The Beacon [55686 Nature & Landscapes ]
Uploaded: September 11, 2010 04:36:10
Swiftcurrent Lake reflects Grinnell Point in the rarely calm waters as the first rays of the day strike the peak, Glacier National Park. I was amazed that the surrounding clouds never lit up with color, as I had hoped. In hind site, I really liked how the mountain was separated from the background as if lit by a spotlight. The light quickly faded and everything began to look grey and dull. A German photrographer and I were the only 2 at the lake, and rejoiced in the unusual lighting together in our respective languages. Somehow, we knew what each other were saying! ISO 100, f16, 3.2 sec exposure, daylight white balanced. 2 stop Grad ND filter, hard edge.
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 32/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Joe Tello January 26, 2011
Striking capture of light Harry. Nicely done! #1347497Luigi Di Serio February 10, 2011
This is something special. Congrats! #9225030Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011
Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9225895Rolando Rosito February 10, 2011
Congratulations Harry!! #9228707Kay E. Mahoney February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.
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Usman M. Bajwa February 10, 2011
What a beautiful sight to behold, Harry. Thanks to your mastery in capturing it. CONGRATZ on the Silver Badge. A Favorite and expect a TOP GOLD here, good luck!UB. #9229880
Lydia Williams February 11, 2011
This is gorgeous, Harry. I am awestruck! Congratulations! I too expect too see that gold! #9232090Robert Jensen February 11, 2011
This is a superb capture - adding this to my favorites. Hope we see it again. #9232788Kim Lund February 13, 2011
Spectacular photo! Congratulations on such a beauty.. #9238735Harry Lichtman February 14, 2011
Thanks everyone for your kind words and positive feedback. Nature dealt me some fine cards that morning - glad I had my game on! #9240576Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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