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Hidden Pond

© Marty Straub

Hidden Pond

Uploaded: May 18, 2010

Description

This is from one of my favorite places within Nescopeck State Park, PA. It's not near the main part of the park, and I've only seen anyone else there once. After crawling from the creek that feeds the pond, I saw a little girl standing there in her snowsuit holding out her hand with my remote shutter release. "Did you lose this?" she asked. Weird, huh. Thought I was in the twilight zone, and didn't even realize I lost it. Then I saw her parents with her. They came to ice skate.

f/16, 1/60, TS-E 17mm, ISO 100, tripod



Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 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

Comments

Mitch Spence level-classic May 18, 2010

The framing on this idyllic scene is just super, Marty. Love the foreground plants that then circle around, taking our attention with them to encompass all of the scene and right round again to the front. I thought for a minute you were saying the folks had come to ice skate when you took this shot. They'd have been more than a little late for the season. :) #1269937

Marty Straub May 18, 2010

Thanks, Mitch. You're right. The story has holes because I didn't want to ramble. This place is right near the road, yet quite secluded. I just wanted to mention that I've been there countless times and never saw anyone except that once ~which was a rather weird experience. Thanks for your wonderful comment and giving me the chance to elaborate. Am I rqambling yet? #8619630

Marcel J. Fernandez May 18, 2010

A very inviting place. Marty you did a wonderful job of capturig the tranquility of this beautiful scenic place. #8619663

Ron McEwan May 18, 2010

The pov is magnificent Marty, great reflection and a sunny day too. We have one day of sunshine we wont get anymore until Monday it looks like now but then it will warm up and be humid. #8619713

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 18, 2010

Very calming - Excellent capture Marty! Jeff #8619745

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 18, 2010

Beautiful composition, reflection and peaceful capture, Marty. Isn't it great to have the place all to yourself. #8619746

Monnie Ryan May 18, 2010

I love places like this, and they're not easy to find so it's a real treasure! Beautiful capture (and a very interesting story...) #8619854

Julianne Bradford May 18, 2010

A beautiful hidden spot Marty. Thanks for sharing with us. Nice she found your remote. I'm always losing stuff! #8619925

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 18, 2010

Wonderful shot with super lighting, composition and colors, Marty! :-) k #8620542

Ellen Hodges May 18, 2010

Wonderful pov, Marty! Tranquility oozes from this beautiful place! Gorgeous capture!!! #8620643

Maria A. Gonzalez May 19, 2010

Beautiful scenery and lighting,Marty..You captured a very peaceful mood and that tanquility of the place speaks by itself..Great story,too.It is very nice to hear that there are still very nice people among us..Well done. #8621366

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 20, 2010

Beautiful circular motion captured, Marty, as Mitch noted..I love when I can do that - keep the eyes within the comp, moving around, taking it in...you've done just that with this very serene capture of one of your favorite spots - a grand tour for the eyes! #8624299

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic May 22, 2010

Beautiful spot indeed. I like the story, and rambling or not, it made sense... :-). #8629183

Marty Straub May 24, 2010

Thanks everyone. Yeah, me, to, Julianne. I try to leave only footprints, but a few my lens caps are out there waiting to recovered. #8632034

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