Bear Creek

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 9, 2014752 views30 comments

Decided to take a break from this long winter and post something without the snow and ice. This is a picture I made early in the morning with fog along Bear Creek not far from my home. I had a log cabin about 50 yards from this spot and so much enjoyed this area along the creek and the Wisconsin River. This creek runs into the WI River about 100 yards from this spot. Thanks for looking.
5D2, 24mm

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30 comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on March 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM

Very nice comp and great atmosphere Nick, especially up in the URC. The fog with the downed trees/branches in the water sets a great mood.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 9, 2014 at 3:23 PM

Complete and utter tranquility, Nick. Nice place for a cabin . Very nice.

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Comment posted by Louis Pattis on March 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM

Great lead, mysterious mood and I love the color spectrum.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 9, 2014 at 3:39 PM

Love the atmosphere Nick. Ethereal, misty light is always a wonderful thing.

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Comment posted by Shane Dignum on March 9, 2014 at 4:53 PM

A photographs mood is what's most important. I feel you captured a very mysterious mood here. Great work. Motion blur in the foreground is a tad distracting.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 9, 2014 at 5:06 PM

Dreamy peaceful scene!

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on March 9, 2014 at 5:19 PM

Once again, a simple scene presented wonderfully. Full of mood and giving the viewer a sense of tranquility and hidden beauty. The depth and elegance of the fog…makes this a winner.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 9, 2014 at 6:55 PM

Such a nice little area, and looking so serene with the fog - makes me wish I was there! Well done, Nick!

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on March 9, 2014 at 9:38 PM

A nice scene, well captured, Nick. Pretty nice spot to spend time in quiet reflection. The mood in this image is great, and I like how everything seems to lead the eye to the misty light in background left.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 9, 2014 at 10:45 PM

Absolutely superb, Nick. Love those leaning trees, the curve of the creek, the wonderful greens and grasses, everything. And the fog is really icing on the cake that, for me, gives your image a dreamy, impressionistic feel. Stunning.

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Comment posted by Alan LaFaver on March 10, 2014 at 12:21 AM

Very, very nice. Peaceful, with nice colors. Like the highlights on the right side, along with the foggy background and tree shapes in the back center right.

What was the shutter speed? Doesn't seem too long. I can't tell for sure, but I wonder what a long exposure with a nd filter would look like on the water.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 10, 2014 at 9:23 AM

I like the mood in this a lot. What attracts me to the scene in the BG on the right side because it looks like such a pleasant place to walk and enjoy nature. I do find the downfall in the stream a bit distracting although it is "real" nature.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 10, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Stunning shot Nick. Great mood and the fog and comp are wonderful. Super job on this.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 10, 2014 at 11:52 AM

Looks like a lovely foggy morning, Nick. Those are so fine for a quiet walk in the woods and this image catches that feeling wonderfully.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 10, 2014 at 12:37 PM

Love the mood and the softness the fog gives this image. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on March 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM

Ooh like tis one Nick bags of atmosphere and a gorgeous composition well done

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 10, 2014 at 4:10 PM

Thanks so much for all of your comments on this. This picture feels good to me so I'm glad you liked it as well.
Alan, No, the shutter speed wasn't too long. It would probably look pretty nice with a long exposure but I already had a little problem with the grass moving and didn't want to go any longer with the shutter speed. As it was I waited for awhile to trip the shutter trying to catch the calmest moment that I could.

Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on March 11, 2014 at 12:03 AM

Great mood Nick! Calm and serene, and I love that fog. I like those glowing greens as well!

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 11, 2014 at 12:33 AM

Nicely moody Nick!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 11, 2014 at 4:35 AM

That is simply soothing, Nick. Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on March 11, 2014 at 10:07 PM

I think the sharp foliage on the sides is what makes this….
They really pop and make the foggy BG more moody.
Very good processing...

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on March 11, 2014 at 10:52 PM

Nick, a beautiful and moody scene. Well processed too!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on March 12, 2014 at 12:03 AM

Great mood and colors in this one, Nick. The branches are so nicely placed in the creek, and the eye is drawn up the river into the lighter area, then back down again.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 12, 2014 at 9:37 AM

Joe, John, David, Dan, Kane and Kathy, Thanks to all of you for your comments! Nick

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on March 12, 2014 at 1:51 PM

Very moody, me like.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 13, 2014 at 9:33 AM

Hi Marsel, Thank you! Nick

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Comment posted by Bruce King on March 16, 2014 at 1:37 PM

Very moody Nick. Nice capture.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2014 at 9:55 AM

Thank you, Bruce! Cheers, Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 23, 2014 at 5:25 AM

Nick, your image conveys the atmosphere of this morning impressively to me.

Although we didn't have snow this winter in Vienna - only for some hours late November- I enjoy the feeling of upcoming spring a lot!

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 23, 2014 at 6:04 PM

Hi Peter, Thank you! and I'm glad you liked it. I'm really ready for Spring now too. It has been a long winter for us and some warm weather and flowers are sounding pretty good about now. Nick

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