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Midnight sun


Midnight sun
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Copyright: Stefania Cotta Done (stecotdon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 930 W: 144 N: 817] (4883)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-24
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Pentax K 1000, Sigma 28 mm 1:2.8, Skylight 1B
Exposure: f/16, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
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Date Submitted: 2005-07-12 5:20
Viewed: 2550
Favorites: 9 [view]
Points: 112
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Nor sunset, or sunrise, just the sun... The Midnight Sun...
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Svalbard archipelago is one of the most hostile places on earth. It was probably discovered in the twelfth century by Icelandic seamen, though it lay ignored until 1596 when the Dutch explorer Willem Barents named the main island, Spitsbergen, after its needle-like mountains. In 1899, rich coal deposits were discovered in the geological residue of a prehistoric tropical forest. The first coal mine was opened by an Americans seven years later and passed into Norwegian hands in 1916. In 1920, Norway's sovereignty over the archipelago was ratified by international treaty. Spitsbergen is the only island of Svalbars permanently inhabited.
source: "The Rough Guides"
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This photo was takes around 20:00 in the evnening, but there's no difference in light over the day; it's 24hs like that... The only difference one may see is the direction of the sun, and thickness of the clouds...
Some of you may point out tilts, or imperfections I may had forgotten to clone out or so... But I was mesmerised by the nature.. For that I may be forgiven ;))

enjoy the sun everybody!!

Take care, Stef

ps: forgot to mention. No PP whatsoever. just autolevels because this photo was scanned from 35mm format to digital.
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To cobratan: INdeed!stecotdon 1 12-05 06:31
To yerevantsi: HI Garo,stecotdon 1 10-06 12:08
To pablominto: Ola Pablo,stecotdon 1 10-06 12:06
To annagrace: Hi Alli,stecotdon 1 09-28 07:27
To davey590: Hi dave,stecotdon 1 08-09 08:02
To harpya: Ola Sergiostecotdon 1 07-30 06:19
To lemon_logix: HI Jasminestecotdon 1 07-29 14:17
To harpya: Ola Sergiostecotdon 2 07-27 16:40
To ezekiel: Hi reginaldstecotdon 1 07-27 08:32
To carioca: Ola fernandastecotdon 1 07-27 08:32
To sephus: Hi Joopstecotdon 1 07-26 14:46
To mwebr: Hi Michaelstecotdon 1 07-26 14:43
To chiquito: you are more than welcome ;))stecotdon 1 07-26 14:41
To Marche: Bonjour Martinestecotdon 1 07-25 10:22
To cloverstar: Hi Diana,stecotdon 1 07-24 05:06
To cstathoulis: Hi Constantinosstecotdon 1 07-24 05:04
To jbate: Hi Julie,stecotdon 1 07-24 02:32
To Fisher: HI Mikestecotdon 1 07-24 02:29
To gaylen54: Indeed...stecotdon 1 07-24 02:28
To samr: Thx a lot Samstecotdon 1 07-24 02:27
To goc: You still...stecotdon 1 07-21 08:19
To jkneze2: Thx a lot Joskostecotdon 1 07-21 06:54
To Chmiley: Hi Michellestecotdon 1 07-21 06:29
To Quark: Thx Hansstecotdon 1 07-20 05:30
To lancegreen: HI there!stecotdon 1 07-20 05:27
To reddevil: HI Josstecotdon 1 07-20 05:25
To linus: Thx Sunilstecotdon 1 07-20 05:16
To mjdundee: Thx Thomasstecotdon 1 07-20 05:15
To orbiter: Thx Jonhstecotdon 1 07-20 05:14
To bolletje: It's just the colours ;)stecotdon 1 07-20 05:12
To vsinopoulos: Thx Vassilisstecotdon 1 07-20 05:11
To noelshami: Thx...stecotdon 1 07-20 05:05
To nova: You should!!!stecotdon 1 07-19 08:26
To Dingo: Thx Frankstecotdon 1 07-19 08:15
To chiaraluna: Thx sweetiestecotdon 1 07-19 08:14
To balkermay: You are more than welcome :)stecotdon 1 07-19 07:59
To padre: Thx Brentstecotdon 1 07-19 07:53
To fer: Ola Fernando,stecotdon 1 07-15 04:48
To edie: Ciao Edie,stecotdon 1 07-15 04:45
To biblio: Thx Chrisstecotdon 1 07-15 04:42
To Werewolf: 1 degree Celcius..stecotdon 8 07-15 01:52
To Maria74: hi Marijastecotdon 1 07-14 16:53
To Talisman: Hi you!!stecotdon 1 07-14 09:50
To puffy: Hi Sweety,stecotdon 1 07-14 09:04
To TheZubial: Hi bernardstecotdon 1 07-14 09:01
To artabb: Hi Arturostecotdon 1 07-14 08:50
To Hauke: Indeed...stecotdon 1 07-13 12:08
To Venus: Hi Agnesstecotdon 1 07-13 07:20
To elkab: Hi Elzbieta,stecotdon 1 07-13 07:17
To paul_bk: Ciao Paolo,stecotdon 2 07-13 04:48
To spike1: Hi Peter,stecotdon 1 07-12 16:32
To calamaro: Ciao Giulianostecotdon 1 07-12 16:29
To amg: Muitissimo obrigada!stecotdon 1 07-12 16:23
To tournesol: Hi Pierre,stecotdon 1 07-12 16:18
To dmoniotte: Thx a lot :))stecotdon 1 07-12 16:09
To chrisJ: Technicaly....stecotdon 1 07-12 10:43
To alagoa: nao e??stecotdon 1 07-12 10:39
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wonderful paysage, and amzing colours, ciao, giuliano

