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Photographer’s Note

If you have been following the uploads from my US trip (still in the early stages) you will know we stayed with Pat & Larry for part of our time in Oregon. Just look at the view they have from their backyard! This is the Deschutes River at the back of Pat & Larry’s cabin in the Deschutes National Forest. Imagine waking up to this every morning!

As we were still operating UK time it was no problem to be up by dawn. Already in early September the nights were cold but the days were hot, so the morning sun created this steam on the river. I took some shots on and near the Mount Sheep Bridge, from where this post of Pat’s was taken. Pat has a theme on the Deschutes River

After breakfast we set off for Crater Lake.

ISO200, FL48mm,

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MarcT (20983) 2008-10-30 3:23

Hi Kath,
Superb morning light. Gorgeous place you presented very well with your picture.
Cheers
Marc

asajernigan (13921) 2008-10-30 3:34

Kath,
This is a fine shot with the fog hanging over the river. Your composition is nice using the winding river to lead the eye into the shot. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

snunney (34146) 2008-10-30 3:35

Hello Kath,
A landscape with atmosphere. A fine composition with good light management to beautifully capture the rising steam. A pleasing point of view across the river with added interest from the streaks of morning cloud.

fabio_ts (13672) 2008-10-30 3:40

The misty atmosphere of this picture is so strong and really attractive, you have well captured the mood here, excellent wotk Kath, compliments!!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

besnard (30182) 2008-10-30 3:54

Bonjour Kath
Un très beau cliché avec cette brume qui donne une certaine atmosphère. C'est du bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

dareco (17024) 2008-10-30 4:07

Oregon is a beautiful state, I especially love the coast. This would be a great scene to look out on each morning, a very nice picture, good timing. I love the morning fog and pov. TFS

lopshang (628) 2008-10-30 4:11

Hi Kath

Very lovely and picturesque shot almost like came out of a very expensive calendar. Your nature shot is as equally superb as your wild life shot. Very impressive photos you have in your gallery, hope to learn more from your shots.

Regards,

Lopshang.

dkeus31 (25984) 2008-10-30 4:37

Hi Kath
a nice image, the fog going out of the lake create a nice ambiance
regards
didier

cbrman (18697) 2008-10-30 4:56

Hello Kath,

Sympa cette fumée qui s'élève de cet étang. Cela donne une jolie ambiance dans l'image. La lumière est également très belle.

A+

Dominique

Bugraa (752) 2008-10-30 5:04

Hi Kath;
That is an excellent shoot.
A perfect composition and very interesting harvest colors. I like your framing which matches very good with this image.
Sensational clouds in a deep blue sky. Very amazing river.
Hugs.
Oguzhan...

ktanska (16414) 2008-10-30 5:26

Hi Kath,
Fog rising from the river is beautiful. Here we see that often in August when water is still warm, but air is cold. Very peaceful looking place. Nice sky with those contrails.
Kari

JCG (24857) 2008-10-30 5:34

Hi Kath,

The superb light emphasizes this morning fog well and creates a pleasant atmosphere on this landscape. That it must be pleasant to make canoe with the David Crockett on this river !!! Beautiful and resting photo, thank you Kath.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

IgorDeleze (9247) 2008-10-30 5:38

Hello Kath,
Great mysty atmospher with the fog.
Nice shot.
Greetings.
Igor

gilou530 (34739) 2008-10-30 5:52

salut kath
wouah, the temperature has to see the fog which emerges from the water, a splendid photograph which shows us a landscape as I like or nature is only the Master on board, superb light and framing, you went on a super journey that you makes us divide, thank you
frienships
gilbert

marietom (31780) 2008-10-30 6:10

hello Kath,

Belle atmosphère, avec cette fumée qui s'élève au dessus de l'eau. Superbe paysage.
Bonne journée
Marie

wolf38 (12525) 2008-10-30 7:03

Hello Kath. The photo pleases me very well. It is beautifully, tendencyful and worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-10-30 8:02

Hello Kath, yes it must be great to wake up to this view!
A beautiful scene.The mist over the river gives a brilliant effect.And the sky with the vapour trails completes the picture.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Floydian (30970) 2008-10-30 8:27

Hello Kath,
Wonderful presentation with the right mood inside. That cold morning fog what lies over the rivier does the trick here in combination with the deep blue sky. Curve on the river, the house, it all adds great interest to the photo...i like this one a lot. Good idea to visit Pat, brings you on magical places ;-)
Regards, Henk

plimrn (19558) 2008-10-30 9:08

Hi Kath,
Well done!! Razor sharp detail in the FG, the misty river with it's magical light and above all, the clear blue sky. We certainly enjoyed the time we spent with you and Rob; you're quite a pair!! Thank you for the links.
HLJ, Pat

mortijo (11963) 2008-10-30 10:21

A magnificent picture. Great colors and very well framed. What a sight to have from your back garden.
Regards
John

gunbud (27559) 2008-10-30 11:05

Hi Feather,
Beautiful sky with streaking wispy clouds seen over the lovely morning mist coming off this lovely wilderness river.
The autumn colors complete the wonderful scene.
I hope you enjoyed your visit with Pat and Larry.
Regards, Tom

