Wisconsin River

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 29, 2015239 views12 comments

I made this picture last fall on a wonderful day while hiking along the Wisconsin River not far from my home. It always seems to have such a peaceful and quiet mood that I so much enjoy. Hope this image brings that through for you as well. The lower Wisconsin River is really a great place for canoeing. Thanks for any thoughts and for all of your comments on my last post.
5D3, 50mm, ISO 200, F/14, 1/125 sec with tripod.
Large version for best look!

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on March 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM

This is marvelous Nick, really marvelous. I really like your work. You take simple, straightforward natural scenes and show how special they are. Our lower Sacramento River has scenes like this yet I would never have thought of taking such an image. And yet you show how special it is. And what a sky you had that day. Love how those clouds are so 'undefined'. There must be a system to get clouds to look that way. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 29, 2015 at 5:44 PM

Agree absolutely with the previous comment - a very lovely image. The balance of the composition is excellent, with the block of beautifully rendered trees to the L and the river taking the eye deep into the frame from the R. Makes you want to go there !!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 30, 2015 at 8:48 AM

Yes, Nick, this does look wonderfully peaceful and inviting. I find myself especially attracted to the textures in the sand and the cloudy sky. Looks like a great place to explore.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on March 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM

This is a very relaxing photo, with gorgeous autumn colors. Love the banks of sand in the river, just an empty river would not have worked this well. Looks like a splendid place to pitch a tent for the night!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 30, 2015 at 10:56 AM

The peaceful mood you mention comes through nicely in this Nick, the only noise coming from the gentle breeze. Nice contrasting colours from the sky and autumnal foliage.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on March 30, 2015 at 1:38 PM

Yes it does, Nick. This is a very soothing and pleasant image, the understated colors and contrast are perfect to convey the feeling!

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Comment posted by Sandro Bisotti on March 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM

direct, saturated but pleasurable colours. Wonderful scenario well composed and captured, a pleasure to see.
All the best,
Sandro

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 30, 2015 at 4:19 PM

Thanks to all of you for your comments on this. As always they are appreciated!
Roel, In the summer and fall all the people canoeing the river do camp along the banks and on the sandbars. They really seem to enjoy the last 50 - 60 mile stretch of the river from Sauk Prairie WI to Prairie du Chien WI where it flows into the Mississippi. The area in this picture around Spring Green is especially popular. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 30, 2015 at 7:57 PM

I always like the way you can take a simple scene and make it very attractive. Very nice color and light.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on April 1, 2015 at 12:06 AM

This photo really puts on display your ability to, not only display your compositional skills, but also use your intimate knowledge of the area around your home. I love this Nick. From the sand patterns to the fall colors, great sky, and sweeping river scene that screams "quiet". Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 2, 2015 at 6:20 AM

There is a luminosity to your image that makes it very attractive Nick. I like your comp as well as the subtle mix of cool and warm tones.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 3, 2015 at 5:48 PM

Richard, Gary and Eva, Thanks so much for your thoughts on this one!

Glad you liked it. Cheers, Nick

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