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Pink Perfusion

by Harry Lichtman

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 5, 2013376 views8 comments
For several days in the beginning of June each year, marshy areas in NH's White Mountains explode in intense pinks. Rhodora come into full bloom before much of the plants leaves, thereby isolating the color against darker leafless branches. I normally wouldn't have taken a shot from this location, but the early morning fog/clouds obscured mountain side condos normally visible to the left. A major road to the right was carefully hidden by trees and fog. Coffee only a short walk away at a convenience store on the road, so the wilderness look to the image is an illusion.

5D II, 17-40L, 3 image blend (2 for DOF, 1 for sky exposure)

The trees on each side may have been effected by lens distortion, which I decided not to correct. They were angled somewhat, maybe not as much as in the image.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 5, 2013 at 12:41 PM
What a beautiful view this is, Harry! I really like the light and colors in this scene. The fog and haze has added a wonderful softness to the mood here which is very nice. It does have a wilderness look so the illusion works great here! Very nice Harry.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on August 5, 2013 at 1:12 PM
This is a very pleasing image with great color and mood. A photo op with coffee nearby. You can't beat that!! Well done. Chet
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Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 5, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Wonderful scene Harry. Really nice pastels in thie sky and the mist really adds a lot. Great job of working with the surroundings and hiding it looks very natural. Well done.
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Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM
That's quite a display! The fog in the distance is a real bonus. Good job hiding the unhelpful human elements.
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on August 6, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Great Harry
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 6, 2013 at 5:06 PM
I love how color of the purple flowers is coordinated (possibly causing?) with the subtle pink glow in the fog. The flower convergence from the corners is a nice touch as well.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Coffee only a short walk away
..... :biggrin: Works for me !

Love the early morning view on this one, Harry.......Congratulations on your image in OP this month too. Just got my copy. :toast:
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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on August 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM
Thanks Paul :smile:
Mark - I think the pink in the clouds is more from the pre-dawn conditions, though I have seen (especially in the fall) illuminated clouds at sunrise reflect the light onto trees, making them even more vibrant, or so it seems! Found similar conditions during my only trip to Glacier a couple of years back.
Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments