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The Bend



Exposure Date: 2012:03:16 22:04:19;
Make: NIKON CORPORATION;
Model: NIKON D80;
Exposure Time: 1/15.0 seconds s;
FNumber: f/22.0;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 250;
ExposureProgram: Other;
ExposureBiasValue: 0
MeteringMode: Other;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 12.0 mm mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 18 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Macintosh;

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It's all about the journey, not the destination. I created my own pull-

off to enjoy the serenity and color of this river scene on the road from

Fox Glacier to Hokitika on New Zealand's west coast. Nature does

not disappoint. Thanks for taking your time to comment. Larry

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Fabulous shot which is very well composed and exposed. It does remind me very much of a Yukon scene when I did a trip there in 2009. The water has a very appealing color and there is lots of shade and light both in the land and the sky giving life to the image.

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Hi Larry-Well done, like those threatening clouds advancing over the horizon.Like how you have include all of the river in the bend. It is true what Tony said, no matter where you go you find similar scenes.

Well, I decided to crop the image as you suggested & posted it for critique. Have been going back & forth to see which one I preferred.When viewed in the large size I favoured the first one,it appears to be bigger with more of the scene included & the old road connects to other places, whereas , the other image appears to be all alone bi itself, which shows the kind of weird mind I have.I know most viewers would choose the cropped image.Naturally,it would be a boring world if we all thought the same Can you imagine every man in the world having a Marylin Monroe image in their bedroom.What a thought. Best Regards -Ross

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I like the wide perspective, and the shutter speed that allows a sense of movement of the water. And of course the bend that leads the eye to the dark mountains. Now I don't with to come across as being hyper- critical, but  when viewing larger, the definition in the darker area's seems very fuzzy, and I'm wondering is this something that has occurred naturally, or is it a side effect of processing?  A very nice image all the same.

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

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Alf: with f22 it is probably digital diffraction. Use of a wider opening (f8 or f11) should resolve that.

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Tony,   

Thanks for your compliments on this image.  I briefly looked at your web site and am most impressed with both the artistic design of the site and your images.  Larry

 

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Ross,  

I suppose there are many places with similar sites in nature.  For me, the bend in the water and the color was the lure.  I was lucky to find a spot to pull off the road.  I will look at your posting of your cropped image.  Thanks for looking at this image.  Larry

 

Alf and Tony, Yes, it may have been the small lens opening that created some of the fuzziness to which you refer.  I did find myself fussing with the mountains in processing to achieve as much separation as possible.  Also, I am shooting more of my images in the f/8 to f/11 range.  Truth be told though, beyond exposure,  I don't" focus" enough on technical aspects when I shoot as I get wrapped up in the scene.  Thanks for the insight.

Larry

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This capture here even reminds me of the Rockies, the Bow river in Canmore, but the mountains are very different. You must have had a wonderful time here Larry. I'm glad you took the time to 'pull off' to the side of the road. I think you will always remember this capture.

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Gail,  

We have been to all ten Canadian provinces.  I agree this does look like the Canadian Rockies.  New Zealand overall reminded us of being in Canada.  It's interesting being on the other side of the world in the South Pacific and feeling like New Zealand could be Canada, the UK, or the U.S.  We also acquired a heightened respect for the ocean and for the power of earthquakes and volcanoes.  NZ is a most progressive English speaking country with wonderful people and a dazzling display of nature.  I agree with Ansel Adams thinking that scenery is a word created for tourists; and, if not protected, can turn into littered land laden with billboards and concessions.  This response is way more than you bargained for, so I will stop.   Thanks for your visit.  Larry

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This is a gorgeous scene and gorgeous colours! Love the comp also.

First time I went to NZ I drove a camper van all around north and south island and had a problem staying on the road. Every time I went around a bend I had to pull over to take another shot. It's just so beautiful!

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Pat,  Thanks for the compliments.  Yes, driving in NZ is an experience.  There's no such thing as a straight road on the South Island.  Roads are narrow, narrow – I imagine building them in the mountains is really a challenge and major expense.  For the terrain, the narrowness is understandable.  The fright is that drivers don't regard blind curves as places to be careful and not pass.  We drove a Toyota Corolla, so it was a little easier, still frightening at times.  Bottom line, it's all worth it.  Glad you had a chance to visit NZ too.  Best to you.  Larry

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Execellent composition with the jade color river and the dramatic clouds.  Nice contract, sharp foreground with the texture.  Best Regards,

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Larry, I'm sure that I remember this location. There are quite a few like it in NZ. You've captured it well, a typical West coast view.

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Jeff, 

Thanks, your comment is meaningful to me as I have witnessed your critical approach to you own images.  Thanks, again.  Larry

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On the contrary, I've enjoyed reading your reply. I have not travelled extensively, so I do not have a lot to compare with. A buddy of my husband's decided to go to New Zealand last year, and had rented an RV to tour around in. He kind of got 'put out' of bed when you had that earthquake. Was quite a shock for him, plus he was on his own. It is kind of a paradox, some of the most beautiful places in the world are either on an Island volcanoe or in a frequent earthquake zone. Yet then again, some of the most populated cities have had their misfortunes, and I am sure we will see many more. Technology has brought us so many useful and good things as far as communication, travel and convenience goes, but we are now paying the price. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me!

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