Glorious Spring Day Photo

Photographer’s Note

The many islands of the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska have dense temperate rainforests which receive an average of thirteen feet of rainfall annually. Because of these weather conditions, we are understandably enchanted with the occasional sunny day and get outside, if we can, to experience the warmth of the returning sun. Springtime cloudforms are particularly extravagant at this time of year, and wherever you look, you can usually see squalls associated with these clouds.

This shot was taken from the South Point Higgins Beach, twelve miles north of Ketchikan. The Inside Passage, on the left, provides a meandering pathway among the islands for passenger ships, fishing boats, and barges which bring supplies to the state from the lower 48.

Judy

AROBN54, ellelloo, Fransx, akm, trekks, Floydian, LeeLoo, akg, xuaxo, madredeus has marked this note useful

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AROBN54 (10721) 2009-05-22 17:04

Hi, Judy,
perfect title. Excellent use of thirds, nice framing to the right, wonderful clear color and sharp detail. I especially like what appears to be driftwood surrounding that small tree. Fabulous sky, too. Really a lovely shot and I wish I were there. :))) Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly

rodgerg (23699) 2009-05-23 1:17

Hello Judy,

Excellent framing with the tree and the another elements on the right. This FG give a great depht to the image. The sky is superb and very well collected. Good managment of light. A very nice photowork.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

ellelloo (4731) 2009-05-23 9:20

Hi Judy,
What a lovely atmosphere in this shot, which also is very well composed with the trees and other items on the right giving sense of depth into a photo, and a big portion of the photo given to the sky. The distant mountains are mysteriously partly hidden into clouds. Beautiful and natural colours and such a great clarity and sharpness! A photo to marvel at!
Have a nice weekend!
Lasse

Fransx (1453) 2009-05-23 11:04

Hello Judy,
A great cloud formation and a pleasing composition.
I like the tree on the right and the dark sand in the foreground!
There's a good depth of field with excellent lighting!
A clean presentation.
Well done, Judy and thanks for your support.
Greeting from the island MALTA.

Francis Xavier

akm (646) 2009-05-23 12:38

Hi again,
Those clouds again! Do they have a special name? If not, they should. All four types seem uniquely rolled into one on your coast. I love you low angle of view, the ancient boat and the trees. Glorious day and perfect picture.
Mary

trekks (14262) 2009-05-24 9:36

hi Judy

This sure looks very impressive white clouds in the blue sky for a superb landscape scenery. For March, this is real strong sunshine!

Well done with the sharp capture of the beach and using the tree as frame. Good saturation and contrast of the scene.

tfs, bill

Floydian (30970) 2009-05-24 15:44

Hi Judy,

I'm from the mighty famous Dutch clouds, but what i see here looks also pretty damn good. The way how they are pushed up is always a great site to see. Your low pov gives also the foreground an interesting view with the old treetrunk, the black beach and the standing tree on the right.
But i really like those clouds a lot...very impressive.

Regards,

Henk

LeeLoo (4980) 2009-05-25 11:10

Dear Judy Roush!
Fantastic clouds.
Nice seascape.
Wonderful low point of view.
Superb colors.
Good take.
TFS!

akg (140) 2009-05-26 19:19 [Comment]

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xuaxo (5683) 2009-05-28 9:50

Yes, Judy, a glorious photo of a glorious day.
I like the low POV. Very nice.
Greetings,
Francisco

stevesaba (3712) 2009-05-29 11:55

Hi Judy!
Great collection from Alaska...keep them coming! I love wild clouds, and this one has it all. I miss the ocean sometimes living in the interior of B.C. Great ocean landscape! Nice work, Regards,
Steve

emilbo (9285) 2009-05-31 6:30

Allô Judy!
Belle photo printanière et belle formation de nuage avec probablement une averse à l'horizon. Bel éclairage et superbes couleurs, j'aime la végétation avec le rocher à droite.
Bravo!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

fserajian (4453) 2009-06-15 10:57

Hi Judy,

Lovely place, good low level shot, I like your composition, the clouds seem so low too. Well done

Fara

Urs (2696) 2009-06-18 8:10

Dear Judy,

That's a very peaceful place, I would like to sit on the tree and what the time go by. Very well framed and executed with great DOF, nice colors and sharpness. Well done

Best regards
Urs

anirban_c8 (19) 2009-06-20 12:46

Very nice take, the clouds are looking good also the stone and the dead tree in the right down corner giving a good contrast to the picture.

danyy (68454) 2009-07-03 5:25

Une fois de plus un ciel magnifique et qui a du caractère et malgré sa position spetentrionale, un ciel d'orage digne des tropiques.
Remarquablement cadrée et contrastée.
All the best to you.
Daniel.

madredeus (376) 2009-07-27 12:38

Hi Judy

You know, when I was something about 15 years old, in polish TV we could watch TV series "Northern Exposure". I loved it. And I still like it a lot.
I look at your pictures and I hope I will have the chance in the future to visit Alaska.
This picture is really fantastic. It has great colours, low POV is very good.
TFS!
best regards
Eliza