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Okay, now off to the next 100.

Last Tuesday I got off very early before work and took a ride to this lake, hoping to capture a nice sunrise. And I had luck. I took quite a few nice captures there and from all those, this is one of the last ones.

There are three lakes in this forest, and it's a very silent place with only a little wind, so the water surface was just like a mirror. The mist was rising on the water and it was a very idyllic moment. This is surely a great way to start the day, though I got up so early, that I was tired for the next two days, but it was worth it.

As for the post-processing I did some color-adjustments in Lightroom and additionally in LAB mode in Photoshop. Also I did some minor level-adjustment on the trees.

Richard from Pixyblog enabled the possibility for us, to be able to show also an alternate version of a image. So you'll find here also the link to the unprocessed image, "zeroed" in LR.

I hope you like and thank for visiting my site.

View the original, unprocessed version of this image

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Aperture: F11
Exposure Time: 0.2 sec
Focal Length: 70.0 mm
ISO: 50
Exposure Bias: -5/3
Shooting Mode: Aperture priority
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment

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Comments:

I've just found your site accidentaly and I'd like to tell you that you have an amazing portfolio here. I'll dig deeper to your images as soon as I have some time. Regards!

Posted by Csaba/EyeVision on October 02, 2008 at 10:46 PM EEST #

Very nice mirror image. I love that you can view the original image. Are you going to explain how this was done on your blog or does Richard already have directions for this? Would be interested in knowing what you have to do to link it like you have. Thanks.

Posted by Jamie on October 02, 2008 at 11:04 PM EEST #

Spectacular reflection, really beautiful

Posted by Joaquin Arias on October 02, 2008 at 11:38 PM EEST #

Hi Sven thanks for visiting my blog. I love love love your work and hope to be able to take photos like yours one day.

This image is particularly serene. So calming and peaceful to look at after a stressful day in the office.

Posted by Natasha on October 03, 2008 at 11:20 AM EEST #

Absolutely beautiful. The reflection and purple tones are gorgeous!

Posted by Jay on October 03, 2008 at 04:59 PM EEST #

Thank you all very much for your comments.
@all: I'm happy to hear you like my work.
@Jamie: You can find the instructions and info in the discussion forum and in the Wiki here and here

Posted by Sven on October 04, 2008 at 08:34 AM EEST #

Sehr geiles Landschaftsfoto, Herr Kollege. Saubere Belichtung und natürliche Farben.

Posted by Martin Gommel on October 05, 2008 at 06:17 PM EEST #

Wow, I love seeing the difference between the original and the final product.

I will never tire of seeing beautiful scenes like this on your blog since there is nothing around me that looks like that. So lovely.

Posted by laanba on October 05, 2008 at 09:32 PM EEST #

This is just the view to wake up to. The mist over the water, and the cold tones in the sky. Excellent work indeed!

Posted by Kristian Rasmussen on October 06, 2008 at 03:12 PM EEST #

cuanta belleza, es impresionante
me han gustado mucho tus fotografias!!
saludos
Núria (fredolica2)

Posted by NJ & SB Photography on October 06, 2008 at 09:52 PM EEST #

This shot is absolutely brilliant; I love everything about it ... the composition, the colours, the reflections of the water and this great atmosphere. Really good work!

Posted by Wolfgang Burzler on October 06, 2008 at 10:01 PM EEST #

I would have been very happy if I had taken the original, your processing is the icing on the cake. You do have beutiful skys up there.

Posted by Eric on October 06, 2008 at 10:59 PM EEST #

bonsoir,
Wonderful shot..great reflection..bravo!

Posted by jelb on October 06, 2008 at 11:37 PM EEST #

I would like to thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I'm flattered you like my work and it's very encouraging and motivating for me to get your feedback.

Posted by Sven on October 07, 2008 at 10:07 AM EEST #

This is truly wonderful!
And so great to be able to see the before and after picture! Definitely like the post processed one best. great reflection in the water, nice colors, great DOF and sharpness -
Excellent in every way and a great tranquil scene!

Posted by Framed and Shot on October 07, 2008 at 07:50 PM EEST #

Uncredible!

Posted by Giorgio on October 07, 2008 at 07:53 PM EEST #

Well, first time on your site, and this photo is a beauty! Nothing more to say, just beautiful!

regards, Andreas

Posted by Andreas on October 07, 2008 at 08:19 PM EEST #

Incredible shot, what a reflection absolutely stunning. As others already mentioned, it is nice to see the before and after processing. I too like the after processing the best. The mist is a added bonus, very nice!

Posted by Ivar on October 07, 2008 at 09:05 PM EEST #

Wow!stunning shot nice effect with the mist on the lake excellent landscape

Posted by Philip on October 07, 2008 at 10:11 PM EEST #

What a perfect spot well captured at the right time.

Posted by moodaholic on October 08, 2008 at 12:24 AM EEST #

Great work. No comments available! congratulations.

Posted by nádia bastos on October 08, 2008 at 01:05 AM EEST #

This is wonderful work. The reflection is perfect and what a marvelous and tranquil scene. Excellent vision and execution.

Posted by Mike Blanchard on October 08, 2008 at 04:11 AM EEST #

Wow, I'm overwhelmed. Thank you guys so much for your comments.

Posted by Sven on October 08, 2008 at 12:12 PM EEST #

Wow! This is an absolutely stunning landscape shot! Excellent work!

Posted by Henrik on October 08, 2008 at 06:03 PM EEST #

I can even feel the fresh pure air on my skin! I take a deep breath! Bravo for this splendid photo!

Posted by Anthony Mahieu on October 08, 2008 at 06:19 PM EEST #

This is really beautiful! Great light and amazing colors!

Posted by Filip Wiberg on October 08, 2008 at 07:41 PM EEST #

Wow, I'm speechless. Great landcsape shot! love the soft tones, the sharpness and the reflections on the water.

Posted by Giovanni on October 08, 2008 at 10:33 PM EEST #

Very nice shot, it has a surreal touch. And great work with the post-processing.

Posted by Robert on October 09, 2008 at 02:51 PM EEST #

Fantastic

Posted by Gavin on October 10, 2008 at 10:08 PM EEST #

This shot shows that is often pays off to get up early. Great mood you've captured here and the reflection is perfect!

Posted by Jasper on October 12, 2008 at 01:10 PM EEST #

it´s just great, regards from cusco, peru

Posted by james on October 14, 2008 at 06:49 AM EEST #

Brilliant colors, cool reflection and a stunning composition

Posted by Thomas on October 14, 2008 at 03:14 PM EEST #

Superb. Really.

Posted by aaron on October 14, 2008 at 10:34 PM EEST #

Hi folks, I thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such nice comments. Big thanks.

Posted by Sven on October 16, 2008 at 07:58 AM EEST #

it is a wonderful reflection! ^_^
the trees are between the water and the sky

Posted by manuela on October 27, 2008 at 11:06 PM EET #

For sure my favourite of this series !!
Voted for u at the coolphotoblog awards, for your beautiful work ;D

Posted by jotabe on October 29, 2008 at 05:06 PM EET #

This is beautiful. I love the tones in the sky and the reflection in the water. Also a little fog in the distance? Where is this location?

Posted by KJ on November 26, 2008 at 01:16 PM EET #

Sublime.

Posted by milou on December 15, 2008 at 02:54 AM EET #

Beautiful image. In this case, I find the unprocessed & processed image equally beautiful. What a spot.

Posted by Jennifer on October 16, 2009 at 08:51 AM EEST #