Prairie Evening Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the secondary roads on the East edge of Calgary. This is a farming community that recently has seen a boom in the construction of very large homes. The city of Calgary is barely five minutes from here and perhaps in a few more years all of this will be suburbs of the city. Enjoy!

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ophelcia (5303) 2009-05-14 1:05

Lost highway!
Great symmetry and colours,
G.

Floydian (30970) 2009-05-14 1:08

Hi Roberto,

Ah, this is good, i like such images. No idea where it is exactly taken, but i see myself driving there last year. Warm and sunny weather, radio on...what's else to want ;-)
According to your note this will be probably build in the next view years....pity, but on the other hand you have enough wide open spaces.
Love your colour setting here, the dark tones from the road mix perfectly with the brighter sky and the composition is classic with such a perspective depth....very good.

Regards,

Henk

sevy (13206) 2009-05-14 1:13

Hello Roberto,

The light and the colors are great on this view. Moreover, we have nice clouds on the top and this straigh road driving the look far on the background.

Yves.

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2009-05-14 1:16

Hello Roberto,

the first feeling from your photo is that ...oh, to on the road again, heading anywhere ;-)...nice warm colours, well done!

Take care, Ivana

smarcell (14251) 2009-05-14 1:16

Hello Roberto, you caught very well the atmosphere of those praires with no borders but the horizon.
I like the golden light of the sunset, and the road going to nowhere.
Ciao Stefano

mkamionka (4246) 2009-05-14 1:51

Hi Roberto,
The colors are fantastic, they give this photo an amazing atmosphere. I like very much compositions with a road and this is really a very fine example. The sky is so pretty.
Wonderful shot,
TFS,
M

Bruno40 (6440) 2009-05-14 1:59

Hi Roberto,
I like the simplicity and beauty of your photo, nice symmetry and warm colors.
I prefer B&W frames, just a personal taste.
very well done
Jorge

jlbrthnn (37505) 2009-05-14 2:11

Hello Roberto,
There is the impression of a total freedom, which makes it possible to move us with no regard for speed limits. Framing is effective. the natural light and colors are very attractive. congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Royaldevon (5888) 2009-05-14 2:25

Hello Roberto,

I hope this land is not submerged by buildings. I suppose, that is the fear, in such a large, relativly sparsely populated country. In the U.K., it is almost impossible now, to build on 'green' land! We all need breathing space, animals included, and of course, we need farmland.

Since I studied Canada at school, this has been my impression of The Prairies; vast horizons and golden fields.
A great pov which leads the eye at the speed of a car to the distant horizon and overhanging clouds.
Good composition and fine saturation.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

patdeph (17638) 2009-05-14 3:49

hello Roberto
The POV on the road as given a spectacular perspective,and the cpontrasted colours are superb,as the sky and its clouds!Magnificent!
Regards
Pascale

claudio74 (6398) 2009-05-14 8:22

Hello Roberto
Very nice picture, the light is perfect and give a wonderful atmosphere and colours.
Well done
regards

Claude

pboehringer (770) 2009-05-14 9:05

Roberto,
a very classic apprioac to such a landscape being crossed with a straight road and yet it never fails. Especially when you get such a rich contrast and full colors as you did it here. The clouds give an additional mood to the whole scene.
I am pretty sure that I passed this area last year and your image revokes certain nice feelings towards this time.
It has been a while since I got active here a TE so I don't know about everything that went on here. What happened to your entire gallery? I miss all the outstanding Canada shots that gave your collection such a destinct note!
Peter

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-05-14 10:15

Hello Roberto,
Great perspective and depth here !
I like too the saturated colors.
Nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

Nelu_Goia (2710) 2009-05-14 10:16

Hi Roberto,
New camera,huh?
On this small format I cannot say that I see any technical difference but that`s no wonder; I bet the difference is obvious at full size.
Though, I might see a difference in your style. I can`t put my finger on, but you do something different and it looks better now.
I mean, you had some good photos before too but now you are more constant, the quality is more constant, more professional.
OK, have fun with your new toy!:)
Nelu

pablominto (40364) 2009-05-14 10:20

Hello Roberto,

It seems to me like Alberta is either completely vertical or quite horizontal!
And I'm an admirer of drive & snap, and thanks to the fine light this is one of the better...
Well framed with indisputable lead-in..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

dareco (17100) 2009-05-14 14:55

It's hard to imagine that just minutes away from this quiet scene is a large city. I like the low pov and the lighting and colors. Good depth and mood. TFS

phwall (5530) 2009-05-14 14:59

Hi Roberto,
A pleasure to just sit and look at this capture, it's stunning.
I like the colour saturation, it gives much to the image.
Regards
Peter

mvdisco (11440) 2009-05-14 19:35

Hi Roberto,
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented with great colors and sharpness. Excellent POV. and details,
Nice perpective and very sharp picture..
All my compliments
Michel

mphotographies (1976) 2009-05-14 22:54

Hey Roberto,

Endless direction...I like how the human eyen follows lines and shapes, much in the same way as when we look at a road map. The stunning hues on those prairies engages a viewer in this way to appreciate a moving scenery captured in stills!