Great mood created by this lighting Stef, and your composition sets it off really well. Congratulations.

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  • elkab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 72 W: 51 N: 41] (739)
  • [2005-07-12 5:33]
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Beautiful colors, delicate light...lack of words. It's perfect

regards
eb

very good shot....
I like the horizont line in the center, as to separate not only sea ans sky but two different words..... linked by the light of the sun....
well done
Paolo

Well..U are defenetly right Stef,nature is beautifl..and sometimes we dont even realise it...This shot is amazing..the ligh gives a very calm mood..and the colors also great..Congrats for this one:)!
A.

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  • Hauke Gold Star Critiquer [C: 249 W: 17 N: 17] (190)
  • [2005-07-12 6:02]
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Elsker dette landet.....
Overwhelming shot, Stef. Stunning interplay of lights. Perfect catch, this bright spot in front of the mountains. The colours of the north.......

Very nice shot Stef, The colours are fantastic and the light under the peninsula gives a great depth to the photo.

very nice landscape Stephania. I like the clouds and lighting
bravo

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1835 W: 128 N: 3018] (16615)
  • [2005-07-12 6:29]
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Beautiful shot Stefania, well captured, great colours and very well composed, I especially like the light that shine throught the cloud on the water creating the reflection.. very well done, thanks for sharing. :)

Hi Stefy.
Vert terrific sky. The reflection on the water is splendid. The moutain in the background [ ;-) ] adds just the little detail that would missed. Great job.
Have a nice lunch ;-)
Hugs&Kiss

What a great shot! It looks beautiful and very dramatic...I really enjoyed reading your note too, I love learning about new places, so really thanks for sharing, Stef!
regards,
M.

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  • edie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 659 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-07-12 6:42]
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What a great picture Stefy I'm without breath for the colours and shining sea surface,it look like a stratigraphy and I like it a lot.
Brava.
Edie

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  • fer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 793 W: 131 N: 909] (8043)
  • [2005-07-12 6:44]
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Olá Stef,

Que paisagem maravilhosa!!!Com uma atmosfera mágica e cores soberbas.
Adorei.
Fica bem,amiga
Fernando

Hello Stefania... I do like the magnificient colours on the sky and especially on the horizon... Thank you for sharing...

Can

Hi Stefania

A superb sunset, with an excellent tonal range & great contrast. Colors & lighting are wonderful. I like the strip of orange on the horizon. Good work!

