lake champlain (100th) Photo

Photographer’s Note

lake champlain lies in the champlain valley between the green mountains of vermont and the adirondack mountains of new york, the latter forming the horizon in the photo. the lake is mostly situated in the united states, but it's northern part stretches across the us/canadian border in the canadian province of quebec. the lake is drained in the north by the richelieu river into st. lawrence river near montreal whereas it is fed by a multitude of vermont and new york tributaries.

lake champlain is one of a number of large lakes spread in an arc from labrador through the northern united states into the norwest territories of canada. lake champlain is the sixth largest fresh water lake and the largest mountain lake in the united states (approximately 1130 square kilometers [435 square miles] in area), the lake is roughly 180 km (110 miles) long, and 19 km (12 miles) across at its wides point. the maximum depth is around 130 meters (400 feet), while the lake surface varies seasonably from about 95 to 100 feet (about 30 meters) above the mean sea level.

the lake was named after the french explorer samuel de champlain, who encountered it in 1609. while the ports of burlington (VT), port henry (NY), and plattsburgh (NY) are little used nowadays except by small craft, ferries and lake cruise ships, they had substantial commercial and military importance in the 18th and 19th century. the lake also played important role in the two british/american wars due to its natural function as water-highway from british canada into the heart of the US. naval warfare culminated in the battle of lake champlain (also known as battle of plattsburgh) fought on september 11, 1814. several US naval ships have been named after this battle.

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well, facts and history aside, it's a gorgeous lake. i highly recommend! :)

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oh... what a coincidence... this turns out to be my 100th post. so... what now? i guess, i am supposed to say something smart and philosophical... nah, i'd rather let the piktchure speak that part. :)) i will just grab this opportunity to thank you all for your friendship, support and the great advice i have received from you. has helped me tremendously. and, on the same token, thank you for a terrific year on this site!

gelor, avene, meltemi, Greg1949, jhm, cfreire, basithry, belido, Wandering_Dan, bertolucci, xuaxo, parbo, gunbud, bakes888, Merline, Wanda1, Gerrit, gracious, Charo, JorgeCK, zeca, plimrn, PixelTerror, fulvio52, mphotographies, azaf1, dareco, chrisnet, baddori has marked this note useful

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siggi (1419) 2008-05-29 7:01

Hello Kristaps,
Fantastic light and wonderful colours in your picture!Wonderful scenery A superb composition.
Siggi

gelor (3224) 2008-05-29 7:13

Bonjour Kristaps,
Une image tout à fait superbe tant pour sa composition, sa couleur et la lumière. Félicitations.
Gérard

avene (10894) 2008-05-29 7:46

congratulations on the 100th, and wish you many more great posts here :)
nice choice to mark this occasion, the fragile ship of an adventurous amateur bathed in the silvery light of the illuminating advices of TE gurus fits very well, I think. I like a lot the blue cast, dreamy and moody shot.

hugs,
K.

nirvana73 (8516) 2008-05-29 7:58

Hello Kristaps,
voow
great atmosphere
i like the clouds
blue colors and light
tfs
regards
Ozhan

meltemi (9746) 2008-05-29 8:12

Hello Kristaps,
congratulations for your 100th post on this splendid site!
What can I say about this picture...it is simply wonderful, the sky is so threatening it looks like a painting. Your very smart point of view and the clarity are superb, allowing for a maximum enjoyment of both site and fine reflections in the water. A great one!
All the best.
Stella

MarcT (20983) 2008-05-29 8:18

Hi Kristaps,
Congratulations for your number 100. Supeb light under a perfect sky. Excellent placement of your boat also.
Cheers
Marc

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-05-29 8:42

Pretty impressive cloud action going on in this one Kristaps, and you have captured and posted a lot of that detail. The sail boat is also very nicely captured, the sail sedges are beautifully cutting across the glints of the water and it is all very pleasing. Great capture.