Always ;)

vincz (19039) 2009-05-14 23:06

Great, just great shot with the choice of having the road go all across the frame at the bottom. Light is great, clouds as well. I love the tony houses.

danos (32116) 2009-05-14 23:45

Hello Roberto,
nice perspective and POV of this secondary road of Calgary.I like the yellowish side parts of the road,as in combination with the blue of the sky, make the scene marvellous.Well done.

Regards,Danos

Giorgio (8660) 2009-05-14 23:49

- Splendid perspective Roberto, under this wonderful light and warm color, blending of sun and shadows, good idea for the framing, well done!
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

mikolaj_kawa (29738) 2009-05-15 0:33

Hello Roberto! Wonderful road. Raod to the nowhere? Amazing wide and long perspective. Nice colours. Well done!

tedesse (13120) 2009-05-15 0:57

Hello!
Excellent POV,wonderful perspective!
Beautiful landscape,splendid colours and light,good sharpness.
Have a nice weekend
Tadeusz

jurek1951 (25880) 2009-05-15 1:26

Hi Roberto,
Beautiful and picturesque scenery :] Nice composition and lighting.Very interesting perspective and lovely colours.
Georg

atilgone (4749) 2009-05-15 3:04

Hello Roberto,

nice composition good shot! be carefull it is so dangerous taking picture in the highway :)
I like the colors so much so nice pastel tones
tfs

delkoo (34120) 2009-05-15 5:23

hi roberto;
the simplicity of this shot makes its charm, Beautiful light, nice crisp image, all-around excellent!

Regards,

didier

Clementi (43543) 2009-05-15 8:19

Ciao Roberto,
beautiful the depth' created from the road, interesting the job of pp and perfect the gotten result.
compliments
Giorgio

bracasha75 (21900) 2009-05-15 10:43

Helo Roberto
Very good photo with this road direct in Prairie!!!!!!
Lovely empty space
TFS
Cheers,Braca

emka (21177) 2009-05-15 16:01

Hi roberto, How cute is your daughter Karolina in the intro. How old is she? Are you coming to Poland this year?
Splendid view - the golden fields and the straight endless road. I saw such roads last year in USAbut usually without fields, mostly there were deserts. Splendid colours and sharpness.

Regards

Malgorzata

gunbud (27741) 2009-05-15 17:12

Hi Roberto,
This table flat landscape is wonderfully framed by the golden hues of the grass which blends beautifully with the varying shades of blue in the sky.
Very tranquil late day light does wonders with the wispy clouds of this big prairie sky.
Regards, Tom

gneufeld (15149) 2009-05-17 19:25

Hi Roberto,
This is so prairie...I grew up in the Calgary area so always appreciate shots like this - love the late evening light. Well done and TFs. Gerald

dvlazar (6472) 2009-05-18 0:50

Roberto - i really love this photo of the classic endless highway scene... but youve done it with great lighting and colors. Nice sky too for a landscape shot!
Dave

xavshot (62165) 2009-05-18 12:08

Bonsoir Roberto,
j'aime beaucoup cette photo et la perspective de cette route. Une belle image aux couleurs bien rendues. Très beau travail.
Xavier

danielswalsh (13306) 2009-05-18 22:49

WOW! ROberto- how could I have missed this shot!?!?!
This is stunning! I love the wide angle and how the yellow lines on the road match the yellow fields. Excellent exposure. Perfect tonal levels, rich yet natural colors. A well defined sky- love those whispy clouds on the right.

