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In the blue winter land


In the blue winter land
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Copyright: Jack R Johanson (jrj) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5507 W: 499 N: 7253] (32994)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-21
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Olympus E-410, Olympus Zuiko ED 14-42mm, ND4 Cirkular
Exposure: f/4.1, 1/4 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dreaming winter ...all year [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-31 2:55
Viewed: 1911
Points: 80
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In the blue winter land
Not even 5pm and already the darkness is setting. Fortunately this afternoon the moon is up and and giving some blue light to the snow covered landscape up here in the mountains.
Just enough to still shoot with no tripod at 1/4 sec.

ChrisJ, Muse, asajernigan, JPlumb, daddo, papagolf21, Dpbours, cbrman, Buin, lilimih33, Emile, Didi, gneufeld, sleon, PixelTerror, Cricri, Merline, JCG, kittyhawk, isabela_sor has marked this note useful
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Hi Jack
this picture look like a painting for children. It only mis the christmas father. Very nice atmosphere
Bertrand

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2409 W: 199 N: 5681] (24339)
  • [2008-01-31 3:01]

Bonjour Jack,
De jolies couleurs bleutées qui font ressortir la lune.
Une lumière qui met ce joli paysage enneigé en valeur.
Amicalement,
denise

The photo is like a postcard,with excellent panoramic view great colours and sharpness!
Have a good day,SASO

Hi Jack, beautiful shot. The deep snow on the buildings and ground, with that deep blue (from blue hour) are good on their own, but then when you throw in the moon reflecting off those clouds it becomes awesome. Very nicely done.

Thanks, John

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2008-01-31 3:10]

Great night shot that caries so well the cold atmosphere. Amazing dark colors, I like what you did a lot.

Jack,
This is a really fine blue hour shot. The moon illuminates the scene beautifully giving it a nice blue hue. This would make a great Christmas card!
TFS,
Asa

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  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1837 W: 62 N: 1478] (10618)
  • [2008-01-31 3:14]

Absolutely out of a dream. There are no words to describe the beauty and ingenuity of this marvellous composition. he textures, the colours and the balance all are great

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1705 W: 29 N: 1782] (8035)
  • [2008-01-31 3:18]

Hi Jack. One feels lost (in a nice way)in a blue dream full of mystery and charm. Great achievement. Regards. Klaudio.

Bonjour, cher Jack,
Très belle photo qui fait penser à une image extraite d'un dessin animé !
La beauté est vraiment mise en valeur.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

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  • joshy Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 19] (313)
  • [2008-01-31 3:25]

Hi Jack,

Yes the picture reminds the Christmas again. The light, colours are great. welldone!!

Cheers
Joshy

This is really good, Jack, I especially like the snow on the roofs... looks very romantic in blue...

Cheers
Alexander

Hi Jack,

Technically enough to shoot with 1/4. But I do think that the light and shades of the moonlight would have come out must stronger if you just had set it to iso100, f/11, 10 seconds. Then again, I'm wondering if you had a tripod with you :-). Compliments for your steady hand by the way!! ;-)

Greetings, Dennis

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 713 N: 195] (20436)
  • [2008-01-31 3:33]

Hi, my friend!
It is very beautiful photo. I very like your composition. Beautiful white snow. Good colours and light. Well done.
Marek

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9094] (39995)
  • [2008-01-31 3:34]

Hi Jack, wonderful view, with the blue colours everywhere!
fantastic view, with excellent timing, quality and a great mood too.
thanks, ciao

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  • cbrman Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 300 N: 3721] (13724)
  • [2008-01-31 3:37]

Hello Jack,

The luminosity of the moon is excellent and that gave you a very beautiful light on the snow and these small country cottages. One has the impression that it acts of a scene painted straight left a book of history for Christmas.
Well done !

A+

Dominique

Hi Jack,
A good example for a night shot very well done, nice light on the brightness snow, well too the moon through clouds, bravo !

very nice deep blue!
Regards.
Francesco.

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3561 W: 0 N: 7183] (25072)
  • [2008-01-31 3:47]

Hallo Jack!
Here one word is enough: Magnificent!
Greetings from Germany - without any winter!
Frank

Hi dear Jack,
A very Christmassy capture ! Good pov and perfect photographic quality. A scene as if out of a fairy tales book. Perfect technique.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hello Jack!
Really beautiful winter atmosphere and great blue composition!
Looks like a fairy tale!
I would like to be there!
Best regards!
Lili

Hello Jack,
This picture is a masterpiece,very nice scenery.
great composiiton and nice sharpness,
Georg

salut jack
tu nous montres une carte postale pour les voeux et fêtes de fin d'année, trés beau bleu un cadrage avec une main de fer, excellent travail
amitiés
gilbert

Fantastic atmosphere in your nice blue hour shot jack , there is also the moon near the clouds and the falling snow is really a great add on , compliments .
Stefano.

