Photographer’s Note
..and then there was light
We had the other day a strong gale along the coast. So I decided to go out to the sea already at 05.30 in the morning to get a fresh photo of the rough October weather.
My nearest opportunity is the outer Oslofjord, app. 100 km from where I live - and then a small hike of some 45 minutes to face the open ocean.
With gale, rain and hail not the best conditions for the camera - neither for my GoreTex cloths - wet right to the skin. But very FUN asking me. I had the tripod with me and it had to be kept very firm to the ground to not blow away. What a morning.
At the moment for this photo I was in shelter behind a wall of a closed summer house – wind and rain whipping behind me. Looking at my side I could see the little gap in the clouds and the devine light shining down to the small islands directly to some electric poles out there. Alone in close encounter with the nature it feels special to meet such moments.
For more from this morning - there is a photo set right here >>
Special 4YOU: My moody PhotoVideo - Ocean:
Photos - music - very moody>>
maltese, papagolf21, ktanska, nwoehnl, Bluejeans has marked this note useful
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maltese
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(21529) 2008-10-23 0:21
Hello Jack
Un "instant décisif" bien saisi!!
Cette raie de lumière sur ce paysage de tempête est vraiment superbe, tu as su trouver une très belle ambiance pour cet endroit.
Du très bon travail!!
Amicalement
hervé
Natasa-David
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(462) 2008-10-23 0:35
Hello Jack.
Extraordinary shot with good timing. Beautiful pov and composition and I still cannot decid is it darky photo or not, but I like it a lot anyway! :-)
Sincerely,
David
danielswalsh
(13297) 2008-10-23 0:37
Nice ray of light for what otherwise looks to be a cold and wet morning Jack.
The eye is led towards the ray of light, yet you almost feel restrained as you have the body of water blocking your way. Makes for an interesting shot.
All the best,
- Dan
barrufeto_77
(25611) 2008-10-23 0:39
Hi Jack.
What a great "eye" hehehehee. Excellent. That ray of light is excellent. Only needs a person there and "oh God is here!"
Rgs, Oscar
papagolf21
(55956) 2008-10-23 1:00
Bonjour, mon ami Jack,
La lumière symbole de la vie, de l'intelligence, du progrès, elle nous est indispensable. La lumière dévoile ses multiples clartés dans cette très belle composition.
Je suis sous le charme.
Amitiés.
Philippe
holmertz
(9284) 2008-10-23 3:53
Hello Jack,
What a lot of effort to get this photo. I am quite impressed. The light coming through the dark clouds is astonishing and the uproar among the elements is clearly visible.
Regards,
Gert
cbrman
(18687) 2008-10-23 4:19
Hello Jack,
L'image est très sombre et très bruitée ! Je trouve que la raie de lumière donne un point d'intêret important dans l'image mais le cadrage n'est pas très réussi. J'aimerais bien avoir le fichier original de cette image pour étudier les possibilités de retouches.
Je me suis permis de réaliser un WS.
A+
Dominique
ktanska
(16404) 2008-10-23 4:29
Hi Jack,
That tiny opening on the clouds is well spotted. It always gives good feeling when I see such myself. Seaside on a windy and cloudy day, we share the theme today.
Kari
nwoehnl
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(118) 2008-10-23 7:34
Nice and moody take, Jack, well worth the labor and bad-weather exposure that you describe in your notes. The result is dramatic and delivers a fine rendition of the special light setting. Well contrasted presentation of the rugged scenery.
janneman
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(1180) 2008-10-23 10:00
Thanks for defying the stormy weather conditions!
You made a wonderful shot and I thank you for sharing it.
The others on Flickr are good too!
Gustaw
(21670) 2008-10-23 12:05
Hi, my friend!
And next very good and very interesting photo about nature. I very like your colours and light. Nice composition. Very good quality.
Marek
delkoo
(33924) 2008-10-24 1:41
hi jack
it is a fabulous catch of the light painting the landscape, one sort of biblical meaning .
wzell seen my friend.
didier
batalay
(20690) 2008-10-26 7:14
Hello Jack,
I love this shot with the shaft of light breaking through the clouds, and the rough sea and terrain below. It could be an iconic figure in those board rooms where they put up inspirational photographs endorsing cooperation, and teamwork. But his light is for more inspiring than anything I've seen, and I am not even religious.
Warm regards, Jack.
Bulent
Gregtom
(7119) 2008-10-27 2:24
Hello, Jack!
It i really a divine light! Fantastic atmosphere in this photo. i like that the sun breakes through the heavy clouds and lightens the foreground. Pretty landscape!
regards,
Greg
mortijo
(11957) 2008-10-30 8:56
Excellent shot Jack. The timing is all important here. Great POV. Congratulations.
John
Bluejeans
(31553) 2008-10-31 7:10
Ola Jack,
Bonita paisagem a beira mar de cores saturadas , gostei muito do céu cinza ficou magnifica a luz a passar pelo buraco das nuvens , belo ponto de visão , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Jack R Johanson (jrj)
(34779)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-10-21
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AFS DX 18-70 ED, Hoya ND4
- Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2008-10-23 0:16
