5:53 at Lawrence Landing on Lake Conway Saturday morning. I had a golf tournament early Saturday morning and was a little pressed for time but I did manage to find a half hour for some shooting.
8 but I was supposed to arrive at 7:30 in Little Rock and still had to go back to Conway to pick up my brother and get breakfast and gas. I got there about 7:50 but fortunately unorganized tournaments typically start late.
I think those may be planets, especially the one on the left but I am no expert. I was expecting the really nice light to happen around 6:20 or so but it didn't happen. It was actually extremely dark when I took this and the picture looks much brighter than it actually was.
That's one of the top places around Conway for scenics and waterfowl. I've stood in that spot for moonrises, sunrises, star trails, ducks, geese, herons, etc.... All within 50 feet or so. Hang in there and you will get a great sunrise. The lightning that I posted a few weeks ago came from that landing. You might catch David Hatfield out there shooting too.
geez mike don't speak too highly about the place or everyone will be out there.
Posted by Mike Hall on August 30, 2009 at 10:27 PM
There is room for all, but it sure is nice to be out there by yourself early in the mornings. It's a great way to start the day. I'll be sitting in a swamp Monday morning listening (scouting) for geese for Tuesday's opening day of goose season. May have to click off a few frames while I wait! Ed Gordon Point Remove is being flooded (several pumps running) and should have waterfowl migrating into the flooded fields soon.
I wasn't alone Saturday morning. I had plenty of skeeters, a couple herons and the occasional barking dog to keep me company. The herons looked awesome but my tele isn't here yet.
Monday morning may be nice and foggy. I would love to be out shooting but I have to work.
Posted by Karla Hall on August 30, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Very nice Matt...This is a great place to shot...But shhhh...We won't tell another soul
It sure was a clear morning...I love the water in this...The long exposure makes it look like velvet..
Posted by Scott Bean on August 30, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Matthew a lovely sunrise image, the water really looks peaceful. It looks like a nice spot.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on August 31, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Magical!
Posted by Rob Graham on September 1, 2009 at 11:18 PM
very peaceful, I like how the long exposure smoothed the water out
Posted by David Hatfield on September 2, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Nice shot, Matt!
I don't know how many shots I've taken from almost that same place with that same tree in it (if you look you can probably find my tripod impressions in the dirt there), but everyone is unique with its own beauty and fascination! You've done a nice job with this one and I agree with others about the smoothing of the water due to the longer exposure. Very nice!
As to the astronomical aspects--considering the time of day you probably have the planet Venus on the left which is rising about this time of day right now and the star Procyon on the right which is one of the stars in the Canis Minor constellation.
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I think those may be planets, especially the one on the left but I am no expert. I was expecting the really nice light to happen around 6:20 or so but it didn't happen. It was actually extremely dark when I took this and the picture looks much brighter than it actually was.
Monday morning may be nice and foggy. I would love to be out shooting but I have to work.
It sure was a clear morning...I love the water in this...The long exposure makes it look like velvet..
I don't know how many shots I've taken from almost that same place with that same tree in it (if you look you can probably find my tripod impressions in the dirt there), but everyone is unique with its own beauty and fascination! You've done a nice job with this one and I agree with others about the smoothing of the water due to the longer exposure. Very nice!
As to the astronomical aspects--considering the time of day you probably have the planet Venus on the left which is rising about this time of day right now and the star Procyon on the right which is one of the stars in the Canis Minor constellation.
Have a great day!
Dave Hatfield
David David I assumed that one on the left was either Venus or Mercury.