Greg

cfreire (11647) 2008-05-29 9:52

Hi Kristaps,
This a splendid view well presented. The great bright in this picture is magnific and it seems that this picture was took under moon light. Well done, friend. Best regards, Consuelo

basithry (462) 2008-05-29 10:17

Hello Kristaps Klavins!
Very beautiful shot.Sparkling reflection on water atrracted me alot.
Basit

belido (16109) 2008-05-29 10:39

Hi Kristaps,

so you reserved this one for this moment, huh? Very nice view, the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere I really need at the moment. Very nice light control and exposure. Beautiful clouds formation...lucky are the guys on that boat. Well done and congratulations for this mark. Long life for you in this site!
Regards,
Carlos

mesutilgim (36337) 2008-05-29 11:21

Hi Kristaps,
First of all congratulations to your 100th post.
Very nice and calm scene, perfect capture.
Good compo and nice notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Wandering_Dan (3191) 2008-05-29 12:02

Hi, Kristaps -

I have to take issue with Kristine here; I think it's dramatic, not dreamy. Excellent balance of elements, and good capture of a sky setting that always gives me difficulty.

Nice 100. Now for an encore...

Best,
Dan

bertolucci (11976) 2008-05-29 12:33

Hi Kristaps, The way you sandwiched this craft between the graphical power of the beautifully rendered sky and the xciting highlights of the water is lovely and evocative. Very well taken and presented! And of course congrats with this 100th pics! Have a fine evening,
Bert

xuaxo (5649) 2008-05-29 15:24

Hi Kristaps,
Beautiful 100th post. I like both the clouds and the little silver waves, despite very different.
Congratulations.
Greetings
F

parbo (10964) 2008-05-29 16:55

Hi Kristaps,

I owe you many congratulations. First for your first hundred of posts on TE and second for spectacular lights there. Well balanced with shining part of dark lake surface and sail. Wonderful one, congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Polonaise (5629) 2008-05-29 18:51

hey !!!
Happy Celebration to you, the old buddy of mine !!!
great photo, Kristaps...

To make the water sparks like that is an achievement on its own...
Great presentation... Great anniversary...

Keep that shutter hot, mate...
Don't let it get rusty...

g.

gunbud (27585) 2008-05-29 20:57

Hi Kristaps,
Congratulations on your 10oth post and what a fine image you have chosen for the event. The shimmering silver blue lake and dramatic sky make for a beautiful lake landscape. The lone sailboat lends effective scale to this shinning beauty.
Regards, Tom

jhm (81817) 2008-05-30 0:36

Hello Kristaps,

Congratulations for your 100th picture on TE, the starting for the next hunderd.
A very difficult picture for make with this strong backlight.
But, I like the a lot stars on the water with the sailboat in middle.
Also the dramatic sky and the mountain line in background care for a nice composition.
Very well done.

best regards,
John.

bakes888 (18055) 2008-05-30 1:17

Hi Kristaps. Congrats on reaching your 100th post. Nice photo to mark the fact. The sparkling water is very dynamic and gives this shot good life. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Merline (6574) 2008-05-30 2:12

Congratulations ! and wishes for many many more....wonderful scenery, sparkling like champagne...difficult conditions against the sun. You managed that greatly, love all that light, the blue and the calm, tranquil feeling...and the breeze:-)

Warm regards dear friend
Michèle

quillo (7074) 2008-05-30 7:33

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Kristaps:

Congratulations friend for your photo nº 100, is a very beautiful picture to celebrate the hundred.

I like the blue tones of the composition and especially the light and the reflexes.

Un saludo y hasta luego.

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ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-05-30 10:43

Hi Kristaps:

From the very moment that I saw, I call my attention this scenario.

The game cloud in the sky, contrasts significantly compared with the reflexes of water, which makes the sailboat, especially highly on stage.

Good frame, excellent handling of the horizon, strengthening the composition. Great job.

