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Grenspoel Sunset


Grenspoel Sunset
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Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1278 W: 157 N: 1300] (6919)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-14
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 DC EX HSM, Lee Filter System
Exposure: f/16, 1/4 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-02 6:28
Viewed: 364
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Grenspoel (border pond) located in the National Park Drent-Friese Wold, was formed by stagnating melt water during the last ice age. The pond is named the Grenspoel because the border of the province Drente and Friesland runs right through the center of the pond.

I came to this spot about half an hour before the sun would set and used some of the time to make some photos with the floodlight of the last rays. A few minutes before the actual sunset I started to set up my composition by taking an small guess on the trajectory of the sun and the options I had to move the tripod. It pretty much came down to this spot because it had a good combination of foregrond element, a nice touch on the reflection of the sky on the ice.

I used a 0.9 ND filter and a 0.9 ND grad filter to stop down and balance the exposure
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Nice work on this Neik! Nice thirds, love the contrail you picked up in the shot. The ND grad served you well here. It's super sharp! I'd say it looks cold!
B-)
Linda

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  • jboj (96)
  • [2009-01-02 6:58]

Beautiful sunset, great colours. Good use of filters,
regards
Joanna

Hi Niek,
Stunning landscape indeed, very good timing for the exposure. The soft diffused lights look great, the reflections on the water make the image moody. Excellent use of the filter, sky colours are nice as a result. Great job, TFS!
Greetings,
Kristof

Hello Niek,

A lovely, winter sunset.
I like how you have used the silhouetted curve of the lake to lead the eyes past the trees, towards the amber colours of the sunset. The colours in the sky are very good and look wonderful refected on the icy water.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hoi Niek,
De beste wensen voor 2009!
Wow perfecte avond opname, prachtige luch en hoe mooi heb je de omgeving ook vastgelegd! Super hoe de reflecties uitkomen. Een prachtige rustgevende foto Niek.
Hans

Hi Niek,
this sea at sundown is just wonderful - I love all your shots from there - here we also can see the frozen parts of the water.
Excellent again, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • maecy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 0 N: 257] (1641)
  • [2009-01-02 12:52]

Hi Niek!

Lovely shot of this sunset! great colors..very clear and sharp!
nice presentation!

Well done!

Regards,

Mae

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  • sande Gold Star Critiquer [C: 58 W: 1 N: 4] (1427)
  • [2009-01-02 13:04]

wat is dit mooi. Goeie compositie en kleur ook.


Groet Ben

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  • MYLZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 78 W: 7 N: 43] (622)
  • [2009-01-02 14:04]

Wow, this is great reflection..NIek..
I like the reflection between the sky and the trees...
What a wonderful photo...
I love it..
Thanks for sharing...

MYLZ

Hallo Niek.
Een schitterende opname. Echt een topper. prachtige start van een nieuw jaar .

De beste wensen en een gezond 2009.

groet Frans

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4250 W: 414 N: 6751] (42409)
  • [2009-01-02 15:58]

Hi Niek

Marvellous reflections in the tranquil fg waters, with superb sunset colours, & good sharpness. Excellent graphism & silhouettes. Tfs!

Magnificent natural and vibrant sunset colors Niek.
Great choice of location, and superb light management.
Beautiful shot.
- Vincent

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 0 N: 1688] (13651)
  • [2009-01-03 9:33]

En zeer geslaagde foto niek,het ijs is prachtig.
Dit zijn momenten waar je niet omheen kan.

jan

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1534 W: 123 N: 2188] (20103)
  • [2009-01-07 10:08]

Hello Niek, great landscape shot, well composed, great technique!

Mario

Hello, Niek,
I don't think there is light anywhere on earth like the light you get in the Netherlands. This is beautiful. The curve of the shoreline, the soft evening colors, the silhouetted trees, those absolutely marvelous reflections. I'd say you chose a fantastic spot to make this shot. Wonderful! Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly

Ciao Niek


No doubt it is a beautiful shot,
a nice catch and great beauty!
They are my favorites in this category
a beautiful skyline and silhouettes.
From very good taste!
Greetings!

Sergio

What a beautiful picture! I really like the reflection on the water and the overall atmosphere for sure! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

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  • tet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 393 W: 39 N: 196] (3625)
  • [2009-05-19 12:48]

love this image... perfect!

Beautiful picture , nice colours and details .
Zoran

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