UlfE (8859) 2008-10-30 11:29

Hi Kath,

A really attractive picture. Wonderful morning light and colours and the steam over the river creates a very special atmosphere. I guess that a backlight shot was the best choice here. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

carper (64130) 2008-10-30 11:42

beautiful Kath,
a fine atmosphere in a well taken composition, a very nice view with a good balance, I like it, have a nice evening,
regard jaap

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-10-30 14:45

Hello Kath,
Nice catch of this humid mist.
Resulting atmosphere is pleasant, nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

gneufeld (15007) 2008-10-30 15:19

Hi Kath,
Nice early morning shot with mist rising from the river. I like that you included the grassy slope in the foreground and show the meandering of the river. Good light and those jet streams add interest. Good work and TFS. Gerald

danyy (68040) 2008-10-30 16:36

Bonjour Kath,
magnifiques lumières de lever de soleil et malgré que ce soit l'été sur ta photo, on a une impression de grande fraicheur, même de froid.
Un ciel magnifique, délicatement garni d'un voile nuageux.
Un tout bon cadrage aussi, la brume bien visible.
Best regards.
Daniel.

robiuk (10763) 2008-10-30 16:50

Amazing shot, Kath!
The steam over the river is gorgeous - even under rather
harsh morning light!
Cheers,
Robi

Gerrit (35493) 2008-10-30 17:32

Hi Kath,
beautiful landscape and surely a view to enjoy every day.
Graet effect of the mist on the water and excellent light and colors.
Regards, Gerrit

riclopes (32865) 2008-10-31 1:54

Wow, I want to live in a place like this, Kath. What a great experience it must have been, to stay with Pat & Larry. This fog over the water makes a magical ambience but the sky is also enhancing, including the white traces. Love it.
ric

npecanhuk (13101) 2008-10-31 2:18

Hello Kath!
Besides all the good technical qualities, this picture has a special mood, a very inviting one! I love all the details, but mainly the wonderful blue sky (with nice shaped clouds) and the steam coming out up from the river surface!
TFS - Congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

rodgerg (23151) 2008-10-31 3:02

Hello Kath,

An another very nice image perfect on the tecnical plan.
An image rich in atmospher with fog wnich leaves the lake.
A very beautiful image with a balanced composition and hot colors well collected under a very nice sky.
Best regards,
Roger

zeynepe (9340) 2008-10-31 3:04

Hi Kath,
The boiling lake:) makes a delightful view....The reflections looks like some small green leaves on the lake.
Congrats and have a nice weekend,
Zeynep

PixelTerror (86032) 2008-10-31 4:13

Hi Kath,
I wouldn't mind spending some days in the background house, going fishing with the grizzlys... Nice image where I can feel the sunny day warming from the mist and the light reflection on it.
Have a nice day JY

coco (27604) 2008-10-31 4:36

Hi Kath.

I like very much how you managed the light and how you composed this picture. It is a good landscape and also a clever work.

Regards.

danos (31740) 2008-10-31 5:27

Hello Kath,
nice the morning steam on the river that looks like as fog.The fact must be impressive and even more if you are there to live it.I like the blue sky as the brilliant light of the morning.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

derek3755 (2341) 2008-10-31 6:06

Hi Kath

Beautiful early morning shot with a degree of atmosphere with the rising mist above the fowing waters, how i would love to wake up to this scene every morning.

Regards
Derek

Dyerco (8884) 2008-10-31 6:59

Hi Kath
I like the fact that you left some shoreline in the FG. Great shot with the mist slowly rising.
Phil

ALIRIZA (16195) 2008-10-31 7:30

Hi Kath,
Superb landscape and impressive atmosphere with the fog over the river and clours. Great work...
Have a nice weekend...
Ali Rıza

trekks (14260) 2008-10-31 7:34

hello Kath

It must be wonderful to be guided by good TE people to roam about areas like this one. The fog on the water at early morning is not easy to be encountered and you have captured it very nicely here with the sun light coming on.

tfs, bill

Emile (19807) 2008-10-31 8:34

Hola Kath.
Wonderful composition, the fog produced by the steam coming out of the lake at this time of the day looks amazing, you got advantage of the light at that moment getting this marvelous shot. Very good colors and POV. Beautiful place.
Best wishes.

quillo (7072) 2008-10-31 11:21

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Hola Kath:

Charming image with the haze going out of the water, the photo is simple but with magic and mystery, I like.