Hi, Jack!
This is really beautiful photo! You managed to catch the colours if the twilight. The composition is ideal. Thank you for sharing!

Katya.

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4087 W: 137 N: 4416] (16045)
  • [2008-01-31 8:07]

Hola Jack.
Beautiful night shot captured at the blue hour, superb composition with the natural colors given by the moon's light, very well captured holding your breath and getting a wonderful definition. Well done.
Best regards.

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6353 W: 3327 N: 7823] (28978)
  • [2008-01-31 9:45]

That's gerat Jack !
Its looks like a Cartoon composition an introduction to a film like snow white or something else.
Very beautifull picture in the blue hour.
Sincères amitiés.

Hi Jack,
I love it - the deep blues of this late hour are absolutely stunning but show the details, amount of snow fall very well. And the moon peeking through adds alot to the impact of this image. Fine shot and TFS. Gerald

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  • sleon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1120 W: 125 N: 2097] (8667)
  • [2008-01-31 12:36]

Hi Jack!
That looks like rather deep snow you have there! The low light and the presence of the moon gives a lovely eerie and peaceful atmosphere to this snowy winter scene. A beautiful shot - we have no snow at all here in the Swiss lowlands, so thanks for letting me appreciate this!
Regards, Susanna

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  • molla Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 614 W: 85 N: 744] (5098)
  • [2008-01-31 13:07]

Hej Jack
This is the true landscape for "tomten" when he in the shade of darkness walkes between the house and the barns to feed animals and look after humans.
dont you agree?
Anders Mohlin.

Hi, Jack. Very nice atmosphere in this one. I like the blue cast on the snow that gives the impression of the day ending and of the cold as well. The trees provide good contrast and the moon is an interesting presence in the sky.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8765 W: 923 N: 11773] (57261)
  • [2008-02-01 0:55]

Hello Jack

A perfect Christmas Card scene! Wonderful, 'blue hour' lighting, with superb shadow detail, & sharpness. Tfs!

Hei Jack,
I like pictures lit by moonlight, normally they require tripod and much longer exposure though. Anyway you achieved here an excellent result that in addition to that special light delivers excellent winter fairy.
Have a nice week end JY

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  • Norte Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 5 N: 123] (529)
  • [2008-02-01 2:23]

Hei Jack!
Fine, and very Norwegian atmosphere there!
Its a lovely blue evening light, and the moon is an important element giving life to the picture. Harmonic composition.
Well done!
Jon :)

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4499 W: 229 N: 6162] (29609)
  • [2008-02-01 11:02]

Hi Jack,
Bravo pour la prise sans trépied et pour cette jolie carte postale bleuté et u la lune resort a merveille, trés jolie, compliment
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

Ola Jack ,
Que belissima paisagem de inverno muito bonito este manto de neve, fantastica esta casa de madeira , gostei muito da lua no alto , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi Jack,
I've know this years ago at Xmas in Iceland, a pure, wondrous mood of the North...with that unique light. This is like a dream postcard, you have a firm hand and it's a good result and beautiful blue hour tone. Great appearance of the moon...I may have liked to see a little less snow in the fg, maybe:-)

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3319 W: 435 N: 4731] (16902)
  • [2008-02-08 4:19]

Hi Jack,

A true landscape of fairy tales here, I like much the composition. This immaculate snow under this beautiful clearly of lume has colors sublimes, it is very pleasant to look at. We have the impression that the Father Christmas will pass on his sledge !!! Thank you Jack.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

Hei Jack,

Lovely night scene. The blue winter night gives the landscape something extra. TFS.

Friendly,
- Halgeir

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2209 W: 27 N: 2350] (15850)
  • [2008-02-12 3:05]

Good morning Jack!
Very peaceful, beautiful, evening winter landscape. Lovely different tones of the snow, moon on the blue sky and great contrast between dark wall of the trees against snowy foreground.
best regards
ziggy

Salut Jack..
Le photographe insomniaque..
Photo de nuit, c'est difficile. Celle ci est magnifique. La lune donne ce reflet orangé.. C'est magique
Félicitation..
Cyril

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  • barni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1607 W: 91 N: 1685] (10135)
  • [2008-03-13 0:55]

Hello Jack
Bonne exposition et la situation de la lune est parfaite par rapport au chalet.
Have a nice day
Christophe

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  • Flavia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1759 W: 99 N: 1909] (7990)
  • [2008-03-29 23:51]

Hi Jack,

Magic atmosphere. The snow, the moon, a beuatiful winter night.

Regards,

Flavia

No tripod?Nice result,fairy tale winter scene,and I must add it in my theme
Hugs
A nice Sunday

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