Realm of the Beaver

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 22, 2014209 views9 comments

I have been away from NPN and landscape photography for a while, but the Autumn leaves (and my grandchildren going back to school after summer vacation) got me out again. One of my first trips was a 10-mile paddle on the Sacandaga River in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. (See another post from this trip in the Man & Nature Gallery.)

After negotiating several beaver dams while winding though woods and broad expanses of wetlands, I wanted to capture a view of the landscape that I could not see from the water. It's not easy finding a higher vantage point where you can see through the leaves, but I found this view. Do you get the impression of the serpentine river meandering through the wetlands?

NOTE: After posting this, I noticed how dark it looks in the small version. Please see the larger image to see what's in the shadows.

Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 24-105mm.; Circ. Pol.
1/5 sec. @ f/16; ISO 100
Four vertical images stitched in PS CC

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 23, 2014 at 1:10 AM

A beautiful scene Wayne with great light and a very nice comp. I've missed your Adirondack scenes and glad to see you back. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 23, 2014 at 4:31 AM

This is a peaceful and beautiful scene in beautiful warm light

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 23, 2014 at 5:54 AM

Good to see you posting Wayne.

I do like the meanders in this but it's the light and mood that appeal most. Beautiful image. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 23, 2014 at 6:00 AM

Hi Wayne, good to see you posting again, beautiful scene, I especially like the light and subtle color, and your composition works beautifully. Excellent work. Take care.
John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 23, 2014 at 11:03 AM

Wayne, Yes, really nice seeing a post from you again. This one is wonderful and looks great in the larger version. I love the quiet peaceful feel and the light is beautiful.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 23, 2014 at 2:15 PM

Wonderful scene with great warm light and contrasting foreground. Looking forward to seeing your work again. Good job here. Chet

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 23, 2014 at 10:25 PM

Yes, the larger version is much improved. The light on the distant meadow and trees is terrific, Wayne. This is very warm and inviting.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 24, 2014 at 1:47 AM

An amazing landscape and some flattering light to go with it. I love your panoramic presentation too.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 27, 2014 at 2:59 PM

Very nice Wayne. Looks like a great stream to be paddling on. I was thinking about you the other day and was wondering when I would be seeing some of your wonderful autumn images.

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