Across the Fraser River Photo

Photographer’s Note

The second in a series , this photo shows the view across the Fraser River. This view is looking northward from my previous posting on Mt Woodside. Perhaps not as dramatic, this photo has a primary focus on the light on the shorline with the mountians in the background. Another posting near the same location shows how different the lighting can be.
Being at the mercy of outdoor light, one only needs patience for the best lighting conditions on a scene like this. If you think its clearing up after the rain, GO!!! to that favorite spot. If you get to your favorite spot early, wait for clouds to change and the sun to come out. Even if you see nothing the time will be well spent away in our natural world. Enjoy!

L2K, MarekP, weswang, cam, singuanti, Emile, ktanska, Quentin, lucinka, alon, capthaddock, papagolf21 has marked this note useful

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jinju (14265) 2006-01-17 18:40

Hey there Paul,

fantastic view. The colors are fantastic as is the composition. Superb clarity. I recently saw a shot done at f/22 and it was just stunning. I do wonder if it would have made a difference here. Could be interesting to try.

Varela (144) 2006-01-17 19:00

Great colours and light! The colors combination makes the composition very reach. The reflection in the water is really well obtained.

hadi1121 (479) 2006-01-17 19:03

My Simple Words for this Shot ***** Beautiful place and very beautiful photography. Cheers. Hadi

Ann75 (0) 2006-01-17 19:19

Hello Paul,

Another amazing photo like your previous one. I love the shoreline that's blazing in the sunlight with the darker backdrop of the mountains. Great composition with fantastic colors and you made good use out of the weather conditions. Great work that resulted in a stunning photo!

Greetings,
Ann

L2K (240) 2006-01-17 19:32

Another very picturesque photograph, this yellow band of trees is very effective to warm up gloomy sky. Great composition, I like this solitary log on the beach.

take care
Leszek

Lisas_world (1182) 2006-01-17 20:13

Good evening.. Lovely warm colors in the grasses and reflection, with a view to the coolness of the sky & mountains. The lighting is ever so seductive, inviting one across the river and beyond. Nice frame.

Lisa
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weswang (18223) 2006-01-17 21:11

Hi Paul, Another stunning view of the color contrast you have managed to capture here. Nice composition and beautiful layers of view in this picture. Well done.

mpb001 (4600) 2006-01-17 21:14

Supurb shot, Paul. I like the warm colors of the grasses contrasted by the cool tones of the clouds and mountains.

Lukasso (644) 2006-01-17 21:15

Hi,

What a lovelyview!!! I like warm colors giving some really nice and "soft" ambiance to your photo. Also the composition - simple and elegant is great. I don't see any unnnecessary elements so I can just say Well done!!!

cam (8880) 2006-01-17 21:57

Hi Paul
Maybe you had 27 days with rain and I do not envy you,but there are mments like this that are available only on thoses miserable days.And you make a good use of it.
The light on thoses trees is just marvelous.
This photo surely made your day as I am sure.
I like it
charles

singuanti (15240) 2006-01-17 22:23

Hi Paul. Nice to see another from the 50mm lens. I bet that lens would be nice to take on a hike just because of how small and light it is. You were still able to fit the big mountains in easily with that much zoom. Good one Paul.

Emile (19995) 2006-01-17 23:23

Hola Paul.
Another great picture, very good colors and lighting. Nice reflection and good POV.
Beautiful place and good composition. Very well captured.
TFS, well done.

Cormac (26449) 2006-01-17 23:51

Great study in light Paul! I like the different elements of the photo, which have very different colours and textures, which is enhanced by the great lighting. The sun on the trees, with the darker background makes for a dramatic look. Great work!

cessy (13647) 2006-01-18 0:29

beautiful golden colors, Paul
very nice landscape
I use my canon 50, f1.8 usually for portrait, or indoor, and sometimes infrared picture, never know it also good for landscape :)

jjcordier (24674) 2006-01-18 0:34

Hi Paul
Encore une aussi belle que les précédentes! On ne se lasse pas de contempler tes merveilles
Amicalement
JJ

ktanska (16581) 2006-01-18 1:48

Amazing contrast with sunlit shore and the cloudy mountains.
I like your note. That's the advantage of locals, while the tourists are usually too much in a hurry to wait for the right moment. Even if they happen to find the right place.
Kari

Quentin (5278) 2006-01-18 2:37

Hi Paul
Incredible light on this photo! The composition is really
good with a impressive DOF. I like it because there is also a
lot of different things to look at. Good job
Quentin

danyy (68802) 2006-01-18 2:44

Bonjour Paul,
une autre vue bien colorée de cette région aux nombreux lacs. Le soleil frappe la forêt, lui donnant ces teintes de feu intenses, tandis que le ciel fait grise mine, un contraste toujours très photogénique.
Bien vu et capturé.
Daniel.

alon (1281) 2006-01-18 5:16

Hello Paul,
It is fantastic the way you captured all those layers of nature. I like the contrasted colours between the far dramatic far background and the warm elements. reflection was also captured well.
Cheers,
Alon

rosaline (0) 2006-01-19 4:04

Hi Paul
The power of this shot can be seen in the yellow grasses and their reflection in the water. We just don't get this scenery in London. I'll have to go all the way up to Scotland to find anything remotely like this. You guys are lucky!
I like the framing and the dramatic clouds, which actually enhance the yellow grass even more. A great catch. Thanks for sharing.
Aubrey

capthaddock (28640) 2006-01-19 11:12

Hi Paul - once again superb colours, contrast and reflections, excellent timing.

papagolf21 (56421) 2006-01-19 18:06

Bonsoir Paul,
La peinture est une poésie qui se voit au lieu de se sentir et la poésie est une peinture qui se sent au lieu de se voir.
[Léonard de Vinci]
L'on pourrait faire le même rapprochement avec la photo.
Très belle réussite.
Un vrai régal.
Amitiés.
Philippe

MarekP (4744) 2006-01-23 4:49

Hi Paul,
Excellent colours here. I like the contrast between warm and cold ones so typical for sunny winter without snow. Very well done!

Thanks,
Marek