Early Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 6, 2013379 views24 comments

This is a picture I made on my second day out during my fall trip around the Lake Superior area. I returned on Friday afternoon but may head back up this week for a few more days. This was at Gooseberry Falls in northern MN and I waited for the early morning light to come in lighting the scene. I was originally hoping for some fog but I certainly enjoyed this first light in the morning. I made several different comps here with the cedar trees and roots with the falls in the background and really enjoyed that early morning. The water was only flowing over about half of the falls here. Thanks for your comments on my last post and any thoughts on this one. Please view the larger version.
5D3, 50mm, iso 100, 1/2 sec at f/16.

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Very nice scene Nick. I really like the warm cool contrasts in the scene and the light hitting the trees in front. The twisty tree is just great as is your comp. Well done.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Really like the way you composed this Nick, the exposed roots, the light on the twisted tree, and the falls in the bg bring everything together beautifully. Excellent work.
John

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

Amazing twists and root structure on these FG trees, Nick. The morning light seems to really showcase those very well. The framing of the tree branches seem to work well with the BG waterfall too. The whitewater makes it a viable backdrop here, if not, it would be too dark for any interest....

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 6, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Nick, I like this image, but the falls are so pretty and you did such a fine job presenting the falls that I find myself wishing that I could see more of them. Nice light.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate your thoughts very much! Nick
Richard, Thanks, I do have some closer shots of the falls as well...

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

I love the mixed lighting. It has a very "real" look to it and beautiful warm sunlight. Real nice!

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on October 6, 2013 at 12:14 PM

The lighting is really good.
I wish the branches on the left were not there.
If not against your ethics, I might try to get rid of them.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 6, 2013 at 12:15 PM

The techs are perfect, but i have to admit the branch in the urhc gets in the way for me. I like everything else though, so maybe a slightly lower view would have taken care of the distraction.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on October 6, 2013 at 12:26 PM

nice framing and wonderful exposure

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Thanks much guys! Nick
Stan, I thought those branches might be a distraction too, but I liked the light in this one so went ahead with it. I do have a few other comps because of that reason but not quite as nice of light.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

I lovin' this Nick. I really like the color contrast between the warm tree and the cool waterfall, and the medusa like roots are a great element. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on October 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Gorgeous capture, Nick. Lots of great lines and interesting detail. Nice warm/cool contrast as well.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 6, 2013 at 8:52 PM

this is excellent, the light is stunning, the shadowy falls add some nice mystery and the colors are lovely. Beautiful image

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 6, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Bill, Jared and Nancy Lea, Thank you! Sure appreciate your thoughts. Nick

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Comment posted by John Jeevaratnam on October 6, 2013 at 10:32 PM

Nice detail on the tree and its roots with the sunlight. I like the waterfall too. If I was to critique the shot I would suggest having more detail on the right and top of the image (if you have cropped the shot). So the trees will be to the left the waterfall in the center and a larger area of the shore to the right perhaps.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on October 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Now this is spectacular, Nick. Beautiful drama in the fg and I love the waterfall behind to show context. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 8, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Thanks John and Navin! Nice to get your thoughts...Always appreciated! Nick

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

The light is gorgeous here Nick. Excellent textures in the tree trunk.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Hi Eva, Thanks! I had a fun time watching this light come to be.

Nick

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Beautifully constructed comp with great use of light.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 9, 2013 at 3:50 AM

Nick, you handled the light masterfully to me in your image. I always enjoy the energy of an upcoming day.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM

Thanks Kah Kit and Peter!
Peter, I totally agree and love the start of a new day.

Nick

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 9, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Very nice Nick. You handled that somewhat contrasty light very well. Nice color contrasts also.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 11, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Thank you Joe!

Nick

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