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Basin Gold


Basin Gold
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Copyright: Tom O'Donnell (gunbud) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4607 W: 4 N: 4484] (20064)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-13
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): symmetry [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-21 5:44
Viewed: 597
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Maine Heritage: Spring 2007

The Basin on Vinalhaven is an unusual landscape feature, a wildlife-rich tidal inlet linked to Penobscot Bay by reversing falls. This unique area stands apart for another reason as well: it is a “whole place” where landowners have drawn together to protect the beautiful embayment their properties encircle. The history of land protection along the Basin shore traces back 20 years and involves many families. Recently, MCHT worked with longtime landowner George “Max” Ross and his wife Ruth Ripnitz to protect their property bordering the Basin, which includes two significant heights of land.

“These two mountains and the adjoining shorefront were key to sustaining the ecological and scenic qualities of place,” explains MCHT project manager Betsy Ham. “We’re so grateful to Max and Ruth for their willingness to work with us and contribute to the collective effort to protect the Basin.”

MCHT purchased 44 acres, including all of Steep Mountain (which abuts the Trust’s Otter Pond Preserve) and land bordering its Basin (Williams) Preserve. In addition, the Trust secured an easement on 59 acres of land encompassing Basin High Mountain, the highest point of land by this inlet—with bare ledges visible from the Basin and surrounding roads and hiking trails. The easement limits future construction to the site of an existing cabin and one modest structure located in the woods.

In total, the Ross projects protect 3,700 feet of Basin shorefrontage, preserving valuable wading bird and waterfowl habitat along with prime roosting and feeding sites for bald eagles. The newly protected land includes a thriving pitch pine community and lies, in part, within the Vinalhaven Water District—helping buffer the Town’s water supply. The Steep Mountain parcel, which offers beautiful views from the summit, will be accessible to the public for low-impact, daytime use.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2139 W: 76 N: 3160] (14054)
  • [2008-05-21 6:13]

Hi Tom! Have here a impressive picture, the reflections and the composition have excellently,good symmetry, I want to have your picture in my collection with subject symmetry? the opposition chromatic impress also the depth also! Something marks?
Geo

Hi Tom
WOW de toute beauté de coucher de soleil qui miroite dans ce lac qui ressemble à un miroir, il n'a même pas un frisson en sa surface, belle composition, c'est grandiose
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 102 N: 1430] (5540)
  • [2008-05-21 7:59]

helo tom,

i see, you're going easier on post-production nowadays. it works well indeed. i feel you could have gone even less on this fine shot (i feel, you were trying to get details out of the forest. for a shot like this (against the sun) - no need for details there. pitch-black silhouettes would do very well). love the scene, the colors and the serene mood. looks like a very fine place to go boating.

warm regards,
kristaps

Helo Tom
That for you deserve many great critics
I cane not explain how great this is
Thanks
Cheers,Braca

Hey Tom,
A lovely shot of this beautiful sunset. The reflections in the water are superb as are the warm colors of the sky. Excellent composition with perfect symmetry, well chosen POV, perfect sharpness. Congratulations!!!
Greetings,
Natasha

Hi Tom
Splendid sunset shot well captured. The colors and contrasts are superb and the framing, too. These silhouettes plants in foreground are interesting and beautiful. Good job! Best regards, Consuelo

Tom, this is really a fine one. Everything about it is good, the reflection, the color and the sharpness but what I find most interesting or refreshing is that you waited until the sun was hidden behind the cloud and didn't burn a hole in the frame, that and the fg bushes. Fine capture and the note makes it a nice presentation.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1936 W: 53 N: 763] (12566)
  • [2008-05-21 15:14]

This is really superb. Fantastic colors and a perfect mirror reflection! Beautiful!! Have a great day!

