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Sept. 2014 GOTM
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Sept. 2014 GOTM

by Nick Bristol

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted July 6, 20141,000 views22 comments
November Frost

This is a picture I made in the early part of last November. It was a cool night with frost and I was pretty sure we would have some fog to go with it. I headed out for Smith Lake in the dark with hopes of finding something in the early light. The foreground water is Smith Lake and the fog is actually over the Wisconsin River in the background. The low lying grass had lots of frost which added to the scene for me. It was a very peaceful morning before our long and cold winter set in. Thanks for any thoughts. Larger version included.
5D3, 24-105L @98mm, iso 200, f/10 and 1/250 sec.

Comments

22 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 6, 2014 at 3:23 PM
Wow! Really a lovely image Nick. I like the light, the reflection, the multiple layers moving back in the frame. Just the right amount of contrast in my opinion. What a perfect morning to be alive, heh! :toast:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 6, 2014 at 3:30 PM
That is for sure, John! Thanks, Nick
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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 6, 2014 at 4:02 PM
That's really nice Nick it looks quite Scottish save for the blue sky which only happens in Scotland once every 82 years.
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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 6, 2014 at 4:55 PM
Nick, we could sure use some of this frost in So Cal right now..... :biggrin:

I'm glad you could place the image to include the two reflective trees in their entirety in the water. The striking color scheme here along with the lake water gives the appearance of our eastern sierra Owens valley look. An excellent rendition of this Wisconsin River area. :cool:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 6, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Ian, That is a long time to wait for a blue sky! :smile: Thanks much, glad you liked it. Nick
Paul, Yes, I wish you could have some of that frost now too. Always appreciate your comments. Thanks, Nick
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 6, 2014 at 6:32 PM
This is a real beauty Nick. I can feel the cold air on my face - means I love the mood and the processing. Wonderful clarity as well. No suggestions other than printing it large. I like it a lot.

pat
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on July 6, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Nice and simple. Solid. Might be a cool b/w with all those tones in there...but color has a nice range to it. Fun :)

aF
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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 6, 2014 at 7:57 PM
This is a very nice layered image, Nick. Love everything about it and could suggest nothing to improve it. Great work as usual. :wavey:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 6, 2014 at 8:34 PM
Wonderful light/atmosphere, Nick, bringing out the golden tones against the pale blue sky. :toast:
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Comment posted by Jared Warren on July 6, 2014 at 8:56 PM
What a beautiful image. Really well done, Nick. It's great as is but I'd be tempted to crop just a little off the top.
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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 6, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Beautiful Nick! Great layering like a five tier cake and the trees are the frosting over the whole thing. Great day indeed.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 6, 2014 at 10:27 PM
Lovely and cool, Nick. A perfect view, especially for the middle of summer. I can feel the peacefulness!
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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 6, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Pretty much perfect thirds...
Colors and sharpness are sweet.
I might remove the small harsh ripple lines between the tree reflections?
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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 7, 2014 at 6:27 AM
Gorgeous Nick, this is just the kind of morning I love being out. You didn 't miss a thing, fog, frost and a wonderful mood. Beautifully seen and presented.
John
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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on July 7, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Nick this is awesome.....you turned a simply scene into a great image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 7, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Thanks so much to all of you for your on this and I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the suggestions as well that may improve it. Nick
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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on July 7, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Hi Nick, this image reminds me of things to come, and I'm not so sure I'm ready for fall season quite yet. That aside I'm really enjoying the interesting aspect ratio, which ecentuates the nice balance in your lovely, layered scene. Processing looks good too. Nice work presenting a believable sky gradient, bright to dark, very smooth.
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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 7, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Super lighting here Nick, love the depth created by the layers too. Beautifully inviting scene.

Gary.
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 7, 2014 at 9:04 PM
NIce mood, Nick. The fog really sets the tone and contrasts nicely with the warmly lit brush. I like the way that you used the layers in the composition as well.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 8, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Kane, Gary and Brian, Thanks guys! Glad you liked it and I appreciate your thoughts. Nick
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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 8, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful layers and fog in this Nick and the golds and frost are really adding to the scene. Beautiful natural feel to this. Great job as usual. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 11, 2014 at 2:16 PM
Hi Bill, Thank you very much! Cheers, Nick
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