This lake is THE most photographed land mark in Slovenia, so this photo shall have "icon alert" warning. But it was so wonderfully misty morning than even I could not resist taking few photos.
17-40 at 40 mm, tripod, 6 stops of ND filters, stitched three frames
Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Nigel Blake on October 26, 2007 at 3:52 AM
Stunning, I dare say that a few comments will be made about the spire being too central, but that image works for me just as it is, great work!
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 26, 2007 at 4:06 AM
Superb Marko - wonderful image
I've just opened it up in PS and dropped a grid over it - it is fractionally high on the left side, needs a couple of degrees CCW rotation
A beautiful,tranquil and atmospheric image.
I think the central composition works superbly especially as the scene is almost symetrical with the building being flanked by the mountains and trees on either side.
The light,wispy clouds compliment the early morning mist perfectly.
Bet this would look stunning printed big and either on canvas or in a light frame and hung in a large,modern and light coloured room.
Posted by Mike Smith on October 26, 2007 at 5:33 AM
Breathtaking Marko
It may be iconic - but extremely difficult to achieve - I have visited lake Bled several times over the last couple or years and got no where near this image - I assume taken from a private boat given the lens specs and time of day? - and come to that where is the bouncy pyramid
Mike
Posted by David Clapp on October 26, 2007 at 5:44 AM
Well its not an icon I have seen before, but a cracking shot none the less. It is such a shame that panos never work too greatly in forums, I am sure at 1024 wide this is really excellent to explore. Nice hues, symmetry and focal point.
Posted by Mark Sisson on October 26, 2007 at 6:33 AM
Central symmetry works fine with me - lovely image that would look great on a decent sized wall.
Thanks for the coments folks. Andy, I'll look at this tilt thing at home. I hope that there is enough pixels to level it out.
Mike, you are on the wrong side of the lake! This was photographed from Zaka (western part of the lake) and no boats, but wooden board walk. Exposure time was in neighbourhood of 30 sec. to smoothen out ripples and ducks .
Marko
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 26, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Discussion
11 replies17-40 at 40 mm, tripod, 6 stops of ND filters, stitched three frames
Cheers,
Marko
I've just opened it up in PS and dropped a grid over it - it is fractionally high on the left side, needs a couple of degrees CCW rotation
I think the central composition works superbly especially as the scene is almost symetrical with the building being flanked by the mountains and trees on either side.
The light,wispy clouds compliment the early morning mist perfectly.
Bet this would look stunning printed big and either on canvas or in a light frame and hung in a large,modern and light coloured room.
It may be iconic - but extremely difficult to achieve - I have visited lake Bled several times over the last couple or years and got no where near this image - I assume taken from a private boat given the lens specs and time of day? - and come to that where is the bouncy pyramid
Mike
Mark
Mike, you are on the wrong side of the lake! This was photographed from Zaka (western part of the lake) and no boats, but wooden board walk. Exposure time was in neighbourhood of 30 sec. to smoothen out ripples and ducks
Marko
David