Hello Tom,
Beautiful sunset capture, amazing colors and lovely
golden light, excellent coposition and point of view,
very nice silhouettes of the pine trees, good sharpness
and depth of field.
Angela

Hello Tom,
Delighted to see such a wonderful photo of the Basin in gold! many thanks for the useful and informative notes regarding this great place!
best pov with great depth in well balanced colour contrast and superb details!
the reflection is a magic
well done
Tony

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1883 W: 15 N: 2179] (7813)
  • [2008-05-21 17:37]

Hi Tom,

Golden and reddish tones of paints on sky are spectacular. Your good choice of reserving more space for reflection is an excellent idea. Well detailed silhouettes of trees are wonderful. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3062 W: 162 N: 4438] (18574)
  • [2008-05-21 18:04]

Hello Tom!
Its a nice sunset and the mirrored lake create a beautiful perspective of view to this time. Its nice to see the sharpen details on the trees and it is good that you've included a little bit of land to the foreground. Well taken!
Regards,
Zeca

Hi tom,
A catchy sunset shot. Great colors and the shoreline and trees really help to establish place and depth. Wondering about those "spots" in the sky? Are they birds or what? TFS. Gerald

Hi Tom!
No way out, I love sunsets and silhouettes!
Here, you give such a perfect one!
I just think it's a great photo!
TFS - CONGRATULATIONS!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3653 W: 84 N: 5517] (21510)
  • [2008-05-21 21:57]

Hello Tom,
very nice the gold reflections on the surface of the basin.The clearness on the surface and especially the area of the sun is recorded better than the sky.Superb warm colors and lights.The silhouettes of the trees add an attractive strike in the photo.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2637 W: 22 N: 5433] (21393)
  • [2008-05-22 4:50]

Hola Tom,
Un espectáculo de luz y color fantástico, absolutamente preciosoy con unos tonos intensos muy bonitos. Buen trabajo amigo.
Cordialmente
Charo

Hi Tom
This is peace and serenity for sure. I like the way you included some FG to create a frame around the water. It's great to hear that these people have a common goal in protecting the area.
Phil

Hi Tom
The reflection is impressive as well as the flamboyant colours. I like the contrasts very much. Gorgeous sunset creating an atmosphere of serenity .
Best regards
Denis!

Merhaba Tom,
Excellent shot! Superb light, colors and good POV... Well done. Greetings.
Ahmet

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1453 W: 80 N: 1837] (6910)
  • [2008-05-22 12:47]

hello Tom,
I like a lot how you have composed the photo with the dark silhouettes of the trees and grass framing the gorgeous sky. fantastic colour, looks like liquid amber of honey, I've always liked these golden tones in nature photography. fine work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1662 W: 118 N: 2984] (10116)
  • [2008-05-23 3:16]

hi Tom

Superb warm colors of sun to brighten up the sky and water to give such a good reflection. The golden sun is partially hidden in clouds but still full of energy radiation. Very calm still water to show a smooth plane. I like this post.

tfs, bill
later

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4365 W: 88 N: 5576] (27313)
  • [2008-05-23 4:10]

Hi Tom,
great shot. Everythings is positioned just right and the colours are marvellous. Very good framing too.
Regards, Gerrit

Hi Tom again, it has fantastic lightness, colors and atmosphere.
From a very good POV with right frame.
Cheers
Evangelos

Hello Tom,

I love to read your notes and think the names of some of the places are so descriptive. Who wouldn't call a mountain steep! It's great!

Your photoraph is is wonderfully moody! The silhouetted vegetation encircles the mirror-like pool and reflects the warm, peachy-golden sky to great effect! The flying birds are a bonus!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Tom,
This is a great sunset shot. The clouds add nice color and texture to the shot. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and detail. The reflection adds nice balance and symmetry to the scene.
TFS,
Asa

Hello Tom,
Beautiful well framed sunset with spectacular colour. Good reflections on mirror like water & greenery in FG a good inclusion adding depth & interest.
Very well done an image worth looking at
Thanks
Santo

Ola Amigo ,
Lindo este teu pôr do sol as cores ficaram fantásticas como os reflexos ficaram bem simétricos , bom enquadramento da foto, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2216 W: 27 N: 2399] (16078)
  • [2008-06-06 19:26]

Good evening Tom!
This is a fantastic, peaceful scenery from Vinalhaven Island. Great colours of the sunset, nice contrast, beautiful light. Very artistic work! My compliments
best regards
ziggy

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