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-07-12 9:45]
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Stunning color and light Stefania. TFS, B

Lindo, lindo, lindo!!!
Adorava ter esta foto numa moldura na minha casa!!! Fantástico Stef. Os meus parabéns!!!!!!

Ana

Under Midnight Sun i think water is cold?
It's impressive. It's look the land is very desert. Remain pratically the first time of earth impression. Lightm water and land... That's all... The rest will come later...

Great landscape, Stef! Even though you centered the horizon. I think it still works very well in this case, probably because of the uniformity of light, and that band of orange sky in the middle. Excellent!

Beautiful Stef.
Lovely light and textures yet again a stunning post

thanks
Chris

oh my god... what a stunning shot honey! and what an amazing place... truly magical with those colours and that amazing light... it makes me think of all those old Norse myths and legends that i used to love reading about and which focused so strongly on the haunting beauty of the land.. (and sea of course) and you have captured that enchantment so brilliantly! wow.. make me really want to see it myself :-)

really wonderful shot my dear Stef! maybe there werent any polar bears but this place certainly put on a great show for you anyway ^_^

big PB hugs,
Ayda

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2796 W: 367 N: 2634] (11918)
  • [2005-07-12 16:09]
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Everything has already been said, I'm afraid ;o). Nothing to add except a smiley, Stef. I stand in awe. TFS.

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  • amg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 4 N: 28] (1590)
  • [2005-07-12 16:18]
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Olá Stefania.
Fenomenal fotografia do "Sol da meia-noite".
A paisagem está excelente. O sharp dado à imagem fez realçar toda a textura da composição.
Parabéns pelo trabalho.
Nota: já não me lembrava como a "minha" primeira K1000 e uma lente sigma 2.8 tiravam tão boas fotos. Acho que vou ter que rever as minhas "velhinhas" fotos.

This is one amazing capture. Excellent light work on this breath taking composition.

Wow! brilliant shot Stef, I really like the colours and the sunlight coming through the gaps in the clouds. Very informative note too. Well done

John

Beautiful!! A very intense moody shot of natures brilliance. Well done!
Michelle

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2719 W: 255 N: 809] (8335)
  • [2005-07-12 21:31]
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Great picture,Stef! Strange and mysterious! I would love to see that place with my eyes,that must be something! Thanks for sharing this with us! Michel

Masterly capture of a very unique natural phenomenon. Very nicely composed and a moody palette of colors. Bravo!
Vassilis

Hi Stefania,
And another beauty from Norway. Great light and an almost scary dark sky.

Hello Stefania,

really a very special kind of light - you have captured it perfectly.
The frame is very appropriate.
Special smile for your note ;-))
TFS.

Thomas

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 10 N: 729] (10229)
  • [2005-07-13 13:37]
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Hi Stef,
This is one amazing photo. It is a perfect balance between light and dark.

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  • samr Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 44 N: 433] (3323)
  • [2005-07-13 15:32]
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Simply gorgeous. Unique light and overall atmosphere. TFS - Sam

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! THAT'S IT I'VE GOT NOTHING MUCH TO SAY EXCEPT: AMAZING!!!
CONGRATS
JOŠKO

Incredible! I can't conceive of this kind of beauty! Thanks for bringing it to us, Stef!

Gayle :)

Hi Stef,
This is a remarkable photo!
Excellent colours and lighting.
Well done & FS :)

Salut Stefania,

A breathtaking scene. Your note is superb and really adds in appreciating this scene even more. I never knew such place could exist.

Thanks for sharing that beautiful scene with us :)

Btw, I'm intrigued...how did you take this shot? Were you on a boat? on land? Thanks! Cya ard!

Beautiful composition, not much more to say, Super shot.!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

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  • jbate Gold Star Critiquer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-07-14 23:39]
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There are so many photographs of sunsets on the site that I usually just ignore them - not this one! This is just amazing; only a blind man could ignore it. A very beautiful scene well captured and composed. I am just happy you were there with your talent and skill to make this fine photograph. Bravo!

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  • goc Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-07-15 4:50]
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excellent photo, i bet you couldnt decide what to cut of the composition, the sea or the clouds coz both look awesome,
nothing else to add, perfect (except the compo)

goc

Stunning view! Amazing how the light from the midnight sun glows on this scene. Lovely shot, and very well done.

