Quiet Sunset + clone

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 12, 2016224 views16 comments

A sunset picture that I shot on a wonderfully quiet evening on Lake Superior. The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area is in the background which is where I was off to early the next morning.
Canon, 24-105L @60mm, ISO 100, F/20, 1/2 sec. 3 stop hard GND. Large version included for best look. Thanks.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on August 12, 2016 at 1:47 PM

That's a gorgeous sunset with a lovely level cloud sky and a wonderful gleam off the wet rocks from reflected sky light.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 12, 2016 at 3:21 PM

Beautiful sunset and great reflections on the rocks and water. The shutter speed was just right for this image. Thanks for you thoughts on my last image posted.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on August 12, 2016 at 3:23 PM

Outstanding Nick. Love the reflected color on the water and rocks. Killer sunset. Small nit would be to clone the bright cloud on the right horizon line as it is a bit of eye grabber in an otherwise perfect image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 12, 2016 at 4:24 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate your comments.
Gary, Yes, I almost did that before posting this and probably should have. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 12, 2016 at 6:23 PM

Wow, I can really feel how special this evening was for you. Just a gorgeous image with lovely reflections and colors. The wet rocks in the foreground add a lot of interest and I like the sun column too!

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on August 12, 2016 at 8:38 PM

Gorgeous sunset, Nick. Reflections on the foreground rocks work well to pull the composition together. Agree with Gary on cloning out that one bright spot in the upper right.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 12, 2016 at 9:08 PM

Bright cloud just above the horizon on right edge cloned out as suggested. Probably should have done that right off. Thanks for all of your comments. Nick

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 12, 2016 at 10:48 PM

Interesting combination of red and grey in the foreground water. You chose a simple, but effective composition. This definitely conveys the peaceful feeling of this moment.

As I was scrolling down, I noticed a nice abstract formed by the lower half of the frame. Did you think to shoot any abstracts with the play of light in the foreground?

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 13, 2016 at 9:35 AM

The repost is spot on, Nick. This looks like the perfect way to end the day to me with that gorgeous warm color in the sky and the sound of the waves lapping the shoreline. Great image.

Ed

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on August 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM

Nick, this is definitely a winner for me! Your choice of shutter speed makes for a most interesting interplay of water and rocks in the foreground.

Just before reading Brian's comment, I also had the idea of cropping the upper part, leaving only the delicate reflection on the water surface at the top.

Peter

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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on August 13, 2016 at 3:13 PM

A very rich image, Nick, well done. Love the composition, the tones and textures along the shoreline at LL. Silhouette background provides a good balance to the FG rocks.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 14, 2016 at 8:05 AM

Gorgeous sunset Nick. Wonderful sense of peacefulness and warmth.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 19, 2016 at 12:35 PM

Thanks so much to all of you for your comments! Nick

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on August 20, 2016 at 11:43 AM

Hi Nick,

tHE PEACEFUL MOOD THIS IMAGE EXUDES IS VERY NICE. I really enjoy how the light reflects off the saturated rocks, how it reflects in the water, and the beautiful clouds up top with some sweet color.

It must have been such a nice night to be alive. cool

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 20, 2016 at 11:56 AM

A sailors' delight. Your repost has addressed my two tiny suggestions.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 24, 2016 at 7:34 PM

Ryan and Doug, Thanks so much guys!
Doug, Yes, I had the same thoughts...Red Sky at Night...Thanks, Nick

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