And who says the prairies are boring? ;-)

Well done Roberto,
- Dan

gildasjan (23621) 2009-05-18 23:59

Bonjour Roberto
Simple et très bien construite cette image et harmonieuse par ses couleurs.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

AiresSantos (41780) 2009-05-19 23:34

HI Roberto
Wonderful picture with the road until the heaven.
Great colours and contrast
Very good photojob my friend
Have a nice day
Aires

StarCosmosBleu (22) 2009-05-21 10:28

Marvelous capture..great lead-in...great vivd colors...an excellent capture..the horizon view is endless..bravo

Waylim (10717) 2009-05-21 18:34

Roberto,
Simply fantastic, a minimalist composition, but so powerful, put you right in the middle of the road, I'm keep looking back to make sure not car is coming :) But I guess we are safe, since it'a small town, rural area of Canada. So charming, the gold and blue, what a fantastic combination of colors. the cloud help make this composition and add more dimension to the landscape. Great shot, my complements.
Way

MarcT (21079) 2009-06-03 23:44

Hi Roberto,
Very nice and elegant low POV. Excellent use of the "in the middle of nowhere" feeling.
Cheers
Marc

Ralfhar (559) 2009-06-08 21:03

Bonjour,

Une image simple, épurée avec une très belle lumière. J'aime beaucoup.
++
denis

CeccoPhoto (2711) 2009-06-11 11:13

Ciao Roberto,
I add another positive comments on this photo!
I have loved the canadian's road, long...very long, along wonderful landscape. Sound's Good!!
I must post some photo of my travel in Canada...
This photo is very good.
The colour and the sky are amazing and the POV is right.

Compliments!!!!

CeccoPhoto!!

cyborg83 (3770) 2009-06-14 0:10

Hello Roberto,
I love that kind of photos - road without the end, calm and quiet landscape, beautiful light - now I can start dreaming...
Great work,
TFS
Seweryn

clio (22540) 2009-06-15 13:10

Hi Roberto,
At the moment it does not look like a suburb!
The impression of space is really surprising with this immense straight line. Even the horizontal clouds do not manage to break this feeling.
Your POV in full center of the road is excellent and the light is fantastic.
Congratulations, best regards
Diane

giorgimer (20964) 2009-06-30 1:42

Hi Roberto,

I've seen many similar shots, but this is absolutely GREAT! Perfect POV, I like the golden fields at the sides.

Well done!

Gio

darek1978 (11161) 2009-06-30 9:09

Hi Roberto,
The POV very well selected give a very good prospect effect and a great depht to this image. Excellent framing and composition. A good work.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Darek

Amaz (6622) 2009-07-01 1:45

Nice this composition, Roberto!!
Superb perspective and fine colours!!

Well done!!!

Best regards,

Silversnow (2105) 2009-07-05 7:14

Great composition, good of you to have taken the time to stop & shoot this wide open plain, I'd have loved to see a panorama of this one ;-)

aadilj (17950) 2009-07-10 5:53

This is astounding and stunning. I dont know how I had missed it. Absolutely perfect shot

Wanda1 (10923) 2009-07-13 0:38

Hi Roberto,
You had a nice warm special light over the golden landscape. This shot really gives the impression of how it is in the prairies with all that wide open and flat space. Great perspective with the road lines, and what makes it is that wonderful cloud over the horizon.
Regards
Wanda

madredeus (376) 2009-07-26 10:13

Hi Roberto

Simple composition. And very nice. Colours are amazing.
TFS!
regards
Eliza

JanD (14582) 2009-08-06 1:59

Howdy Roberto!
Superb shot, superb art work. Original capture. Ideal frame. Splendid effect.
Regards.

plimrn (19592) 2009-08-26 16:46

Hola Roberto,
I really like this dramatic compo of sunlight and shadow. The colors are great; I especially like the shades of blue and the way they contrast with the gold.

Nice to hear from you!! Glad to hear that you will be leading trips again; one should hold onto one's passions. Guess you're done with school and now Maddy will soon be starting school - well maybe that's a bit of an exageration.
SAA, Pat

maloutim (3925) 2009-08-31 11:40

Hi Roberto!
Great POV and very good depth of field, with this dark road narrowing into the horizon! The yellow line also matches the sun-struck field, and the lake matches the sky!
An excellent capture indeed!
Best regards!
Marie Louise.

cherryripe (18869) 2009-08-31 11:43

Hi Roberto
Excellent pov - good thing there's no traffic ;-) giving so much depth and I like the contrast between the yellow and black. Animated clouds too.
Regards
Nikki

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-09-03 20:02

Great impression of the open country roads of North America, Roberto.

As the viewer's eye traces the center line to the horizon, he/she cannot help but marvel at the endless opportunities and expanses that lie beyond the horizon. Great symmetry and balance, with the fence posts to the left and the farm to the right to provide a little added interest.

Here's to the road! Thanks for sharing,

Brian