Reflections

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 13, 2013430 views31 comments

This is a picture I made earlier this month on what was a delightful fall morning. The reflections were wonderful at this beautiful small lake in the forest. My wife was along and a couple of good friends and we all enjoy this place very much on this beautiful autumn morning.
Thanks for looking and any thoughts. Larger version included.
5D3, 70-300L @300mm, ISO 400, f/8 at 1/20 sec.

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 13, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Beautiful intimate scene Nick, sweet bg color and light, like this one alot. Definitely a winner in my book.
John

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

I like this a lot, Nick. Wonderful warm tones and the fading focus works for me.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Beautiful intimate scene Nick. I like the backround colors and the focus. Great job on this.

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Comment posted by Peter Nievaart on October 13, 2013 at 10:21 AM

This is special indeed. The combination of colours, contrasts, reflection, and DoF is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 13, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Very nice small scene, Nick I love the out of focus impressionistic colors that are nicely separated from the foreground subject. Great work. Chet

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 13, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Very soft and delicate take here, Nick. Along with the excellent color combination the fading DOF is perfect IMO. At first glance the DOF threw me off, but after viewing for a few seconds it works extremely well in the context of this wonderful scene. Very nice indeed.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on October 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Really nice NIck. The brilliance of the bokeh is awesome. I haven't seen too many intimate scenes like this from you but this is outstanding. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on October 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

I really like the simplicity, color, and the light in the water. Both interesting and elegant. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 13, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Nick, I just love the almost mirroring effect here and to die for colors. Excellent!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 13, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Thanks much for all of your comments on this. It was such a wonderful fall morning and I'm pleased that this image captured some of the feelings of it. I don't make to many images like this but very much did enjoy making this one. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 13, 2013 at 2:51 PM

I'm really liking this one, Nick. Beautiful color and I love the shallow DOF. This looks like a good spot just to sit back and linger for a while. I'm glad you got to share this moment with family and friends too.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM

The whole scene is very peaceful Nick. The beautiful color is what makes the scene, and the cattails add a very nice point of interest.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 13, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Thanks Brian and Richard! Yes, it was great being able to share with my wife and friends. I'm usually alone while working on my photography so it was very nice having some company to share with. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 13, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Very pleasing Nick I like the out of focus colourful backdrop and the pleasing shape of the composition of the sharp rushes in the foreground.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 13, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Thanks Ian, Very much appreciate your thoughts. I really wanted the out of focus background of reflections and then the front cattail and grass very sharp. The second cattail and reeds fell in to place for me nicely with the 300mm at f/8. Glad you enjoyed it! Nick

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on October 13, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Nick this is wonderful. On top of the color harmony here, the use of the shallow DOF is perfect. Really well done.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 13, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Gorgeous abstract Nick. Love the back drop of color and DoF.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on October 13, 2013 at 10:39 PM

I really like this, dazzling color.
I do wish you had stepped to the right or left to separate the main subject.

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Comment posted by Matthew Goldsmith on October 13, 2013 at 11:43 PM

Fantastic handling of the color and highlights Nick.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 14, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Youssef, Eva, Dan and Matthew, Thanks very much! Nice knowing your thoughts on this. Cheers, Nick

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 14, 2013 at 10:50 AM

I love it Nick. My eye immediately goes to the in focus cattail and then the colors attract my attention. Print this baby large and hang proudly.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on October 14, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Fantastic image, Nick, perfect depth of field and the background color is icing on the cake.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 14, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Beautiful color in the background really sets off the cattails. I like the comp and the shallow dof. A very artistic piece.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 14, 2013 at 9:19 PM

Gorgeous, Nick.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 14, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Thanks Bill, Zack, Morris and Scott. Sure appreciate your thoughts! The fading dof was what I felt would make this image work, so I'm glad to know that seems to be your thoughts as well. Thanks, Nick
Bill, I do plan on doing a print with this image...

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 15, 2013 at 8:29 PM

This is quite special. The golden reflection on the water and the sharp focus on the fg cattail work together to create a mood of sweet nostalgia. I like this one very much

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 16, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Hi Nancy Lea, Thank you so much, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nick

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 17, 2013 at 12:59 AM

Lovely Nick. Excellent use of DOF, and I love the comp.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Thank you John!

Nick

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on October 29, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Simple and classic. I like it. The golden light puts it over the top.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 17, 2014 at 7:32 PM

Kory, Thank you! I hadn't been back to this image for awhile now. Sorry I missed your comment after you made it. Nick

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