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Here Comes the Sun

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Posted by Brad Mangas on May 12, 2008 at 3:31 AM
Here Comes the Sun
Well I made it back into the Flint Hills last Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. One of my main stomping areas is about an hours drive, so I decided to shoot until dark Friday, sleep in my truck that night and be back at it before sun up Saturday. All I can say is, the back seat of my truck ain't no Holiday Inn!
Honestly, It's really a great experience to spend time in nature when things aren't so rushed and time is of no essence. I'll share some of the moments from Friday evening and Saturday morning here this week. Starting with this shot from Sat. morn.
I was walking down an old road bed when I looked to my left and 'ol Mr. Sunshine was beamin' thru.

2 exposure blend
Xti
Canon 17-40 @ 17mm, f/11
1/60 @ 0.0 exposure bias & 1/125 @ -1.00 exposure

Brad
Posted by Gale Rainwater on May 12, 2008 at 6:09 AM
Brad really a beautiful shot. I really like everything about it, great comp and the sky makes it of course. :toast:
Posted by Jason C. Doss on May 12, 2008 at 12:34 PM
This is a really spectacular shot! I kind of wish there was a little more light on the foreground, but is superb as is! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Bill Dark on May 12, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Really outstanding, Brad. The composition is great, and the rays of sunlight make this a fantastic image. Sweet!
Posted by Bruce Lauderdale on May 12, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Brad, you done good! Don't change a thing. This shows there's a whole lot more to nature photography in the CSNP forum than waterfalls in Arkansas (Although I'm a long ways from being tired of those.)
Posted by Tim Buchanan on May 12, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Very nice, Brad - love the sun peeking through the clouds. I can see cropping up from the bottom slightly, but overall really nice. Definitely worth staying at the Backseat Inn.
Posted by Rob Graham on May 12, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful Brad, nice job on the blend
Posted by Ken Bachman on May 12, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Nicely blended Brad. I agree with Tim B. that I would probably crop a little more of the ditch on the bottom. It looks like the Flint Hills are really greening up. I might need to spend a night in my back seat soon as well.
Posted by Tom Kennon on May 12, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Brad, really nice job on this one, thanks for sharing.
Posted by John Moore on May 14, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Nice image, Brad. Composition/framing seem just right. The grass above the ditch seems a bit bright to me, but that's me being picky. I look forward to seeing more of your stuff from your trip.