<< Previous Next >>

"Midnight Mirrors"


Photo Information
Copyright: Linda Unger (shelbeesmom) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4015 W: 1090 N: 10962] (48360)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-22
Categories: Nature, Experimental, Nocturnal
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 24-105 mm F4 L IS USM, Hoya PL-CIR 77mm
Exposure: f/4.5, 30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The first of the day.(start20/10/09) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-30 5:29
Viewed: 215
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was taken at 10pm, on a lake in Arkansas. I processed this photo in Tungsten, as the only light source I had was a street light about 300 yards behind me. I also increased the "green" and decreased the purple in the shot.
I set up the camera on a bannister under a gazebo near the lake and took this shot, literally blind. I started processing first with ISO 100 and it was a little dark. But we kept adjusting settings until we got something that could be used.
This is my favorite thing to do at this conference, other than climb the local mountain. A friend I met last year got with me this year and we went shooting at night again. I love the reflections in this.
Hope you do too!
Linda
B-)

mesquens1, Dian, psyce, Tomek, kanton, lilimih33, Teresat, Saba, messenger1, prometej, Sharpshooter, WaleedSaleh, ed_galagan has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekLens members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekLens members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To rewshearer: Hi Rew!shelbeesmom 1 10-30 16:21
To rewshearer: Hi Rew!shelbeesmom 1 10-30 16:18
To rewshearer: Hi Rew!shelbeesmom 1 10-30 16:17
To Dian: Thanks Diane!shelbeesmom 1 10-30 06:51
To rminkow: Hi Roger!shelbeesmom 1 10-30 06:49
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

  •      
  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2009-10-30 5:34]

Gorgeous tones; I love it !


thanks,
v

Olá Linda,
me too! This is peaceful, exceptionally beautiful and nicely processed.
I love lights and reflection.
Saude e paz,
raimundo

  • Great 
  • Dian Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 55 W: 4 N: 43] (246)
  • [2009-10-30 6:19]
  • [+]

Ok Linda, your hdr's stunned me, but now you throw out this! I love it. It is as tho' you waited for the sun to just drop to its' lowest level on the horizon, and at the last possible moment "CLICK". The detail in both the landscape and reflections is impeccable. Your knowledge of post processing sure is brought to the forefront here, and proves how much one can learn from notes. Interesting the pole on the thirds is so - vertical!
Cheers and have a great weekend,
Dianne

Fantastic shot....very nice. What do you mean by processing the shot in Tungsten?


Roger

  • Great 
  • psyce Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 11 N: 105] (1770)
  • [2009-10-30 6:46]

a high quality photo! sharp and great composition! love the effects... superb! well done TFS

Bonjour Linda.
Félicitations pour ce magnifique travail photographique et de post-traitement.
J’aime beaucoup les tonalités obtenues sur la base de cette lumière artificielle.
Un travail de pro.
Bonne jornée.
Urs

  • Great 
  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1283 W: 47 N: 2927] (16846)
  • [2009-10-30 7:17]

Hi Linda:)
Very impressive shot - at night and went out so nice!
Colours on this and reflection are perfect - very good work.
Tom:)

Hello Linda!
What an amazing nocturnal shot!
Great lighting and colours,the reflections
on the water looks very impressionistic!
A wonderful compo!
Regards and tfs
Kostas

Boa tarde Linda
Here she comes ...the night wins light and nature shines.
These reflections are remarkable.
I understand you have a good time.
Have a good WE
Um abraço
teresa

  • Great 
  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 0 N: 1673] (9439)
  • [2009-10-30 8:47]

Hello Linda :)

Wonderfully colourful trees look magnificently
in beautiful lighting and their reflection in water.

Splendid composition and realization.
Very showy.

I greet warmly.
Barbara

Fantastic photos .
Great colors and reflection.
Regards Zoran

Hi, Linda -
Quite a shot! 30 seconds in low light with a bannister for a tripod - great result. You gathered what little light there was to show the trees sharply with colors visible. The reflection on the water is really something. Well done.

Hi Linda
very colorful composition
i love this colors
also good reflection.
very well done.
have a nice weekend
Riste.

  • Great 
  • sogard (25)
  • [2009-10-30 12:43]

Hello Linda,
Very creative use of light.Beautiful colors.
I like it very much.

Dragos

That's impressive - I would've sworn this was a sunrise/sunset capture, to know it's after dark and a concentration of available light over 30 seconds is impressive.
Question: did you set the focus manually, knowing your focal distance, or did your camera auto-focus even in the dark?

Hi Linda,
What a wonderful shot! The water looks like it's made of marble! Such great exposure for that time of the night, the 30-second shutter speed looks like it worked nicely. I also love the reflections in this, and especially the warm tones. No chance of grain due to the low ISO - Impressive work!

TFS,
Scott.

  • Great 
  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 191 W: 0 N: 197] (1694)
  • [2009-10-30 15:37]

Hi Linda,

Good the see you, excellent night shot and great reflection.
I like it, good sharpness and wonderfull effect.
Very good job.
Have a good week end.
john

Hi linda,
this is one of most great pics i ever seen, colors, light, water reflection, also darkness at the top are excellent.
WS

  • Great 
  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 118 N: 2834] (11418)
  • [2009-10-30 17:34]

Hello Linda
Fantastic light and detail in this dream atmosphere. Superb the DOF we can see over the trees and the great mirror effect.
Perfect. Congrats,
mb

  • Great 
  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2735 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2009-10-30 18:36]

Wow! I am impressed by the light and the beautiful colors.The reflection in the water is awesome.Great composition.A very charming and attractive picture.Bravo!
Michel

Hello Linda,

I like very much how do you work with light's accents! Very professional! Perfect shot!

Best regards,
Edward

  • Great 
  • Hazan (120)
  • [2009-11-02 12:47]

excellent ..
Congratulations .. TFS
Hazan

Very beautiful and original
Love the scene
TFS
Cynthia

  • Great 
  • S-moon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 90 N: 381] (2367)
  • [2009-11-09 10:20]

Hi Linda,

I do love the reflection! The photo makes me think of a painting. Trees waiting in line to show the photografer their best side. I think the lighting gives that effect :-)And perfect sharp! Very well done!

TFS Greetings Simone

Love it! Amazing photo and imagery! Congrats and hope to see more of your fantastic gallery!

JoeGoff, Louisville, KY

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF