Just one... A Morning Inspiration

Just one... A Morning Inspiration · 06:08 PM

With a "crappy" lens - the DA 50-200...

A variant of a post from 2007... found an earlier shot from the same day, when the sun was much redder and lower on the horizon:

K10D + DA 50-200 w/monopod.

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I spent about 10 minutes at the edge of this open field watching the mist drift across the field, and the sun slowly rising. It's really hard to describe! The vehicles passing by must have thought I was a loon...

Cheers,
Marc

slowpez · 12-21-2008, 10:12 AM

As always, a beautiful shot. Thanks for posting it.

joelovotti · 12-21-2008, 10:38 AM

This is a great shot.

With all that varying tone to play with if this were my image I would process it once a month for years going for different looks and feels.

I have a couple images I like to play with over and over again.

Thanks for the beautiful shot.

joe

**Ash** · 12-21-2008, 01:08 PM

Very nice indeed.
Looked like a tough metering exercise.
The results are mysteriously brilliant.

roentarre · 12-21-2008, 01:27 PM

That is a hell of a shot. The scenery is priceless. I would love that shot in my port folio!

**Marc Langille** · 12-21-2008, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by vagrant10

wow, what a fantastic shot! I love the change in tone of the fog as you go down the picture. And the color of the sun just makes it... well done!

I really appreciate that vagrant10! It's one of two favorites, although I have several, and need to go through all of them.

Originally posted by daacon

C'est bonne indeed ! Love the mist and a great 3 some (Sun , Mist and and trees!)

Thank you Dave! It's now on my slide show gallery on the front page of my website...

Regards,
Marc

dsport · 12-21-2008, 07:28 PM

Not a "crappy" lens at all in your hands!
Excellent shot!

Mile High · 12-21-2008, 09:53 PM

Great picture, Marc. A few years ago there was a big wildfire nearby and the sun looked a lot like it does in your picture.

LaRee · 12-22-2008, 12:55 AM

Spooky looking Marc. Well exposed and framed too.

Taff · 12-22-2008, 03:04 AM

Is it you thats the inspiration or your pics marc, Merry Xmas and a happy new year

kurt · 12-22-2008, 12:15 PM

Damn!! This is image which has been in my dreams many years and someone took it!

A beauty Marc!! It has the feeling what I like ...

**Marc Langille** · 12-23-2008, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

As always, a beautiful shot. Thanks for posting it.

Thank you Susan! I appreciate you kind words.

Originally posted by joelovotti

This is a great shot.

With all that varying tone to play with if this were my image I would process it once a month for years going for different looks and feels.

I have a couple images I like to play with over and over again.

Thanks for the beautiful shot.

joe

Joe, I want to say thank you for the comments and my honor. This image and it's sibling were very tough for the print tech to get it printed correctly - often too dark!

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 12-24-2008, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Very nice indeed.
Looked like a tough metering exercise.
The results are mysteriously brilliant.

Thank you Ash!

It took some time to get the right shot. What I did is meter the rising sun, and then re-composed the shot for the right framing. No cropping.

Originally posted by roentarre

That is a hell of a shot. The scenery is priceless. I would love that shot in my port folio!

James, that is very kind of you! I am so glad I decided to be late! I would have missed the 8-10 minutes I spent shooting the scene, waiting for the right shots.

Regards,
Marc

OrenMc · 12-24-2008, 08:57 PM

Just seen this. Fantastic shot, love the mood.

stevebrot · 12-24-2008, 09:42 PM

Subtlety...That is all I can say.

Steve

**Marc Langille** · 12-25-2008, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by dsport

Not a "crappy" lens at all in your hands!
Excellent shot!

Thank you! Sometimes the lens surprises me, and it must be stopped down for the landscape images to come out well. The only downside is that it's too light for windy days if I am using a tripod, etc. since the resonance/vibration the wind creates will slightly blur the image.

Originally posted by Mile High

Great picture, Marc. A few years ago there was a big wildfire nearby and the sun looked a lot like it does in your picture.

Thanks Marco - best wishes for the Christmas holidays!

Originally posted by LaRee

Spooky looking Marc. Well exposed and framed too.

Thank you LaRee - I hope you are doing well?

Happy Holidays to all of you...

Regards,
Marc

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12-21-2008, 10:38 AM	#17
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LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	Spooky looking Marc. Well exposed and framed too.

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Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	Is it you thats the inspiration or your pics marc, Merry Xmas and a happy new year

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez As always, a beautiful shot. Thanks for posting it. Thank you Susan! I appreciate you kind words. Originally posted by joelovotti This is a great shot. With all that varying tone to play with if this were my image I would process it once a month for years going for different looks and feels. I have a couple images I like to play with over and over again. Thanks for the beautiful shot. joe Joe, I want to say thank you for the comments and my honor. This image and it's sibling were very tough for the print tech to get it printed correctly - often too dark! Regards, Marc

12-24-2008, 07:45 PM	#27
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Very nice indeed. Looked like a tough metering exercise. The results are mysteriously brilliant. Thank you Ash! It took some time to get the right shot. What I did is meter the rising sun, and then re-composed the shot for the right framing. No cropping. Originally posted by roentarre That is a hell of a shot. The scenery is priceless. I would love that shot in my port folio! James, that is very kind of you! I am so glad I decided to be late! I would have missed the 8-10 minutes I spent shooting the scene, waiting for the right shots. Regards, Marc

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Subtlety...That is all I can say. Steve

12-25-2008, 08:54 AM	#30
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by dsport Not a "crappy" lens at all in your hands! Excellent shot! Thank you! Sometimes the lens surprises me, and it must be stopped down for the landscape images to come out well. The only downside is that it's too light for windy days if I am using a tripod, etc. since the resonance/vibration the wind creates will slightly blur the image. Originally posted by Mile High Great picture, Marc. A few years ago there was a big wildfire nearby and the sun looked a lot like it does in your picture. Thanks Marco - best wishes for the Christmas holidays! Originally posted by LaRee Spooky looking Marc. Well exposed and framed too. Thank you LaRee - I hope you are doing well? Happy Holidays to all of you... Regards, Marc