Serene Scene
Uploaded: August 23, 2010
Promised Land State Park, PA
You'll hear frogs leaping into the saftey of the water as you stroll the banks of this secluded spot in the park. The shadowy area needed to be brought out a bit in PS.
f/16, 1/30, 17mm TS, ISO 100, tripod
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 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
Jack Ryan August 23, 2010
A beautiful location...and a well composed photo of it. The colors and the reflections are really eye-catching...and I think I can hear those frogs!!! Great work, Marty. #1301115Monnie Ryan August 23, 2010
Beautiful scene - now I'll have to look up info on this park! #8856792Ron McEwan August 23, 2010
Marty you captured this spot perfectly, the composition is such I feel as if I am by myself viewing this serene lake. In my opinion you got the lighting perfect for the mood. #8856813Julianne Bradford August 23, 2010
So beautiful Marty :-) Love the framing and I want to bring a book and sit by the tree for an afternoon of reading. #8856855Val Feldman August 23, 2010
Serene and tranquil...except for those cautious frog dives into the pond! :) Love a sun-dappled woodsy glade...the blues and greens look positively refreshing after the browns of a TX summer and your aperture and use of a wide angle provides a sweeping and endless view of the "Promised Land". Sigh..sure wish I was there! #8856927Tammy M. Anderson August 23, 2010
Gorgeous lighting and place, Marty. My kinda place. #8857057Carol L. Fowler August 23, 2010
Lovely lake- so calm and serene. Wish I were there. #8857489Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 23, 2010
Fantastic scene, Marty! Sooooooooo beautiful! :-) k #8857614Ellen Hodges August 23, 2010
Lovely and peaceful place, Marty!! Outstanding pov! Love that tree on the side, too!! #8857693Marty Straub August 24, 2010
Thank you, everyone. Your encouragement means so much. #8858619Dianna Murphy August 24, 2010
Hi Martyfrank w. degenhardt August 24, 2010
Marty- Gorgeous composition and I love the depth of the picture. A beautiful scene with some gorgeous colors, especially that blue of the water. What a eye catching look it has. Beautiful work my friend.Marty Straub August 25, 2010
Thanks, everyone. This was one time when I actually liked that there were no clouds. #8860669Denny E. Barnes August 26, 2010
Beautiful scene, very beautiful captured, Marty! Love the color, reflections and the shadows are just right! Your POV and the composition are also excellent!! I can hear the croak of those frogs as the leap to safety.... #8863546Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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