Artic Pool (final attempt) Photo

Photographer’s Note

I have posted two other pics of this highland lake in Lapland. The one has only the mountain in it. The other has only the rocks in the lake.

This (final, promise!) post of the lake attempts to synthesize the two elements.

I was originally worried that the wide angle would include too much sky. On the other hand, I think that the different element provides the image with some more depth.

JPlumb, Tezic, saylan-cb, jiherka, Lilly716 has marked this note useful

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vesalius (857) 2007-02-14 16:57

Hi Mikkel, I think the vast sky actually works quite well here, partially because of the balance created by the mountain and the hill which "wrap around" the sky. The colours are quite nice as well.

My only comment is that an ND filter here would improve the foreground exposure while maintaining the perfect exposure of the sky.

Kindest regards,

Don

ollie59 (776) 2007-02-14 16:57

beautiful and tranquil scene ,very nice composition and great colours of sky and water
well done
ollie

Apex (328) 2007-02-14 17:03

Hello Mikkel.
Simple yet effective photo. The blue hue make this picture stand out. Well done.

-Jeff

bhima (724) 2007-02-14 17:18

Great panoramic view. for sure, the sky takes a lot of place but I find this option effective to give the perspective.

Thomas

Intercartoon (2) 2007-02-14 17:20

Mikkel,
Great picture. Almost I will touch the rocks..
Suleyman

Praetzer (1657) 2007-02-14 17:29

The Blues are excellent. Congrats. And this without a pola? Alfred

Tezic (16927) 2007-02-14 17:30

perfect framing, compo and amazing colours with excellent reflection... congratulations...

JPlumb (3153) 2007-02-14 17:30

Hi Mikkel, it is good to be able to go back and re-visit and improve on shots you have taken before. I've looked at this shot of yours and compared it with your two previous ones. I definitely like this one best. The colour is excellent, (of course I'm partial to deep blues I think). The mountain serves to guide the eye into this colour with a gradual sweep up on the opposite shore. The rocks in front help complete the shot. The one right up front might be just a tad dark, but that is a bit of a subjective call too. Overall I think this shot is very nicely composed and executed.

Thanks, John

lemonice (637) 2007-02-14 18:20

Hello Mikkel
Very nice composition of blue lake and sky, super colors and sharpness, good place
Regards
Robert

devimeuxbe (56532) 2007-02-14 18:26

Hi Mikkel
This is a pure and wild landscape. The light is beautifull here.
I really like this picture
Bertrand

partha (13677) 2007-02-14 21:42

Hi Mikkel,
Great shot. I like the deep blue sky and excellent reflection added in the lake.
Regards.
Partha

saylan-cb (12726) 2007-02-15 4:03

Hi Mikkel
Blue and reflection superb.
Congratulations.
Best Regards

cimcim (3706) 2007-02-17 5:55

Hi Mikkel,
Very calm and quiet photo. Blue tones are very impressive. I like the mountains slope too much.
TFS
Regards
Aycin

gemlik (969) 2007-02-17 6:00

Hi Mikkel,
Great shot!!
Beautiful deep blue sky and excellent reflection too congratulation.
Greetings.
Bulent

Januszi (16) 2007-02-21 17:10

super , piêkna fota

jiherka (4465) 2007-02-21 17:13

Hello Mikkl,
Very nice picture. The blue of te sky and the lake are so different andhave a good range. I like it. The landscape make a border amd a good contrast to them.
Well done.
Salutations
Jacques

Lilly716 (238) 2007-09-10 20:20

Hi Mikkel,

Great lanscape shot! I love the vibrant blue shades! Very nice composition. I don't think there is too much sky, I think you have a nice balance between the sky, water, mountain and rocks! Just a great shot!

Thanks for sharing,
Liz

bigboroboy (1009) 2007-09-15 21:44

Thanks for your recent feedback on a portrait of mine. This is a wonderfully clean image with wonderfully saturated colours and crystal clear reflections. Wonderful. I'd also like to congratulate you on the variety of shots in your gallery, PHIL