Spring at Pigeon River

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 22, 20081,964 views32 comments

This photograph was taken about 15 years ago at the elk area in Pigeon River State Forest. I was out before daybreak to photograph the elk in this field at daybreak. I'm hidden in the branches of a downed Elm tree with my gear set up waiting for morning light. The elk are all around me and I'm waiting for the light!! By the time it was light enough to photograph the Elk had wondered away. I climbed up on the dead Elm and took this photograph just before it started to pour!! Thanks for your suggestions/comments. Larry

Technicals: 4x5 Velvia transparancy,scanned 105mm lens

Comments

32 comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on April 22, 2008 at 12:17 PM

I really like the ominous sky being contrasted by the light on the trees/field. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on April 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM

I really like this one, Larry. A well balanced scene and a perfect exposure. I love the mood here too.

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Comment posted by Marc Dilley on April 22, 2008 at 1:01 PM

Unfortunate you missed your Elk for you certainly captured an excellent scene here, Larry. Might be right side heavy but I think the L shadow serves as an effective counter weight. Idyllic and dramatic at the same time.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 22, 2008 at 1:03 PM

Wonderful image and scene Larry, the sky adds a very powerful touch to this, very nice work !!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 22, 2008 at 1:08 PM

I wonder if an elk could make this better than it already is. Great mood and light! I like the bright white cloud - it is a nice focal point and mixes up the dark and menacing sky a bit. There is this shadow on the left: As such it does not harm the image in anyway, but I wonder where it comes from and if the image would be more "polished" without it. This is extremely picky I know, I just wanted to let you know that I noticed it

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 22, 2008 at 1:20 PM

This is just gorgeous. Love the overcast sky combined with warm light on the grass and the shadows in the foreground.

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Comment posted by Larry F. Lowell on April 22, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Dietrich, the shadow is actually from the apple tree. The light is striking the tree on the right side low, creating the shadow. I thought that it would help balance the frame because the frame is heavily weighted to the right. Not sure if it really does though. Thanks for asking. Larry

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Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on April 22, 2008 at 2:13 PM

Great light and sky, and a good comp. This is wonderful, Larry.

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Comment posted by Etienne Corten on April 22, 2008 at 2:15 PM

Like the dramatic mood, beautiful shot !!

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on April 22, 2008 at 5:04 PM

Beautiful dramatic light and excellent composition. I love it.

Guy

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 22, 2008 at 5:13 PM

Hi Larry, thanks for the clarification. Now thinking about this I feel a bit stupid. The light comes from the right - to be recognized because of the smaller shadow of the trunks, so that larger shadow on the left can only come from an object on the right - the tree...

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Comment posted by Edward Nunez on April 22, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Very nice. I really like your composition, and the mood of the scene. Love the clouds.

Registered on April 19, 2007, 65 Posts, 711 Comments

Comment posted by David Svilar on April 22, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Larry, Any time you can get a sunlit scene with a foreboding sky you have a winner in my book. Plus, this is a beautiful location. Well done.

Registered on March 8, 2007, 17 Posts, 211 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 22, 2008 at 6:16 PM

Beautiful light and sky. I really like your composition, too. Nicely done.

You were out photographing elk with a 4x5 or you had more than one system with you?

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Comment posted by Bill Dark on April 22, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Magnificent work, Larry. I love the composition and wonderful light on the tree. You exposure was perfect for this scene. Well done!

Registered on May 27, 2005, 148 Posts, 1121 Comments

Comment posted by Adrian Klein on April 22, 2008 at 7:18 PM

I love the lighting in this Larry. Simply an outstanding image IMO. What a comp to capture, thanks for sharing!

Registered on June 10, 2007, 112 Posts, 1506 Comments

Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on April 22, 2008 at 8:29 PM

The mood portrayed in this photo is fantastic.

Registered on September 13, 2007, 36 Posts, 1283 Comments

Comment posted by Sandy Young on April 22, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Very nice - SandyLee

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on April 22, 2008 at 9:26 PM

Interesting perspective. The scene is obviously side lit, but it looks as if the sun is covered by clouds directly in front of us. Very neat.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 171 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Andreasen on April 22, 2008 at 10:23 PM

That light is just gorgeous Larry. Velvia loves this scene huh!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on April 22, 2008 at 10:33 PM

What beautiful light and composition.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 22, 2008 at 11:21 PM

The light here, with the dark sky works very well. This looks a lot like prime conditions for a rainbow.

Chris

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Comment posted by Brian Rasmussen on April 22, 2008 at 11:27 PM

Wow.

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Comment posted by John Lehmkuhl on April 22, 2008 at 11:56 PM

Wonderful mood and that sky with the flowering tree is an excellent combo !

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on April 23, 2008 at 12:36 AM

Forget the elk, this is a great shot, well done

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on April 23, 2008 at 2:27 PM

ONLY ONE THING - I wanna see that tranny on a light table Pleaaaaaaaaaaase-

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Comment posted by Larry F. Lowell on April 23, 2008 at 2:32 PM

Prashan, I can tell you that it's sharp and full of detail. So much so that you can pick out some honey bees on the apple blossoms!! Thanks for the comment!! Larry

Registered on March 28, 2008, 24 Posts, 258 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on April 23, 2008 at 2:59 PM

Prashan, I can tell you that it's sharp and full of detail. So much so that you can pick out some honey bees on the apple blossoms!! >>>
Oh yes. And talk envy. It is more than a year that I touched my 4x5. And do not see any chance of touching it for at least another year. Lots to do at home and work. I'm happy to get out with D80 even.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM

Larry: Congrats on the EP. Just a terrific shot with amazing light. Great story as well. Many bravos. >=))>

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Comment posted by Larry Andreasen on April 29, 2008 at 12:34 AM

I've been waiting all week to see this image show up in the EP section Larry... Bravo!