Misty Morning Cypress

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 15, 2014313 views12 comments

I went over to Lake Martin for two reasons - one was to check the bird population at the rookery, which looks to be promising for the season. The other was to see if the Cypress were beginning to leaf out. Turns out that it was too early for the spring growth, but I found this scene a few minutes after sunrise. I liked the light fog/mist and the simplicity of the comp, with the layering of mist on the lake and the first glimmer of light on the grove with the foliage illuminated in the BG. Full frame.

E-5 ZD50-200 Manfrotto 322RC2 on GT2531, ISO 100 1/25 f5.6 +0.7EV

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 15, 2014 at 12:07 PM

Very nice scene Bill with an excellent reflection and composition. Really like the back round colors also. Wonder about a bit more contrast for more definition. Just a thought. Great shot as is.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 15, 2014 at 2:57 PM

Sweet, peaceful and understated scene. Real nice, Bill.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on March 16, 2014 at 2:08 AM

Sweet light and very pleasing melancholy feel to this.
Nice…..

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on March 16, 2014 at 2:22 AM

Nice simple beauty Bill. I think a bit more contrast in the BG might work too

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 16, 2014 at 10:47 AM

The subtle colors and the 50:50 view of the trees and their reflection make this very gentle and peaceful. Well seen and processed.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM

Beautiful, peaceful, and simple. Very nice, Bill.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 16, 2014 at 2:44 PM

I love the quiet peaceful mood this has and the nice soft colors. Nice work Bill.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on March 16, 2014 at 11:10 PM

I like this a lot, Bill. The fog and subtle color give it a great peaceful feel. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 18, 2014 at 9:45 PM

Nice! I really like the soft colors and the basic layout here. Minor nit: would have liked the trees a tiny bit higher in the frame (up). Super minor nit: its a tiny bit oversharpened. Excellent shot!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 20, 2014 at 6:55 AM

You nailed the sweet pastel colors of a misty morning at LM. It's amazing how fast this little cypress island is growing.

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Comment posted by Michael Martin on March 21, 2014 at 12:18 PM

I love the tones, very calming overall. Thanks for sharing with me Bill

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on March 23, 2014 at 3:25 PM

Like oil painting, I like light. TFS...

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