Un saludo.

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Cricri (42853) 2008-11-01 12:35

Hi Andreas
Une jolie ambiance avec la lumiére du matin et la brume qui donne une jolie scéne au paysage
Sympathique rencontre TE
Good weekend for you
cricri

ysabaner (1067) 2008-11-01 13:59

Hello
Very nice landscape, nice colors. Well done.
Yahya

ahmetgedikli (21589) 2008-11-01 16:19

Hi Kath,
A superb composition...
Great colors and beautiful misty atmosphere... Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Ahmet

papagolf21 (55990) 2008-11-02 3:17

Bonjour, chère Kath,
C'est l'incertitude qui nous charme. Tout devient merveilleux dans la brume.
Une très belle réalisation avec cette brume qui s'élève au fur et à mesure de la chaleur matinale. Tout est beau ici, jusqu'au ciel barré de filaments blancs.
Amitiés.
Philippe

baba_flies (7937) 2008-11-02 4:08

Hello Kath! What a magnificent view to wake up every morning! There is no need for beauty sleeps, this view helps over many things, a pure pleasure for your soul. I love the morning fog over the water and the house that we can see on the other side. So you were all standing outside with your cameras, being in each other's way, looking for the best photo spots :) or was Pat baking pancakes in the kitchen ???? What a picture ... all so pretty! Have a nice Sunday afternoon ... Barbara.

Philippe (11671) 2008-11-02 11:20

Hi, Kath. You've captured a nice morning mood with the steamy river making part of the image a little hazy. The contrast with the blue sky works well and the curving bank leads us beautifully towards the house in the background. The branches on the right give a good depth to the picture.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

jaywalker (12186) 2008-11-02 15:09

Hi Kath, The lovely morning mist rising from the water looks superb & that sky is just wonderful, great pastel colours & the little house just off centre is fabulous, Kath another very beautiful piece of work, kind regards Wilson.

John_F_Kennedy (30689) 2008-11-02 23:44

Beautiful softly foggy view. There is something special in your picture. I like it.
Best wishes,
Achim

shevchenko (9756) 2008-11-03 0:15

Hello Kath,
Thanks for sharing the morning scenery in the park offer me a chance to experience the hot weather through the photo, spreading clouds add extra effects, good lighting and exposure to show natural phenomenon, distinct image, well done.
Ally

Royaldevon (5804) 2008-11-03 6:18

Hello Kath,

Wonderful composition of land, water, trees and sky to present a photograph with a well established context.
It is an uplifting shot with the grass, the water, the light and the trees, all reaching for the sky! The cabin is snuggling in its own little steam bath!
The light is just wonderful! What an experience!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

devimeuxbe (55673) 2008-11-03 14:43

Hi Kath
i like the nice light you get on the water; amazing picture with this trange smoke on teh water.
Well done
Bertrand

cigdom (2228) 2008-11-04 2:47

Hi Kath,
What a great shot! I like the composition with fog and soft colours a lot. The atmosphere is wonderful. Very well seen and photographed.
Thanks for sharing
Regards.
Cigdem

Angshu (33324) 2008-11-05 19:44

Hello Kath
It's not easy when you shoot against light, be it early morning light as this one. The mist rising from the river creates quite an interesting effect. The slight haze created by the light, more evident on the trees in the BG, creates a fine contrast with the blue sky & the amazing jetstream like cloud. You sure had a great time with Pat & Larry, moreso in these areas which are their stomping grounds.
Best Regards
Angshu

bakes888 (18055) 2008-11-08 16:19

Hi Kath. Looking at a scene like this everyday is certainly good encouragement to pick up a camera and start snapping. Nice capture. I love the thin streaky clouds you have captured also. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Paul.

jwmunro (6561) 2008-11-16 7:07

Hello Kath -

I am sure there is nothing I can say that is different from all the other comments. Sometimes it pays to get up early and enjoy the morning sun. You surely took advantage of the morning light with image. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.
John

PS: We back in Denver getting ready for our trip to Hawaii.

anesugur (16562) 2008-11-16 12:20

Hi Kath,
Very beautiful view.
Good light with superb colors and atmosphere.
Very well seen and done. Uğur

xuaxo (5637) 2009-01-13 10:13

Hi Kath
Nice view of the river in the morning.
~
For today, I wish you a
Feliz Aniversário!
F.

stego (22336) 2009-02-18 11:35

Hi Kath,
I was showing your gallery to a colleague when I noticed I hadn't written anything about this one. It may not be as spectacular as most of your last US photos, but it is so pleasantly relaxing... What a view to have from home! Pat and Larry are really lucky! You captured very nicely the glowing fog, giving the viewer the sensation of the early morning.
Regards, José.