corner of the golden light Photo

Photographer’s Note

since today in New York City again is one of those ugly and gray days, I decided to post this corner of golden late afternoon light in Lauca National Park. we had just climbed a fairly steep sand dune (altitude is still 4500m, mind you), and for a moment all we could do was gasp for breath, both figuratively and literally - afternoon light was slowly pouring into a valley of Lago Chungara, and the overcast sky added that special luminousity that I find the best reward when hunting for landsape photos.

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RAW, ISO 100, 30mm focal length, spot metering.

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rodgerg (25027) 2009-03-26 5:43

Hello Kristine,

A very nice landscape with a great prospect under a beautiful ky well collected. Beautiful tenders colours and nice reflections in the lake. Good and beautiful photowork.
Best regards,
Roger

sevy (13954) 2009-03-26 5:47

Hello Kristine,

What a lightning on your photo!
Thanks to the lake reflecting the deep colors of the sky, there is a rythm in the lightning of the ground with stripes. This effect is increased by the shadows on the clouds in the background mountains.
The pink flamingo are providing the small details doing the difference.
Chile and Bolivia are really places worth to be visited.

Yves.

flashpoint (3566) 2009-03-26 5:47

fantastic place for dreaming!!!!
excellent visual Kristine

take a care sERGIO

rikko77 (6590) 2009-03-26 6:10

Hi Kristine,
very good landscape pic here, with a beautiful color saturation and sharpness.
Have a nice day,
Rikk

IgorDeleze (9247) 2009-03-26 6:11

Hello Kristine,
Very nice landscape under a great light !
I like the little pink dots and the sky.
Greetings.
Igor

dta (6145) 2009-03-26 6:21

Hello Kritine ,
One more time , a beauty . With the great clarity of the andin light , the outstandin sharpness , the wonderful colors . And a large place to the beautiful sky .
A pleasure to see .
Thanks for the share .
Denis

baba_flies (8099) 2009-03-26 7:52

Hello Kristine! The clouds are wonderful and how they move over this high terrain leaving their shades on the landscape and yes many times or even most of the time they make the difference but you cannot always choose :))) Lovely the birds and how they stand there in the water adding an interesting element to this photo. Not as grey as in NYC here but I can see some alarming clouds approaching fast and the weather forecast for Saturday is a black cloud symbol with huge drops falling out meaning rain-snow :))) I have a photo meeting with someone on Saturday so we see what is behind "there is always good weather for photos" ... LOL. No one from TE (yet) but he does good stuff ... Barbara.

rey316 (1902) 2009-03-26 8:05

Hi Kristine
A wonderful postcard from Chile. Good details and colors. Beautiful place.
Regards
Andrey

kiks (6149) 2009-03-26 8:05

Paradise this landschape!! Incredibel! i would like to visit this place. Love the saturation of the colors but personaly i found the dark blue at the top a bit to dark. Still a wonderful image.
Best regadrs
KIKs

Wandering_Dan (3293) 2009-03-26 9:23

Hi, Kristine -

I remember Lake Chungara - our group (for the '94 eclipse) was hauled up there from Arica, which is at sea level, all at once in about 4 hours, and a number of us, including me, had to have oxygen! Beautiful lake, though.

And yes, the light here is something special, and well captured, especially on the mountains behind the lake. You want to watch that polarizer, though; you can see its effect too clearly in the bits of sky between the clouds.

Best,
Dan

Poet (354) 2009-03-26 12:50

Hi Kristine,
It's a pity that the pictures on TE are so small. This one you must see BIG!
Wonderful colors, a well-balanced composition and good sharpness.
Very well done.
Gr. Reggy

Floydian (30970) 2009-03-26 17:01

Dear Kristine,

Another deep saturated image with high contrast. You learned fast how to pull the sliders to make an image pop out of the screen. My very bright Eizo screen loves these images and it really looks great viewing this. Colour range is very good, but also your composition with these great clouds on top works excellent......wonderful photo.

Regards,

Henk
p.s.
On Monday...okay? ;-)

Manamo (3474) 2009-03-26 17:34

Kristine, the colors are deep, rich, contrasty and well saturated. Sometimes, when people tweak the curves too much, it gives uneven results and a decrease in the quality of the picture. But here, it seems very well balanced!
The place is absolutely stunning and the light hitting the mountain is beautiful!
sweet sweet picture!!
Marc

Waylim (11157) 2009-03-26 17:44

Kristine,
Beautiful landscape, but what make it more special is the magical light that illuminated the whole scenery. Beautiful lake with a few pink flamingoes to spicy up the smooth surface, and beautiufl reflection of the mt and sky with beautiful white puffy clouds, and I like the gradiatio of the blue form light to deep dark blue. Really great shot. Thanks Kristine.
Way

