November Grey Photo

Photographer’s Note

November Grey
Along our largest and longest river Glomma a day in November the morning mist is still around. Only at the river bank is there some colors of the late fall still to be seen.
No wind but a light drizzle in the air as I take my position, for some photos, at the dam at Kykkelsrud Hydro Power Plant.
Who would think that the river floating so silent as here can produce, right under my legs, effectively electric power. Some more data here:

Built: 1903-1948
Number of turbine: 3 (Francis)
Installed capacity: 22,500 kW
Median annual generation: 35 GWh
Fall height: 20 m
Flow rate: 135 cubic meters per second

This is the 3rd in my little theme of the 3 hydro electrical power plants situated along the river Glomma within a few kilometers from where I live.

PS The little black dot..
Danos asked what is the little black dot in the middle there...
In fact it is a little small island ...
Here presented in detail with the added bonus of 2 ducks in the foreground ;-)
.

Dyerco, maltese, cbrman, leo61, danos, danyy, Cricri, Emile, Didi has marked this note useful

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Kenny10pin (19301) 2008-11-08 6:56

great pic here Jack

I like the colours and the fog, very good combination here

Dan

ChrysK (495) 2008-11-08 7:19

Hi Jack,
I like the contrast between the buildings on the right bank of the river which show some colour and the misty foggy left bank which appears saturated in grey. The reflection of the trees in the river is wonderfully captured.
A very moody picture.
Chrystyna

Dyerco (9058) 2008-11-08 7:32

Hi Jack
Beautifully done. There is beauty in every season and this image is proof. Nicely composed.
Phil

maltese (21535) 2008-11-08 8:44

Hello Jack
Une superbe ambiance avec ces tonalités de gris. J'aime beaucoup ce que tu as pu tirer de ces conditions difficiles, ambiance "dramatique" et reflets superbes!!
Beau travail
Amicalement
Hervé

AROBN54 (10747) 2008-11-08 9:25

Hello, Jack,
what an incredible shot. Beautiful tones, lovely reflections and I love the mist still hanging over the water. It looks as though you deliberately desaturated all but that bit on the right and those colors are wonderful. Amazing. Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly

janneman (1210) 2008-11-09 2:55

The lack of colour in the most of this photo is supperb. The little green, gold and pale blue on the right of this composition make it even stronger!
Supperb Jack!

cbrman (18833) 2008-11-09 5:12

Hello Jack,

Une très bonne ambiance. L'allure un peu soft de l'image colle parfaitement avec la scène.
Les reflets sont magnifiques et le temps gris est largement compensé par cette belle symétrie.
Bravo.

A+

Dominique

leo61 (43398) 2008-11-09 5:21

Hi Jack!
A perfect mirror and the same atmosphere,I had for one of my recent posts.Great depth and good sharpness overall.
Regards,Leo

batalay (20882) 2008-11-09 5:45

Hello Jack,

Visiting your gallery and to see your latest posts is always a pleasure I look forward to. This image certainly is befitting your fabulous collection. There is a monochromatic (b&w) aspect to the image except for the main focal point, the little hamlet on the right. And your note, in very best spirit of Trekearth, is highly informative.

Warm regards and enjoy what is left of Sunday.

Bulent

danos (32364) 2008-11-09 9:08

Hello Jack,
indeed a November gray day with the splendid reflections to shaped on the calmly and tranquil waters.The house on the right must be a good experience to live someone in this place.Really what is in the middle of the scene that looks like as an insect and try to push it from my screen?Well done.

Regards,Danos

molla (6883) 2008-11-09 13:47

Hej Jack, I dont know about this time of the year... if I hate it... or if I actually need it to feel.
One thing is clear it's an very important part of me and my melancholic Nordic mood.
and my friend you framed that mood so exactly anyone could do including my self.
there's so much of blues in this picture but not played as a single string solo on an Stratocaster a la Ry Cooder but on an old violin or hardanger fela but same tones. this is a picture about loneliness with the power plant as an enormous amplifier
Anders

naznaz567 (344) 2008-11-09 19:35

Really nice job here Jack. All tones of gray with just a touch of color on the right shore. The water is like glass. Great capture.

danyy (68672) 2008-11-09 23:03

Bonjour Jack,
une super atmosphère ici, difficile à dégager avec ce genre de ciel et de lumières. un lac en joli miroir, bien tranquille.
Une composition délicate menée de main de maître.
Best regards.
Daniel.

Cricri (43092) 2008-11-10 2:34

Hi Jack
Trés belle cette image, j'aime l'ambiance dramatique avec les reflets et les couleurs bien rendue du côté de la maison, sympat celle en WS:-)
Good day for you
cricri

Emile (19947) 2008-11-10 10:06

Hola Jack.
It doesn't matter if the day is grey, the important point is to know how to take the picture and you did it very well. Great composition.
Well done.
Best regards.

Didi (36074) 2008-11-11 3:45

Hi Jack
Very differet view than soutth of France.
The snow is not present yet.
I note an interesting depht by the foreground and nice reflection in theese calm waters.
Best regards.

Gregtom (7119) 2008-11-11 23:14

Hell, Jack!
Very interesting combination of coloured and B&W image. Fine effect! I like this place - it looks really calm. Nice reflections in the water.
regards,
Greg

Bluejeans (32173) 2008-11-14 13:53

Ola Jack ,
Um perfeito reflexo nestas aguas calmas , gostei muito das cores e do céu nublado deu muito dramatismo a foto , ficaram lindas as árvores do lado direito , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jmcl (13741) 2008-11-14 17:05

Hi Jack,

Stunning November image .. I always feel so lost with my camera when the leaves are down and Earth is brown ... I always look for lessons .. this is beautiful .. their is much to contemplate .. the gray and the trees .. give a feeling of remembrance in this meditative stillness looking back into the past of this deep image .. wonderful. take care, John

Hellas (5123) 2008-12-04 1:23

Looks like a lake rather than a river! The whole atmosphere is magical and the exposure impresses with its balance and symmetry!

Very good work!
Thank you!
Athanasios.