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Sunset Light, Lake Superior, Cascade River SP, MN

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Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on January 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM
This image was taken late summer 2007 on Lake Superior. The soft glow of sunset played off the water, and I opted for a slightly abstract composition to draw attention to this light. Thanks for looking.

Technicals: Tachihara 4x5, Fujinon 90mm, Fuji Provia 100f
Posted by Darren Huski on January 16, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Joel-

Another nice one. The reflected light is nice and you have a great shutter speed that has just the right amount of blur in the water.

Makes me want to get back to the north woods.
Posted by Eric P. on January 17, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Spectacular light and great blur on the water.
Posted by Tim Mulholland on January 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Yes, I like the way that the water has this "wispiness" to it, which interplays very well with the hard lines and angles of the rocks. Nice pre-visualization and wonderful capture...

Tim!
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on January 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM
I think you did it at least to me the light comes through well. I bet it is real nice the larger it is viewed.Most of what you shoot is not something that I would however I like seeing them and thiking someday maybe.
Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on January 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone.

Most of what you shoot is not something that I would however I like seeing them and thiking someday maybe.

Yes, the vast majority of my images work much better when viewed larger and in print. This image certainly would be better larger. I'm not sure what you meant by the above sentence though. Could you elaborate?
Posted by Mitch Erwin on January 18, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Joel, this is well executed with the ss, and a very stunning capture! . I like how the rocks and wave action curve to the upper rock that is standing out of the water, drawing my eye up there. This capture makes me long to see more of the upper part of the photo that we cannot see! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Toni Lankerd on January 19, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Excellent capture, Joel....love the lighting and the exposure on this image! :toast:
Posted by Philip Schwarz on January 19, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Great image. I like the reflected color in the water. Was this shot just accross the road from the river parking?
Posted by Christopher Jordan on January 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Nice one Joel.....very nice! I like the soft/hard contrast.

CJ
Posted by Brian Vance on January 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM
The light is fantastic here, Joel. I also like the sweep of the rocks as they merge into the sea at the top of the frame, The pinks that lead you out into the lake are just gorgeous. Well seen and beautifully captured.
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on January 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM
I like how you used the curve of the rocks to lead the eye, Joel. Ideally, I'd like that rock in the water to be in the LR powerpoint, but ideally I'd like a lot of things. :smile: Nicely done.