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Fall on the Canal
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Fall on the Canal

by Mark Seaver

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 29, 2015320 views5 comments
When I look at the thumb for this view, it has a nice tunnel/arch shape, but that seems to go away in the larger view.  Anyway, the trees arching over the C&O canal and towpath do feel like a tunnel in many of the narrower sections such as this area.  This view shows off the fall colors as well as the folks out enjoying a warm fall morning.  I've posted an alternate view, taken a couple of days earlier in M&N, here, should you want to compare views.  (5D3, 70-200 f2.8 @ 170mm, 1/30s, f/8, iso 200, tripod)

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 29, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Mark, I suspect there are a zillion locations world wide that arching trees over pathways, creeks, rivers, ....etc. give some really nice tunneling affect. This particular view has some nice light, colors, and reflections to add to the view overall. Looks like a wonderful place to take a peaceful stroll along too. 
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on November 29, 2015 at 3:42 PM
Mark,
While this shot illustrates the tunnel for the weekly challenge, and it is wonderful in its own right, I like the other photo much better.  You certainly have some great subject matter at the canal. 
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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 29, 2015 at 8:27 PM
Both images have distinctly different feels.  I appreciate both and you have excellent tunnel vision. 
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 30, 2015 at 11:22 PM
I actually prefer this image, Mark. Really like the arching trees and branches on the left plus the beautiful reflection. I also like the curving path. Very nice.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 4, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Another nice view of this canal, Mark.  Lovely fall colors and peaceful setting.

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