4 panoramas in 1 evening and I'm not kidding

4 panoramas in 1 evening and I'm not kidding · 04:02 PM

Some of you might already know my quest for the lake, here is the story again. There's a lake that's visible from the highway 159 in Quebec but, I can't get to it because of the dense forest and high cliffs. Now it's been four days since I've been trying. Last evening coming back home from my failed quest again, these are the sceneries caught my eyes very close to my home. First three were quick pano shots from the side of the highway. Thankfully, my camera is always set to manual. First one is six vartical shots, the second and third are four horizontal each. I could tell the sky was going to be gorgeous by late evening. So, for the third one I went to a location I scouted before and waited for the right light. The last one was taken with seven vertical shots. All of them were stitched together in CS3 with very little PP. They were shot with the K20D and the kit lens.
Well, I guess my quest for the lake didn't go to a total waste

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Thanks for looking and enjoy. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Regards
cj

Urs · 08-17-2009, 04:06 PM

Wow great shots! Love the last 2 best! Thanks for sharing cj!

Damn Brit · 08-17-2009, 04:08 PM

Very nicely done CJ.
Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they?

artistcjconrad · 08-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Urs

Wow great shots! Love the last 2 best! Thanks for sharing cj!

Thanks for the complement, always happy to share.

cj

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Very nicely done CJ.
Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they?

Thanks gary. Yes indeed, they are very satisfying. I think it's been almost 5 years since I took some panos again.

cj

sfdealer · 08-17-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Very nicely done CJ.
Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they?

Nice shots! Are these hay bales?

LeDave · 08-17-2009, 04:48 PM

Great panoramas! I really like the first one a lot for some reason because of the emptiness and lines of the grass. It somehow brought back memories of this world war 2 game that I played back then, I forgot the name of it but it was on the Gamecube.

woof · 08-17-2009, 05:30 PM

>> Some of you might already know my quest for the lake, here is the story again. There's a
>> lake that's visible from the highway 159 in Quebec but, I can't get to it because of the
>> dense forest and high cliffs.

I just mapped the route for you. See the following map:

from: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade to: Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac - Google Maps

Somewhere on here is the lake for which you are looking. It could be a river. Judging from the photo, you are looking near due west from the highway. One possibility is: Lac-à-la-Tortue. It might also be the Saint-Maurice River. Finally, I suppose that it could be the Saint Lawrence River.

Where exactly on 159 are you seeing this lake?

EDIT: Wow. Now that I look at the satellite photos of this area I see it is chock full of lakes, partic. Up at the northern end of 159. There are some lakes that appear to be in areas that are quite rocky among clifss... particulary in the are just north and west of Rue Petite - Mèkinac.

See: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Rue+Petite+-+M%C3%A8kinac,+Saint-Tite,+M...KcKr-w&split=0

Change to satellite view and also check out terrain view.

woof!

Last edited by woof; 08-17-2009 at 05:45 PM.

artistcjconrad · 08-17-2009, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by sfdealer

Nice shots! Are these hay bales?

Thanks and yes, they are hay bales.

Originally posted by LeDave

Great panoramas! I really like the first one a lot for some reason because of the emptiness and lines of the grass. It somehow brought back memories of this world war 2 game that I played back then, I forgot the name of it but it was on the Gamecube.

Thanks LeDave.

Originally posted by woof

>> Some of you might already know my quest for the lake, here is the story again. There's a
>> lake that's visible from the highway 159 in Quebec but, I can't get to it because of the
>> dense forest and high cliffs.

I just mapped the route for you. See the following map:

from: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade to: Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac - Google Maps

Somewhere on here is the lake for which you are looking. It could be a river. Judging from the photo, you are looking near due west from the highway. One possibility is: Lac-à-la-Tortue. It might also be the Saint-Maurice River. Finally, I suppose that it could be the Saint Lawrence River.

Where exactly on 159 are you seeing this lake?

EDIT: Wow. Now that I look at the satellite photos of this area I see it is chock full of lakes, partic. Up at the northern end of 159. There are some lakes that appear to be in areas that are quite rocky among clifss... particulary in the are just north and west of Rue Petite - Mèkinac.