Beautiful Stef this photo, the light is so typicall for the Northern areas and the clouds makes this one great. Well done!!!

Well Dear Stef! What a cracker!!! I don't know how I managed to miss this little gem, but I'm vey glad to have found it. Wonderful, absolutley wonderful, but I'm sure that you know that already.

You must be very pleased indeed.

Take Care

Lance

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  • Marche (27)
  • [2005-07-18 15:19]
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Bonsoir Stefania,
Wow, extraordinaire moment, que vous avez su fixer.Les couleurs sont superbes, les nuages, les reflets mordorés de la mer.
Merci pour le partage
Martine

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  • Quark Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1449 W: 10 N: 29] (66)
  • [2005-07-18 15:41]
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W O W !
This is one for hanging on a wall in a living room, such an expensive one, what a beautiful light, landscape, colours, mood, frame, it is a great Northern landscape, a beauty and when I see the smileys, I'm not the only one, why did I miss this one..... but my smiley for you, you deserve it, dear Stefania !

I just wanna say thanks Stef to share this beautiful photo.. Everything is said before me :)) nice compo.
cheers
ToM

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  • mwebr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 531 W: 160 N: 666] (3402)
  • [2005-07-20 14:36]
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What an incredible moment being displayed by the heavens and you were right there to capture this. The mood here is truly superb along with the natural display of lighting for this region.
I do see some differing artifacts from the scan. But no matter as the 46 critiques before me will gladly show.
Love the title too!

Michael

At first sight I would say:
for the sky it was a timelapse shot or a Neat Image filter, but looking at the sea it couldn't be.
You found the right balance between them.
Congrats!
However......one can meet these oppotunities around the clock.
I'm jealous!!!
Groet,
Joop.

Olá Stef , é incrivelmente bonito mas também aflitivo pensar que a luz não muda nas 24 horas.Me fez pensar no relógio sem ponteiros em "Morangos Silvestres" do Bergmam.Parabéns por suas fotos elas emocionam ,e isto me parece que é o que chamam arte.Pelo visto vc também é artista das ciências.Tenho um irmão cientista e brinco com ele que de gênio e louco todo mundo tem um pouco. Até a próxima , Fernanda

Nice View, nice momment to shot, i loved a golden reflection on the water. good shot, well done, regards regi.

very surreal lighting, i wish i can be at a place like this. thanks for the note and for sharing such a wonderful photo with us.

Beautiful picture, is right
Nor sunset, or sunrise, just the sun... The Midnight Sun...
I liked these terms, and I adored the light of this landscape
the gilding in the sea is beautiful, you got one
beautiful shot.
Congratulations taste of what sees.
Hugs
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through a picture
that could see that there were indications of the
pictures with more visits, and I went to see and I understood
the reason. Beautiful picture, Nor I will comment on
on her, because I already gave you my comment. Congratulations
she deserves to be among the visited 100.

Sérgio

wonderful shot
I love skies and clouds
great image
framing colours and contrast are all good
TFS
Dave R

Wow, what a surreal sky, I'm so glad you were there to catch it. TFS, Stef!

Alli

Hi Stefania!
Looks like another planet :)
I like the how well you managed the exposure...
It looks that God is just above those clouds :)
Great work!
Garo

Hi Stefania,
A great capture of this highly dramatic landscape, but beautiful too if you're able to deal with the hostility! I went there once, it was kinda out of this world to me too even if I live a bit closer than you do!
Very well done...
Regards,
Pablo -

Wow so this the Famous Midnight Sun,I only saw the Picture in Books.This is Amazing to see it like this.What else can I say I love it and it is added in my Favorites.Well Done & TFS.
Mel

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  • aros Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 120 W: 13 N: 140] (717)
  • [2005-12-25 20:35]

Midnight sun is something I'd like to see one day. In the meantime, I can enjoy photographs like this, which serve only to heighten my sense of anticipation of the day I'll experience this phenomenon first-hand.

Great image with some good detail in the cloud cover.

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