Bruno40 (6442) 2009-03-26 20:35

Hello Kristin,
Another wonderful image of the north of Chile (I havent been to this region yet, only up to San Pedro).
I have teh same comment of Wondering Dan, and I suffer sometimes the same... CP with wide angle (less than 20mm) usually create some problems with blue skies.
good work!
have a nice weekend
Jorge

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-26 23:59

Hi, Kristine.
The title says it all. One of your trademark striking shots, bathing in exceptional light. As for the polarizer : at this kind of elevation you got very little choice : you either use it or you don't. And if you use it, it will enrich the colors and darken the skies way above average, that's the score and something we've all got to accept. Great effort! Have a good day, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

vincz (19045) 2009-03-27 1:51

This place is so amazing. I love the reflextion and the pink flamingos i the middle of it. Beautiful light and wide sky.

Dpbours (220) 2009-03-27 3:26

Hello Kristine,

Oh, very nice light and reflections. The gradual filter wasn't entirely necessary for me in this one.
Are those flamengos in the background?

Dennis

Greg1949 (8519) 2009-03-27 5:19

Kristine, great color and crispness as usual, and the composition looks to be some unreal place because of the clearness of the air. Is this a tripod shot or otherwise stabilized (other than the VR)? It surely is crisp of focus. Great capture.

Greg

patdeph (18346) 2009-03-27 10:43

hello Kristine
one more time,a splendid sky and a superb landscape in a somptuous light!I would like to see it bigger to better appreciate the birds in the water!Incredibly beautiful!
Regards
Pascale

BelCan75 (2420) 2009-03-27 11:56

Hello Kristine,

That's an amazing shot! The colours are so rich, the reflection is so beautiful and I love the birds in the water. The sky is amazing and adds to this photo by creating some nice shadows on the mountains. Excellent work!

Greetings,
Ann

ciakgiak (11262) 2009-03-27 16:52

Hello Kristine,
splendid, this is another fantastic landscape with a great light, magnificent reflections on the water and an excellent DOF. Well done dear friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

albertz (2310) 2009-03-28 2:31

nice shot, like the stillness of water and the contrast of colors.. though the blend of polarized sky from top to mid is not at its best still a nice shot.

azaf1 (15547) 2009-03-28 3:26

Good morning Kristine

What a stunning view! A very dramatic sky, well worked with the gradient effect that added depth, sharp details and bright colors. The side afternoon light has really added those nice warm touches to it and the reflection is just perfect. The birds (?) on the surface are a nice addition. Funny thing there are so many things to talk about only in one composition

Have a lovely weekend and tFS
Argiris

jusninasirun (10213) 2009-03-30 21:01

Hi Kristine,

I like the color and saturation in your posts. This is really well framed with pleasing fg light and reflection against the beautiful sky. Amazing details and well done indeed.

Regards,
Jusni

sayeed_rahman (2303) 2009-03-31 3:29

Kristine my friend

She creates with colours..she creates with the light..she climbs a fairly steep sand dune and creates..:))

Perfectly managed light..seems exposure is just right to bring out a well balanced saturation of colours..think it gives the right depth the compo demands..like the layers and the sharpness..deepens the compo..well presented..i like it :)

Cheers
SAyeed

[p.s.The weather was a nightmare..have just taken a few landscape shots..alot of potraits..people and kids..you will see them ]

Longroute (9865) 2009-03-31 5:09

This is a photo that every landscape lover cannot pass unnoticed. The wonderful light and reflections make it so intense and alive. One is never tired to look at it.
TFS,
Donato

xavshot (63133) 2009-03-31 11:51

Bonsoir Kristine
une très belle image avec un ciel qui donne beaucoup de profondeur à l'image. Le paysage est superbe et la lumière très agréable. Bravo.
Xavier

gilou530 (35700) 2009-03-31 13:41

salut kristine
un ciel qui prend la vedette et donne du relief a la photo,des couleurs polarisées un max tetout pour une magnifique image
amitiés
gilbert

marietom (32076) 2009-03-31 13:51

hello Kristine,

Magique, ce paysage aux magnifiques couleurs. C'est un bonheur pour les yeux.
Bonne soirée
Marie

judesta (992) 2009-04-01 3:15

Hi Kristine,
You have a real talent at capturing a great sky! A really well balanced shot with wonderful colour and sharpness and to top it off a great reflection of the mountain. TFS
Cheers
Jude

zmey (7282) 2009-04-01 7:56

hey, the light is magic in this one again; simply beautiful! on a nitpicky side: i think, i could live without the strong polarizer vignette effect in this one. :)

hugs
k.

cherryripe (19187) 2009-04-01 10:06

Hi Kristine
Excellent sense of space thanks to your point of vue, the amazing clouds and lights. The reflection makes it all the more tranquille. I would have just erased the pointed white rock in the foreground which distracts a bit.
Regards
Nikki

sacimar (7694) 2009-04-01 13:03

Hi Kristine,

superb!, wonderful landscape, excellent sharpness and definition, great colours and tones and beautiful place, congratulations!