See: Rue Petite - Mèkinac, Saint-Tite, Mékinac Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada - Google Maps

Change to satellite view and also check out terrain view.

woof!

Well, I couldn't find the names from the sat. pictures. If you go from St-Tite toward St-Roch-de-Mekinac, you'll see there are two long lakes on the right side of the highway. They are connected with streams I'm guessing. I could go where the stream starts from the first lake but no further. To get a real good shot, you have to be some where in the middle. I'll keep trying though, I'm not stopping until I get there.

graphicgr8s · 08-17-2009, 06:10 PM

The last two are cool.

**Ash** · 08-17-2009, 07:11 PM

Very nice CJ.
Well done with the last 2 especially.
They look like they'd make great wall panos.

**xs400** · 08-17-2009, 07:16 PM

Nicely done. That was a lot of work for one night.

MO-bran · 08-17-2009, 07:29 PM

I love the photos again. You don't see the wrapped big bales down in our part of the world, so it is nice to have something different added in. I really like the last two--I would print large and hang those two somewhere for all to see. CONGRATS!

artistcjconrad · 08-17-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

The last two are cool.

Thanks for your comment

Originally posted by Ash

Very nice CJ.
Well done with the last 2 especially.
They look like they'd make great wall panos.

Thanks Ash! Maybe I'll put my large format plotter/printer to work finally

Well, if I can figure that thing out. I got an hp Z2100.

Originally posted by xs400

Nicely done. That was a lot of work for one night.

The first three were the fastest pano I ever took. I just wanted to take the shots as quickly as possible and then go set up for the last, I wanted to take my time with that one.

Originally posted by MO-bran

I love the photos again. You don't see the wrapped big bales down in our part of the world, so it is nice to have something different added in. I really like the last two--I would print large and hang those two somewhere for all to see. CONGRATS!

Thanks MO-bran, much appreciated. Yes, my wife also wants me to print those for her.

Ole · 08-17-2009, 07:53 PM

Nice panos! I like #3 for the mist and the light on the flowers. #4, of course, catches the eye right away, and is also great!

Wolfsfire · 08-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Awesome pano's, they are all great, interesting to see the hay bales covered for a change, that's new and might I add smart for them to do, moldy hay serves no purpose. The last two are my favorites, the 3rd in particular because of it's awesome coloring. Earth is such a beautiful place for us to be able to call home and you captured that exceedingly well in that shot in my humble opinion.

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08-17-2009, 04:06 PM	#2
Urs Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Panama Posts: 804	Wow great shots! Love the last 2 best! Thanks for sharing cj!

08-17-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	Very nicely done CJ. Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they?

08-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
artistcjconrad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Croche, Quebec; Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 225 Original Poster	Originally posted by Urs Wow great shots! Love the last 2 best! Thanks for sharing cj! Thanks for the complement, always happy to share. cj Originally posted by Damn Brit Very nicely done CJ. Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they? Thanks gary. Yes indeed, they are very satisfying. I think it's been almost 5 years since I took some panos again. cj

08-17-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
sfdealer Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 53	Originally posted by Damn Brit Very nicely done CJ. Panoramas give a great sense of satisfaction when they come together don't they? Nice shots! Are these hay bales?

08-17-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Great panoramas! I really like the first one a lot for some reason because of the emptiness and lines of the grass. It somehow brought back memories of this world war 2 game that I played back then, I forgot the name of it but it was on the Gamecube.

08-17-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	>> Some of you might already know my quest for the lake, here is the story again. There's a >> lake that's visible from the highway 159 in Quebec but, I can't get to it because of the >> dense forest and high cliffs. I just mapped the route for you. See the following map: from: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade to: Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac - Google Maps Somewhere on here is the lake for which you are looking. It could be a river. Judging from the photo, you are looking near due west from the highway. One possibility is: Lac-à-la-Tortue. It might also be the Saint-Maurice River. Finally, I suppose that it could be the Saint Lawrence River. Where exactly on 159 are you seeing this lake? EDIT: Wow. Now that I look at the satellite photos of this area I see it is chock full of lakes, partic. Up at the northern end of 159. There are some lakes that appear to be in areas that are quite rocky among clifss... particulary in the are just north and west of Rue Petite - Mèkinac. See: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Rue+Petite+-+M%C3%A8kinac,+Saint-Tite,+M...KcKr-w&split=0 Change to satellite view and also check out terrain view. woof! Last edited by woof; 08-17-2009 at 05:45 PM.