John

lousat (15034) 2008-05-30 14:20

Waaw Kris,nothing better to celebrate your 100th pic,very great pic,excellents reflections and very nice place,i wish to be there on the boat..eheheh...my best compliemnts and i hope to see other 1000 ;-) Luciano

Wanda1 (10905) 2008-05-31 1:50

Hi Kristaps,
Congratulations on your 100th shot on TE!
The hard contrast and the shimmering light on the water give a nice effect here, and I especially like the light shining through the sails. It almost has a monocromatic colouring to it which is great. Well composed too giving the boat plenty of room to move into.
Regards
Wanda

Gerrit (35499) 2008-05-31 8:12

Hi Kristaps,
great counterlightshot. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Regards, Gerrit

ifanik (20464) 2008-05-31 8:48

Beautiful capture my friend with nice silver colours and light
Welldone
Best regards
Nick

gracious (20017) 2008-06-01 11:20

Hello Kristaps,
My heartiest congratulation on your 100th post with such a beautiful image! many thanks for the effort from the past will see many more coming!
nice shot with a great displayed of light and shadows here with good reflection!
well done
take care and regards
Tony

danyy (68088) 2008-06-01 15:49

Bonjour Kristaps,
voilà le cap de la 100e photo enfin arrivé.
Je me rappelle encore de la mienne, j'étais tout heureux d'y être arrivé. Photo de balade sur une eau calme.
Un ciel chargé mais magnifique. Quoi de mieux pour nous aider à nous détendre.
Longue route sur TE.
Daniel.

Angshu (33346) 2008-06-02 0:38

Hello Kristaps
Good backlight shot..always difficult to take. Love the shine on the water & the sail boat placed just about where the water shines the most. Like how you got the details of the rolling hills in the BG, despite facing the sun....and yes, congratulations on your 100th. It has been great to know you here in TE & wish to see many, many pictures from you in the coming years.
Regards
Angshuman

marietom (31782) 2008-06-02 9:06

Hello Kristaps,

Light is fantastic, in your very nice shot. Very well composed.
Bonne soirée
Marie

batalay (20712) 2008-06-03 3:00

Sveiks Kristaps,

Congratulations for your 100th, I see posted on my daughter's birthday. The highly informative note complements another excellent package for the annals of Trekearh. I am embarrassed to say that I have not seen Lake Champlain, but will plan to do so after having seen this fabulous image.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Charo (31651) 2008-06-03 8:23

Hello Kristaps,
A nice image that transmits serenity. The whole pleasure to contemplate it, the sky meets the most beautiful.
Excellent setting and ideal quality. Good work friend.
Cordial
Charo

JorgeCK (2578) 2008-06-04 12:19

Hola Kristaps
Congratulations on your 100th post. Fantastic tranquil scene. Wonderful dramatic clouds with beautiful silver reflections on the water. The composition with the sail boat to the right of the picture is excellent.
Congratulations again.
joRge

crckt (6979) 2008-06-04 14:01

Hi Kristaps,
Although I am a little late, CONGRATULATIONS! on your 100th. Wish you get many many such great shots. Beautiful clarity and composition on this one. The rays shimmering on the water always look pleasing to me.
Thanks for sharing,
Shaeri

zeca (20026) 2008-06-05 7:59

Congragulations for your 100 posts, Kristaps my friend! You've choosed a nice one to post specially for this, presenting a brilliant image, full of lights and shadows playing together. The sky is beautiful and the boat very well placed on the third. Excellent work!
Wishing you 1000 more nice moments to live and to shoot,
Zeca

Philippe (11687) 2008-06-05 9:28

Hi, Kristaps. You've captured a dramatic sky which is a very good backdrop for the sails of the boat. I like the reflections on the right side contrasting with the blue water on the left. The backlight turned it into a difficult shot, but I think you managed quite well.

baba_flies (7941) 2008-06-05 10:29

Hello Kristaps! Now I start to cry :)))) I have spent some summers in this area (you find a few pictures on TE ...) and Benno just said to me that we might as well be in Vermont considering the lousy weather we are in at the moment and I am speaking of Grand Junction/CO at the Utah border that hardly gets any rain ... I know the most wonderful campground overlooking Lake Champlain; it is my very secret hideaway if I need a rural treat ... if you need the "address" just tell me. I love the lake breeze that moves in from your photo. There is always a wonderful smooth summer wind that comes over the farm fields from the lake and I find you captured that mood ... for me!