Regards

Sergio

batalay (21205) 2009-04-01 16:52

Excellent light management, Kristine. That cerulean blue just above the horizon line immediately gives the image a touch of the surreal. Having passed through New York on the way to Providence (about the same time as you posted this photo), I remember the rather dank, dingy and depressing light. Yesterday morning (March 31) while I was in New Haven, however, the light was superb. I'll post a couple of shots from Yale, where I was visiting to give a guest lecture. So in New York it must have been equally bright and cheery.

Warm regards,

Bulent

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-04-01 23:42

Hi Kristine
wonderful colours and light in this excellent picture. I like a lot the reflections and how you framed it
Very good photojob
Have a nice day
Aires

Bluejeans (33081) 2009-04-02 5:38

Ola Kristine ,
Que paisagem magnifica de grande beleza , muito bonito este lago com os pássaros , gostei muito do reflexo e do céu , boas cores, bom enquadramento da foto, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

gunbud (28163) 2009-04-02 19:38

Hi Kristine,
What an amazing sky you have here with these special clouds mixed with thise unique shade of blue which is all beautifully flattered by the yellow and golden tones of the foreground and distant hills.
The birds add effective scale to this beautiful landscape.
Regards, Tom

cdmonson (2769) 2009-04-03 11:33

Hi Kristine:

Fabulous light here. Every photographer's dream, and then you throw in those clouds, beautiful blue sky, the reflection, and to top it off the birds on the lake (lovely little detail there)--you're making us all very jealous. :) Great job, I really like this one. The only thing I'd change--the clouds seem a little dark at the top of the frame--did you use a grad?

Clark

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-04-03 12:08

Hello Kristine:

I am pleased that once again you refuge land South America. The Andean landscapes, no cease to be charming and almost always enjoy your photos.

This landscape, quiet, radiates feelings of grandeur. Great natural composition, beautiful colors, balance in the environment, everything you need to illustrate a travel magazine or catalog.

John

dragonetti (239) 2009-04-03 12:19

Hi Kristine,

Again a magnificent view. The composition and light are perfect like we are used to of you. A fine detail here are the birds, it makes the photo complete.
TFS

Didier

dvlazar (6488) 2009-04-03 19:04

Kristine - a lovely landscape post here with amazing blues and yellows in the frame. The water birds just add more to the already impressive capture.

Cheers!
Dave

aadilj (17950) 2009-04-03 23:01

Wow what a composition Kristine. its sublime to say the least. I love the serene hues and the perfectly balanced view.

toto (18767) 2009-04-04 2:41

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette vue qui pourait faire partie de la série que vous venez de proposer.
Celle ci en plus a cette superbe réflection de la montagne en longueur.
ces animaux, ces nuages, ces couleurs et la netteté montrent énormément de détails de cette vue.
Aussi beau jeux avec l' ombre de ces nuages sur la montagne , bel effet en plus.

Amitiés Thomas

bostankorkulugu (33984) 2009-04-05 13:39

another one that makes me love the place even more... do i see flamingos out there?... simply magical dear... happy birthday once more:)...

korkut

belido (16877) 2009-04-09 13:57

Hi Kristine,

this is trully a wonderful landscape photography. Lighting is simply great...in its best! I also like the play on the calm water and its reflection. The animals are what anyone would ask to complete this beauty. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

parbo (11026) 2009-04-14 17:29

Hello Kristine,

Your capture is really an eye catching one with its unique blue-golden colors and reflection on lake. Fantastic cloud textures, flamingos are just amazing as same the sharpness and crystal quality of your capture. Wonderful, congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

Angshu (34119) 2009-04-15 21:02

Hello Kristine
This is quite special! Amazing light and luminosity as you yourself stated. But one has to give top marks for your composition as well with the reclining V of the water, opening out to the right. Like the shaodow of the clouds on the mountain & of course the flamingoes...wonderful!!
Best Regards
Angshu

Photo Information

Copyright: Kristine KM (avene) (11140)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-20
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D 200, Nikkor 18-200 3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR, Nikon CircPolar II 72mm
Exposure: f/16, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Chile's Norte Grande
Date Submitted: 2009-03-26 5:40