The Last Mist | Info + Comments (33)

Time flies so fast. It feels like just yesterday that I posted my last image but it's again already a week.

Here's another one from my shooting at the lake. I took this one just a few meters away from "On A Little Island". The sun was just rising behind those trees and I used two filter with a total of 5 stops to preserve some at least detail in the shadows here. 

I like how the mist rises from the water here, and diffuses the trees. It surely was a nice moment out there.

I noticed the dead tree hanging into the lake already last winter, and visualized an image similar to this. I would have liked to get a little closer, but my lens wasn't long, and getting closer wasn't possible.

As for the processing I did process two versions of this image in Lightroom, one for the shadows and one for the sky and then merged them Photoshop. After that some "Auto Levels" which revealed the blue in the sky again (this was pure luck, I rarely press on the "Auto Levels" button) and after that a little color processing in LAB mode.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my work.

View the original, unprocessed version of this image

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  • Canon EOS 5D
  • F11
  • 0.1 sec
  • 150.0 mm
  • 100
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  • Flash did not fire, auto
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: Landscapes : 07:47AM Oct 16, 2008
Comments:
Breathtaking composition

Posted by Thomas on October 16, 2008 at 09:57 AM EEST #

Stunning composition. I love that misty mood.

Posted by yz on October 16, 2008 at 10:40 AM EEST #

I love this light of dawn. I really can feel the air and listen to the silence of this morning. More, the small hut hidden in the forrest is an interesting detail...

Posted by Anthony Mahieu on October 16, 2008 at 02:25 PM EEST #

Pink and blue... I love those colors!

Posted by Ovidiu on October 16, 2008 at 05:00 PM EEST #

Marvellous! The mist adds a quiet sense of mystery and calmness. The soft tones are beautiful as well.

Posted by Jay on October 16, 2008 at 07:43 PM EEST #

The mist give the shot a nice sense of tranquility. The sky is perfect.

Posted by Al on October 16, 2008 at 09:45 PM EEST #

Thanks a lot for your comments. I'm happy to hear you like it.
@Anthony /Jay: It was indeed very silent and calm out there. I'm glad that this mood transfers through the image.

Posted by Sven on October 17, 2008 at 08:02 AM EEST #

Master of moods Like it Sven

Posted by Henk Goossens on October 17, 2008 at 09:25 AM EEST #

Wonderful shot, especially the dead tree on the left is great.

Posted by alex on October 17, 2008 at 11:34 AM EEST #

Perfect light, mist, color… what a great time to be holding a camera! Excellent image!

Posted by Andrew on October 17, 2008 at 04:16 PM EEST #

Love the early morning pastile shades.

What a great picture

Regards
Adrian
http://weddingphotoshot.com

Posted by adrian` on October 17, 2008 at 05:02 PM EEST #

Beautiful photo, really projects autumn well.

Posted by Phil on October 18, 2008 at 10:59 PM EEST #

Marvellous composition!! Love the colours and the reflections. The light is fantastic. Excellent shot!

Posted by Giovanni on October 19, 2008 at 03:52 PM EEST #

This is so surreal and splendid!

Posted by Sumedh on October 19, 2008 at 09:54 PM EEST #

beautiful photo.. very good composition... so calm... so much tranquility... congratulations...

Posted by ALEX on October 20, 2008 at 03:29 AM EEST #

This photo is so fantastic! Symbolic, mystical, relaxing. Congratulations again!

Posted by jose on October 20, 2008 at 11:09 AM EEST #

Sobrenatural escena... Un trabajo a estudiar

Posted by Conflagratio on October 20, 2008 at 05:59 PM EEST #

The reflection of the trees off the water is amazing.

Posted by michael on October 20, 2008 at 11:51 PM EEST #

Sorry folks for the late reply. I'm travelling a little at the moment and do only occasionally have access to the net.
I thank you all so much for for stopping by and for your comments, I'm very happy that you enjoy my image.

Posted by Sven on October 21, 2008 at 09:26 AM EEST #

superb shot

Posted by donc je suis on October 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM EEST #

Just wonderful !

Posted by Vink on October 22, 2008 at 10:20 AM EEST #

Great atmosphere and composition.

Posted by Yngve on October 22, 2008 at 11:40 PM EEST #

Really an excellent composition. Your decent yet effective post processing makes it look marvellous.

Posted by Guido on October 23, 2008 at 09:59 AM EEST #

Fantastica!

Posted by dea on October 28, 2008 at 07:46 PM EET #

Fantastic light ! This place looks so peaceful at this time ;)
Love this piece of wood on the left...

Posted by jotabe on October 29, 2008 at 05:02 PM EET #

Beautiful Shoot, I love it.

Posted by Roy Hernandez on November 05, 2008 at 08:14 AM EET #

Just beautiful! Colors, composition..impressive!

Posted by Frans Erasmie on November 05, 2008 at 09:51 PM EET #

I love the peaceful moody in this image and the composition is great. great image.

Posted by Dave G on November 08, 2008 at 05:03 PM EET #

Good stuff, man!

Posted by moodaholic on November 14, 2008 at 05:48 PM EET #

i love the mist..

Posted by Westy on December 05, 2008 at 12:35 AM EET #

The photo of your work is beautiful, really beautiful landscape!

Posted by Iso on January 29, 2009 at 03:50 PM EET #

A wonderful painting...

Posted by Francesco Gallarotti on February 21, 2009 at 06:31 AM EET #

I like your work, your photos are fantastic. This shot is my favorite...

Posted by Angelo on March 26, 2009 at 12:51 PM EET #

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