It is great to have you on board and I hope you sail along for another long round with us. I am at the airport right now and Benno waits that the weather clears up to go flying with the instructor ... he is like a tiger moving up and down, checking the weather and the ceiling :) and a little grumpy maybe too ... men!!!!! Take care, more later, I normally don't visit the internet when I am on vacation but considering the rain I thought why not ... Barbara.

plimrn (19558) 2008-06-05 19:17

Hi Kristaps,
Very dramatic chiaroscuro for your 100th post. It speaks for you much more strongly than words. Being a sailor, I find the sailboat makes an outstanding focal point.
HLJ, Pat

PixelTerror (86036) 2008-06-06 8:05

Hi Kristaps,
Congratulations for this 100th upload !
It's not easy to shot in these conditions especially for the clouds but at water level there is an effect of lightening the water that is very nice, even more considering the boat seems to bring it forward. Horizontal symetry could increase that nice effect a bit.
Have a nice day JY

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-06-10 7:26

A bit freaking late, but... congratulations for your 100th, Kristaps!
I'll have a beer on this one straight away.
With this kind of sideways backlighting I usually hit the nearest bar as soon as humanly possible (or the cooler...), and forget about the camera.
But you done exceedingly well in managing a most difficult light without blowing anything, and that's more than worth a sizeable praise. VERY GOOD!
I just paid a visit to Kristine's 100th, so I'll repeat here what I just wrote there : after having mum & sister visiting I went through almost 2 weeks of heavy overtime on my work to catch up with stuff, hence my silence. I'm fine now and back on schedule, so I'll check out little by little what else you've posted lately.
Meanwhile : have a great day, I'll see you soon.
Cheers,
Fulvio.

denisn72 (6909) 2008-06-17 5:20

Hi Kristpas
Congratulations for the 100th. Amazing sky and clouds. I like the whole scene with that lonely boat on the right. Simple and effective.
Bravo!
Best regards
Denis!

mphotographies (1976) 2008-06-19 1:45

Hey Kristaps,

Can't wait to see the sun and sea...now here's my delayed reaction WOW! Fantastic depth, you see all the detailings very well!

All the best ;)

Jom

sacavem (8102) 2008-06-24 9:46

Olá Kristaps,

Congratulations for 100 captures and a thanks for 100 shared moments.Beautiful composition with the sailing boat very well positioned.

TFS and greetings
Filipe

azaf1 (15541) 2008-06-26 0:45

Kristaps hi

100 fotos and a high overal score in points is mighty good reason to celebrate.

Congratulations
Argiris

dareco (17024) 2008-07-02 0:41

WOW! This is absolutely beautiful. There looks to be diamonds dancing on the water. The boat is positioned very nicely. A very pretty scene. TFS

chrisnet (20354) 2008-07-22 13:52

Hello Kristaps,
Congratulations for your 100th!
I like the amazing cloudy sky and the nice reflections on the water, well done.
Regards

baddori (4553) 2008-09-20 23:41

Kristaps Hello,
I have seen your gallery, it's a picture, in different ways, I would always suggest, as Donato.
I love the sea, sea, sea,
but I would be repetitive and boring, (more) (imagine!)
A hug
Gianfranco

Photo Information

Copyright: Kristaps KL (zmey) (7242)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-24
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom, HOYA 77mm circular polariser
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-29 6:54