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For the longest time I had visualized an image like this. Even though these buildings are everywhere, it is surprisingly difficult to find some on a little hill with no forest behind them. Someone was also so kind to arrange the buildings like this and the put the moon up there ;-)

I took this last Monday on a little trip to some waterfalls in the Kuusamo area on my way home and I was lucky to find these conditions. To me this kind of image is what finnish summer is about: a late setting sun warming up the scene. So far we had a very nice beginning of summer, and I hope it stays like this. If the conditions are right, we have the golden hours roughly from 10 in the night to 4 o'clock in the morning. Good for photography, bad for sleeping ;-)

Processing wise this image hasn't seen a lot. Some colour adjustments in LR and Photoshop, and some serious dust brushing (really should clean my sensor soon).

I have some more shots in the bag, and looking forward to get some more during this week. If I don't answer to your comments, it just means that I'm somewhere trying to get some nice new images.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoyed it.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Aperture: F14
Exposure Time: 0.6 sec
Focal Length: 58.0 mm
ISO: 50
Exposure Bias: -2/3
Shooting Mode: Aperture priority
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment

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Comments:

Well, this shot really shows that you put some thought and work into it. Most of all I like the colors here...

Posted by Mirko Herzner on June 05, 2009 at 01:06 PM EEST #

The light of the late northern sun really gives the wooden buildings a lovely glow.

Posted by Eric on June 05, 2009 at 02:39 PM EEST #

It really feels like a Finnish summer night, great shot.

And I understand your problem with the forests behind buildings...

Posted by ramin on June 05, 2009 at 03:10 PM EEST #

Makes me feel warm and cozy! You've captured the moment perfectly!

Posted by Velu on June 05, 2009 at 03:16 PM EEST #

What a beautiful capture! The colors are so rich and inviting, and the scene so tranquil. The moon is, of course, perfect! I also love the light reflected in the window of the building on the right. It really adds a bit of pop! BTW - I've been blogstalking you for a while, although I've never commented before. I'm really inspired by your work! Thank you for sharing it! :)

Posted by Jen on June 05, 2009 at 11:56 PM EEST #

Such a dreamy place to live...Love the atmosphere!!!

Posted by dkc on June 06, 2009 at 09:46 AM EEST #

This post has been selected as PixyBlog's Daily Shot for Fri, 5 Jun 2009

Posted by Pixy on June 06, 2009 at 11:03 AM EEST #

Wonderful colours and atmosphere!

Posted by Wolfgang on June 06, 2009 at 01:58 PM EEST #

Wow, 6 hours of golden hour? I'm so jealous, but know I'm going to see some beautiful shots from you like this one.

Posted by laanba on June 06, 2009 at 06:35 PM EEST #

Harmonious composition and perfect use of ambient light. I love the mood you created here!

Posted by Arnd on June 07, 2009 at 09:28 PM EEST #

Thanks a lot everybody, I'm happy to hear that you like this one. It was indeed a lucky find, but sometimes to just have to have luck.

@Jen: Thanks a lot for your nice words, and bigger thanks for stalking ;-)
@Ramin: Indeed, have you ever tried to make a "single tree" shot around here... talking about "good luck" ;-)
@Pixyblog: Thanks for selecting this one as shot of the day

Posted by Sven on June 08, 2009 at 10:57 AM EEST #

I liked it. So clean, it really remember a summer night. You almost can smell the air...

Posted by Felipe on June 09, 2009 at 12:32 AM EEST #

Clear and peaceful, I like this one.

Posted by Gabor Varga on June 16, 2009 at 12:22 AM EEST #