Mayday... Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

On a bike-tour north or Potsdam, in the Havelland region I caught this moment in which dark grey clouds were letting just the shape of the sun shining through. I liked the contrast of this sky against the fresh green of the barley sprouts.

I used a diagonally placed Cokin ND P121 to tame the too strong contrast. Slight pp in RawTherapy.

DNG@ISO100
25mm

Thanks, René

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lestans (15406) 2009-06-07 10:16

Ecco cosa è la stranezza di questa foto !! Il filtro per traverso.
L'effetto è bellissimo, mi piacciono molto i colori, solo verde e il cielo bello e strano.
Bravo!

Livia

jbemmels (327) 2009-06-22 12:22

Hi Rene,

I like the atmosphere in your photo very much. It is a bit unnatural and somewhat supernatural-looking. This makes a great atmosphere for a Mayday photo, maybe a pagan god or goddess will step out of the trees at any moment and the sun will burst through.

Nicely composed too!
Jordan

jmcl (13721) 2009-07-29 20:16

Hi René,

The balance of the vibrant green with the soft sky and the well controlled sun make for a striking image .. the sense of emptiness is wonderful .. the way the trees feel graphic with their line and angle really adds to it. very nice.

take care,

John