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Floating Rocks


Floating Rocks
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Copyright: Carol Dorion (CAROL50) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 57 N: 1102] (4729)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-09-08
Categories: Nature, Mood
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/08/08 "Floating" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-07 9:52
Viewed: 417
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Everyone,
This one is from my trip to Finland last year , taken at the same place as my previously posted photo " In flight... " yes,,, the one with the birds !....
A dense fog was present for a good two hours that morning and i don't know about you but i enjoy shooting in foggy condition , at times it feels the scene in front of you has such a surrealistic effect as objects in landscapes and lakescapes ,as this one shows , become their own ghostly forms , so i shot several frames here and this one was kept as minimal as possible though anyhow nothing was visible but the rocks at the front were and two birds entered the scene at the right moment to add a sense of motion into the composition .I felt strongly that ahead of me then was nothingness !
Iso 100 f/3.5 at 1/60 b&w was the only obvious choice of medium to me ,kept the outside frame simple as well , thank you for showing your appreciation in a critique , a comment or a ws ,
Carol

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To prfry: Thank youCAROL50 2 10-07 00:35
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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1198 W: 0 N: 2344] (19400)
  • [2008-08-07 9:55]

Hello,

mangigique compt, quel effet, quelle doucuer, c'est une merveille.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

Carol,
Extremely effective. The birds - tiny though they may be in the overall frame - really do add a fantastic sense of movement to the shot. How different it would be without them!

It seems almost routine (for many) to say "good composition" in response to every photo but here, I feel, it's the absolute truth.

Regards
Colin

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1062 W: 80 N: 1163] (7367)
  • [2008-08-07 11:36]

Great use of fog! I like how the rocks float in the nothingness along with the birds. The reflections help us understand the presence of the water, but otherwise there seems to be no context:) Super!

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  • Reflex Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 388 W: 232 N: 135] (2998)
  • [2008-08-07 11:51]

Simple et efficace, avec ces oiseaux qui se perdent dans un ciel qui se confond avec l'eau ! Bien vu !
Jean

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  • Derona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 233 W: 146 N: 810] (4842)
  • [2008-08-07 12:10]

Hi Carol

Very simplistic but effective shot.
Nice composition and lighting.
Well done.

Regards Derek

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 100 N: 2206] (11094)
  • [2008-08-07 12:52]

very simple, yet very effective Carol.
A strong image....

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4712)
  • [2008-08-07 14:06]

Bonjour Carol
Quelle charmante simplicité exprimée par le principe de trois, gage d'une image accrocheuse, par la densité variable du brouillard et par cette paire d'oiseaux volant au radar.
Une expression de la pureté.
Amicalement.
Robert

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  • Teresat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1285 W: 57 N: 2059] (8224)
  • [2008-08-07 18:54]

Boa noite Carol

Very beautiful composition. Almost empty and full of feeling and imagination. Thanks
My regards
Teresat

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1711 W: 16 N: 838] (15090)
  • [2008-08-07 19:02]

A very nice and 'moody' scene. A beautiful image with nice tones. TFS and have a happy day!

Hola Carol:
Esta foto me parece estupenda, muy Zen, da sensación de quietud y tranquilidad. Me puedo imaginar el ambiente con la niebla, muy especial.
Felicidades por tu imagen
Una abrazo
María José

Hello Carol

This is a superb shot, very simple and understated and yet full of character. Nice lighting and neat framing that is not overstated which would spoil the simplicity here. yes indeed the rocks do seem to be floating and also the gulls are floating in the air.

TFS and for joining in the theme

Kind regards Helen

Hi, carol!

Nice shot with excellent BW work. Superb!

jazmin

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  • prfry Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 68 N: 91] (558)
  • [2008-10-02 19:41]
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Hi Carol,
I really like this picture for its simplicity and clean lines. The colour scheme has a soothing effect and the composition is superb. I'd call it an artwork rather than a photograph. The birds which are small in size and lighter in colour complement the rocks perfectly, and the slight blur gives a sense of motion. A perfect performance, well done.
Roxanne

Excellent, minimalistic composition. The birds bring some life to it. Great in B&W!
Best,
Iza

Hi Carol,

the note suggests that you might like David Burdeny.

Best wishes,
Attila

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