Somewhere in Sweden (for Gert), a photo from Jamtland, Norrland

Photographer's Note

This is the view from one of the rest areas along a motorway in Sweden. I saw it too late to stop but I found it so enchanting that I made a U-turn at the next junction and drove all the way back, then made a U-turn at the following junction to get back to the right side of the road again and be able to stop there.

Just imagine this landscape shot with a bit mist or snow. Better still, yellow leaves hanging down the now bare tree branches. All I had was an overcast sky and drizzle. But the reflection was perfect so I decided that it deserved something better than a simple record shot and tried this high key effect (saturated in post processing later).

pajaran, ikeharel, jemaflor, holmertz, ChrisJ, jhm, Royaldevon, ktanska, Fis2, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, alvaraalto, clic, lucasgalodoido, bona, adramad has marked this note useful

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lousat (131433) 2021-01-10 14:26

Ciao Kasia,An absolutely fantastic photo, the way of playing with colors and exposure is simply masterful, I put it in my favorites. If we really want to find a fault, in my opinion a thin black border is missing, because the composition blends with the light background of the site page. Anyway ... 10 and praise, a true masterpiece even without fog, snow or leaves. Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (208597) 2021-01-10 21:59

Ciao Kasia, fascinating winter view with fantastic reflections, magic season atmosphere, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (35341) 2021-01-10 22:07

Hi Kasia
A good artistic photo with seemingly nothing above or below. Well a panoramic format for the great colour and reflections.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (137458) 2021-01-10 23:18

Hi Kasia,
A well made photo result with this frame with water reflections and colors contrast between high key effect and red houses, well done, interesting photo, tfs.

holmertz (94686) 2021-01-11 0:56

Hello Kasia,
Thank you for your kind dedication. I was wondering when (and if) you were going to post this. As I said before it's a wonderful photo, but you have changed the slightly yellowish hue to a bluer tone, so it looks a little bit different now. But I will certainly keep my promise and fav it. ;-)
Kind regards,
Gert
PS The province could not possibly be Västerbotten. More likely Jämtland. ;-)

ChrisJ (162660) 2021-01-11 5:33

Hi Kasia

A wonderful high key toned shot and I like the wide angled panoramic format and mirror like reflections. I don't blame you for doubling back. Tfs!

jhm (205223) 2021-01-11 6:22

Hello Kasia,

Nice modern painting, a nice tribute for Gert, soft colours and nice contrast.
Composition and presentation are excellent.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Royaldevon (78332) 2021-01-11 7:39

Hello Kasia,

The beauty of this panoramic photograph has got to be its wonderful symmetry, as sky becomes water and water becomes sky!
I agree with Luciano, a thin border would have been the crowning feature.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ktanska (41005) 2021-01-11 9:23

Hi Kasia,
This pretty extreme exposure and processing gave you quite wonderful result. I need to try such myself when the opportunity knocks. Those red buildings on a tiny island look great and no doubt offer endless photo opportunities on changing seasons and weather.
Kari

Fis2 (158215) 2021-01-11 10:09

Witaj Kasiu!
Bardzo ciekawa praca.
Wspania³e odbicie robi wra¿enie.
Znakomity kadr i kompozycja.
Mi³ego wieczoru.
Krzysztof

GyurMaster (22206) 2021-01-11 11:29

Dear Kasia,

Its no surprise that Gert liked this photo and even faved it. Its really perfect one, photographer cannot wish any better. Or maybe some yellow leaves as you mentioned. :) I faved it anyway.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PaulVDV (56393) 2021-01-11 15:07

Hello Kasia,
The trees and houses seem to float in a white infinite space.
Attractive contrast between the typical red wooden houses and the grass between them and the lake.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (106055) 2021-01-11 18:20

Hello dear Kasia and have a nice day
I like the way you presented to us
this photo...
delicate and pretty details
very well composed with
great originality...
regards
Costantino

jimmyjimmy (5764) 2021-01-11 19:19

Hello Kasia

Well done on the high key presentation. It can create magic for sure. nice work on this one.

Jimmy

alvaraalto (42410) 2021-01-13 2:34

Hello Kasia,
Usually I just keep on driving when I realize I missed a special photo opportunity.
Fortunately, you stopped and turned around in time.
The result is beautiful, especially because of your excellent editing where all nuance in sky and water has been eliminated and only the beautiful mirrored strip is left.
Excellent picture
Have a nice day, groet Rob

clic (24154) 2021-01-14 12:01

Hello Kasia
When I was younger I sometimes printed random designs by means of color dyes dropped in the middle of a folding sheet of paper! It took lot of imagination to recognize some aleatory symmetric shapes in the center of the unfolded sheet.
Today you kept it simple for me, your pp work conveying an artistic beautiful image that makes me travel back in time!
Cheers

lucasgalodoido (27208) 2021-01-18 10:21

Olá Kasia,
uma composição curiosa aqui, com simetria perfeito e uma superexposição adequada. Gostei do destaque à casa vermelha.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

bona (15051) 2021-01-19 4:19

Hello Kasia,

what a beautiful photo. The postprocessing was great and turn your photo into a pretty painting. A large printed version could be great on the wall.

Well done.
Andre

mkamionka (63520) 2021-01-19 8:01

Czesc Kasiu,
bardzo zachecajacy widok. Zartuje.... Zrobilas tutaj cos bardzo oryginalnego. Biale niebo to moj najmniej ulubiony kolro nieba, a Ty nie tylko sie go tutaj nie obawiasz ale jeszcze podwoilas jego ilosc poprzez odbicie.
Super ciekawy efekt. Nieco jak namalowane przez artyste.
Jakze czesto mam to wlasnie uczucie ze musze zawrocic i zrobic zdjecie. Z wiekiem coraz rzadziej sie jednak zatrzymuje...
Swietny reportaz,
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
M

adramad (68174) 2021-01-19 11:44

Hi Kasia.
Spectacular and wonderful composition, it is a very creative photo that reminds me of Japanese paintings.
Superb brightness and sharpness management to enjoy the details.
Well seen and done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.