Skillet Creek 2

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 20, 2013582 views33 comments

This is another shot I made last Friday morning along Skillet Creek at Pewits Nest State Natural Area near Baraboo, WI. My last post was just above where this gorge starts and you wouldn't think this shot was only about 50 yards from there. This is really an interesting area and I very much enjoyed shooting here. I have been there before but never posted any of my images from the area. While the fall colors are very nice I think I will head back again tomorrow. It is only about 40 miles from where I live. Thanks for looking! Please view the larger version. 5D3, 24-105 @24mm, iso 100, 10 sec with cpl.

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33 comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 20, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Sweet, love the warm tones and density of leaves here. I think I'd be there tomorrow too!

Chris

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 20, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Really nice Nick I like the composition with the leaf frame. Perhaps the yellow at the back of the pool is just a bit to eyecatching and dominates so much that it starts to pull you away from the pool and leaves where I think I would prefer to linger. You could try desaturating this bit a little.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 20, 2013 at 10:15 AM

I like this one a lot, Nick. I especially like the depth to the back area of the scene, just seems to pull you right in. A wonderful autumn scene well captured from this POV.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 20, 2013 at 10:40 AM

The leaves scattered throughout the frame are delightful Nick. I also like the subtle water motion as it pulls the viewer through the frame. Wonderful autumn scene.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 20, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Beautiful image with great colors a nice subtle flow of smoky water and the motion implied by the moving leaves is great too

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on October 20, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Lovely Nick! The warm tones are really nice.

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Comment posted by Glenn Tunaley on October 20, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Beautiful autumn scene Nick. Love the color and the subtle movement of the leaves in the water.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 20, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Liquid gold! This is a wonderfully warm and welcoming scene. Looking at it, I realized that images of water flowing away from the viewer are definitely in the minority. This one is spectacular

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 20, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Gorgeous autumn scene Nick, it seems like this place is treating you very well, I know I'd be there tomorrow and every chance I got. Really like the tea stained water and motion of the leaves. You captured the Fall season beautifully.
John

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

That is a drastic change in a short space, Nick.

This view is just outstanding. Excellent depth in your comp and it has your deft touch in pp to bring out the color and light. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on October 20, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Nice autumn scene. I like comp. and shutter speed

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Beautiful autumnal photo Nick, you have filled the frame nicely. Lovely looking spot for photography too.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 20, 2013 at 2:37 PM

Thanks for all of your comments on this. It really is a great place and it was wonderful being there for awhile, and especially this time of year with the fall color and all the leaves covering the ground and water. I look forward to going back soon. Thanks again, Nick

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 20, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Nice shot!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 20, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Oooh, this is very nice Nick. Very nice color and composition.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 20, 2013 at 6:13 PM

This is glorious, Nick. Love the overall gold color, the stationary leaves in most of the view, the white of the falls, and the sneaky exit of color and water in the back. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Matthew Goldsmith on October 20, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Nicely done. The various elements of motion really help carry my eye through the scene.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on October 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM

I wish I was there right now. It must have been so peaceful. At least that is what comes through in this photo for me. Well done!

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on October 20, 2013 at 8:32 PM

You really nailed this one.
The swirling leaves, the comp and the SS are perfect.
I could also see this as a pano with some off the top.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 20, 2013 at 9:49 PM

What an amazing carpet of fallen leaves Nick, and the eye is led perfectly through the photo.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 21, 2013 at 8:02 AM

Thanks so much guys! Really appreciate your comments! Nick
Youssef, Yes, It was very peaceful. Sometimes you just have to let it soak in and that is why I'm going back.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Beautiful composition and colors Nick. The large version is great. Processing looks perfect to me. Excellent job here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 21, 2013 at 2:32 PM

This is really nice Nick. Love the leaf covered rocks and your composition. Lovely mood.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on October 22, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Absolutely beautiful scene and captured and presented superb.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on October 22, 2013 at 3:21 AM

nice flow to this, nick. the leaves add immensely.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 22, 2013 at 10:21 AM

The diagonal flow and that beautiful light in the BG pulls me into this scene beautifully, Nick. I hope your return trip is as productive.

Ed

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gorgeous image Nick, love the detail and perspective!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

This is a most beautiful image to me, Nick. I like your composition a lot, it leads me into the depth and then back again to the interesting and delicate foreground.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM

I appreciate the comments from each and everyone of you! I'm happy you have liked the image. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 22, 2013 at 10:14 PM

What a fantastic-looking place, and it looks like you are familiar enough with it to find the best spots.
I like everything about this -- even the long exposure, which I usually find unnatural. I hope you enjoy your re-visit!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM

Thanks Wayne!

Nick

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 23, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Hi Nick

I dont think this scene could be captured any better

the combination of stone, water and leaves is perfect.... very fine work!!

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 23, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Hi Albert!

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. It is a pretty cool place and nice that it's only 40 miles away. Nick

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