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WC #239 -- Misty Harbor Morning

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted July 29, 20067,386 views10 comments

I was driving by the small boat harbor (Valdez, Alaska) on the way to work and saw that the sun was just starting to burn off the morning fog and was lighting up the boats and buildings. I had to stop and shoot a few frames of the scene. It meant I would be late to work but rest assured, I had my priorities straight

Sony DSC-F707, ISO-100, f5.0, 1/100

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10 comments

Comment posted by Leann Greene on July 29, 2006 at 3:16 PM

Looks like you were right on time here anyhow-the fog and clarity of the boats is very well captured. I applaud your work ethic

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Comment posted by Jill E. Snyder on July 29, 2006 at 5:44 PM

Lovely light and comp. Timing of the fog burnoff was perfect.

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on July 30, 2006 at 1:16 AM

This is very nice work.. the reflections are awesome!

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Comment posted by George Hall, Jr on July 31, 2006 at 5:28 PM

Beautiful image Gary! Congrats on EP, well deserved.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 1, 2006 at 6:46 AM

Elegant composition. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 1, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Thank you all for the kind words. The thing I like best about this one is that the subtle, barely visible background mountain is actually the cornerstone of the composition. The ridge/sky line and the reflection of it create the base of a strong triangular graphical element that tickles the brain and enhances the perspective. I shot a number of different angles and zooms but none of them worked near as well as this version, just because of that little bit of mountain.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on August 1, 2006 at 7:28 PM

Nice one, Gary. I agree with you about the mountain. I've gotta use my skymiles to get back to Alaska.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on August 1, 2006 at 9:56 PM

Great shot! I like the overall mood in this image. Congratulations on the pick!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on August 8, 2006 at 12:25 PM

Gary what an absolutely gorgeous shot. I would imagine that there would be a market for this one locally as it exudes incredible atmosphere and makes me want to stay and drink in the scenery.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on August 8, 2006 at 9:53 PM

Hi Gary!! Beautiful capture!! Good for YOU!! Congrats also!!

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