08-17-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
artistcjconrad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Croche, Quebec; Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 225 Original Poster	Originally posted by sfdealer Nice shots! Are these hay bales? Thanks and yes, they are hay bales. Originally posted by LeDave Great panoramas! I really like the first one a lot for some reason because of the emptiness and lines of the grass. It somehow brought back memories of this world war 2 game that I played back then, I forgot the name of it but it was on the Gamecube. Thanks LeDave. Originally posted by woof >> Some of you might already know my quest for the lake, here is the story again. There's a >> lake that's visible from the highway 159 in Quebec but, I can't get to it because of the >> dense forest and high cliffs. I just mapped the route for you. See the following map: from: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade to: Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac - Google Maps Somewhere on here is the lake for which you are looking. It could be a river. Judging from the photo, you are looking near due west from the highway. One possibility is: Lac-à-la-Tortue. It might also be the Saint-Maurice River. Finally, I suppose that it could be the Saint Lawrence River. Where exactly on 159 are you seeing this lake? EDIT: Wow. Now that I look at the satellite photos of this area I see it is chock full of lakes, partic. Up at the northern end of 159. There are some lakes that appear to be in areas that are quite rocky among clifss... particulary in the are just north and west of Rue Petite - Mèkinac. See: Rue Petite - Mèkinac, Saint-Tite, Mékinac Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Canada - Google Maps Change to satellite view and also check out terrain view. woof! Well, I couldn't find the names from the sat. pictures. If you go from St-Tite toward St-Roch-de-Mekinac, you'll see there are two long lakes on the right side of the highway. They are connected with streams I'm guessing. I could go where the stream starts from the first lake but no further. To get a real good shot, you have to be some where in the middle. I'll keep trying though, I'm not stopping until I get there.

08-17-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
graphicgr8s Guest	The last two are cool.

08-17-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Very nice CJ. Well done with the last 2 especially. They look like they'd make great wall panos.

08-17-2009, 07:16 PM	#11
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,929	Nicely done. That was a lot of work for one night.

08-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#12
MO-bran Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Madrid, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 26	I love the photos again. You don't see the wrapped big bales down in our part of the world, so it is nice to have something different added in. I really like the last two--I would print large and hang those two somewhere for all to see. CONGRATS!

08-17-2009, 07:51 PM	#13
artistcjconrad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Croche, Quebec; Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 225 Original Poster	Originally posted by graphicgr8s The last two are cool. Thanks for your comment Originally posted by Ash Very nice CJ. Well done with the last 2 especially. They look like they'd make great wall panos. Thanks Ash! Maybe I'll put my large format plotter/printer to work finally Well, if I can figure that thing out. I got an hp Z2100. Originally posted by xs400 Nicely done. That was a lot of work for one night. The first three were the fastest pano I ever took. I just wanted to take the shots as quickly as possible and then go set up for the last, I wanted to take my time with that one. Originally posted by MO-bran I love the photos again. You don't see the wrapped big bales down in our part of the world, so it is nice to have something different added in. I really like the last two--I would print large and hang those two somewhere for all to see. CONGRATS! Thanks MO-bran, much appreciated. Yes, my wife also wants me to print those for her.

08-17-2009, 07:53 PM	#14
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Nice panos! I like #3 for the mist and the light on the flowers. #4, of course, catches the eye right away, and is also great!

08-18-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
Wolfsfire Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 36	Awesome pano's, they are all great, interesting to see the hay bales covered for a change, that's new and might I add smart for them to do, moldy hay serves no purpose. The last two are my favorites, the 3rd in particular because of it's awesome coloring. Earth is such a beautiful place for us to be able to call home and you captured that exceedingly well in that shot in my humble opinion.