the center of the image distracts me, perhaps you and tone the intensity down a bit?

Registered on November 17, 2012, 31 Posts, 70 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on June 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM

I like this a lot. There is enough subtle detail in the image that holds your interest and the colors are gorgeous.

Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on June 4, 2013 at 12:56 PM

This is stunning. Beautiful abstract.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 4, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Wonderful abstract qualities. My good friends have a similar image hanging above their couch. A very peaceful, marketable image. I like the hint of land n the background.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Very nice abstract image, Ken. The colors are indeed beautiful and the gradations of tone from light to dark and back to light lead the eye through the image. Well done! Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 4, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Excellent abstract! Love the color gradients and the simple composition. While enjoying a G&T to boot, not fair!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM

I like how the sky lightly mirrors the water in pattern. Colors are bold and complementary. 50-50 works well in this case, too.
(How much did you have to straighten this in post-processing-- after your G&T?

)

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 5, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Thanks everybody for your kind comments I am very pleased by them. Sunsets over the lake are irresistible.

There maybe more!

Catherine,
Not to sure about the rotation on this one, but I need it even first thing in the morning

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on June 5, 2013 at 7:14 AM

simple but beautiful

Registered on May 31, 2009, 112 Posts, 1590 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 6, 2013 at 2:53 AM

Abdullaziz,

Thanks very much for your comment, much appreciated

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 7, 2013 at 12:57 AM

Ken,

Outstanding. Minimalistic for sure and very effective. Your title is very effective as well - in fact without the title, I may not have seeked out the "distant land." Beautifully seen and captured.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 7, 2013 at 2:19 AM

Lon,
Thanks for your comment, much appreciated

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments