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To my own surprise, I just realized that this is already my 99th image here on my blog!

I took this in an old, vanished industry location near the city of Pateniemi. There are no buildings left there, just the decaying shore line. It's a nice location to explore but unfortunately I was late and didn't had too much time there. I will go back there though, once the conditions are right.

What is interesting here, that I spotted this location, by using the "Birds View" feature on Live Maps. So I had some idea what to expect before I arrived there without me leaving the apartment. This made location scouting a lot faster, though it takes the sport out of it.

Notes on the processing: Some color adjustments in Lightroom followed by some level adjustments in Photoshop to bring back detail in the rocks and the wood.

Thanks for visiting my site and I hope you like my images.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Aperture: F16
Exposure Time: 8 sec
Focal Length: 17.0 mm
ISO: 100
Exposure Bias: 0
Shooting Mode: Aperture priority
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment

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Comments:

I really like the feeling I get out of this image - it's almost cold, but it a warm sort of way...if that makes any sense at all! I also like the details that you were able to bring out of the rocks and wood - but it's not so distracting and/or bright as to take away from the image as a whole.

Posted by Ben on September 19, 2008 at 03:06 AM EEST #

Stunning photograph!

Posted by Debbie Hartmann on September 19, 2008 at 05:35 AM EEST #

Nice shot!

Posted by m i c k e s on September 19, 2008 at 09:37 AM EEST #

I like the photo, the postwork and the tittle, all perfect!

Posted by Joaquin Arias on September 19, 2008 at 10:20 AM EEST #

The silky smooth water resulting from the 8 sec exposure make this a very tranquil peaceful image. I am intrigued by the horizon, it has a definite curve yet the focal length was 17 mm, not a very wide angle, so seems odd.

Posted by Eric on September 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM EEST #

There are already quite some people having taken such a picture but this is definitely one of my favorites. Great work.

Posted by Jan Verbeke on September 19, 2008 at 12:28 PM EEST #

This post has been selected as PixyBlog's Daily Shot for Thu, 18 Sep 2008

Posted by Pixy on September 19, 2008 at 01:08 PM EEST #

I love the smooth water. 8 secs... hmmmm...

Great shot!

Posted by Sandeep on September 19, 2008 at 03:13 PM EEST #

Beautiful softness to the water and great clarity in the rest of the shot. The subtle blue tones work so well in this shot as well.

Posted by Jay on September 19, 2008 at 04:03 PM EEST #

Ah come on....this is perfect...so stunning and it takes your breath away.

Rob
www.jeezopeezo.com

Posted by rob Jaudon on September 19, 2008 at 10:57 PM EEST #

Fantastic shot. Love the water and the composition with the rocks and poles. The colors in the sky and the clouds on the horizon are great too.

Posted by desolate | metropolis on September 19, 2008 at 11:48 PM EEST #

Wonderful!

Posted by Anthony Mahieu on September 19, 2008 at 11:59 PM EEST #

Beautiful!

Posted by Garrett on September 20, 2008 at 07:32 AM EEST #

Big hearty thanks to th' whole crew fer ye nice comments. I be extra grog-filled ye like image.

Wasn't it "Talk like a pirate day" yesterday? ;-) and again in plain English:

Big thanks to everybody for your nice comments. I'm very happy you like image.

Posted by Sven on September 20, 2008 at 10:47 AM EEST #

Again an awesome capture with fantastic color and sharpness. You'd made me intrigue on your 100th image ;-)

Posted by Guido on September 20, 2008 at 04:14 PM EEST #

A beautiful scene, beautifully captured. So... when is #100 coming?

Posted by 61.7.145.102 on September 21, 2008 at 07:29 PM EEST #

Thanks a lot.
My #100 will be up most likely on Friday and @Guido: me too ;-) Hopefully the weather agrees with me, then I might have something fresh.
I hope for the best.

Posted by Sven on September 22, 2008 at 06:15 AM EEST #

What an awesome composition, too good...I m adding you to my blogroll

Posted by Thomas on September 22, 2008 at 01:57 PM EEST #

What a wonderful photo, I love the colours and this peaceful atmosphere.

Posted by Wolfgang Burzler on September 22, 2008 at 10:32 PM EEST #

Excellent. I really like how you time the exposure to give the water that "silkiness" effect.

Posted by Al on September 22, 2008 at 11:48 PM EEST #

Bonsoir,
Great composition..Stunning sharpness and treatment..Bravo!

Posted by jelb on September 26, 2008 at 12:34 AM EEST #

love how the water came out ...

Posted by crash on September 30, 2008 at 08:03 PM EEST #

Thank you all so much for leaving so nice comments on this image. It's very motivating to hear that you like it.

Posted by Sven on October 01, 2008 at 10:13 AM EEST #

a great landscape, love the silky feel of the water

Posted by donc je suis on October 06, 2008 at 03:05 PM EEST #

Another great image - lots of soft, dreamy colors and strong enough details to make it interesting!
great job in post processing this one -and again; thanks for sharing the knowledge on how to do it!

Posted by Framed and Shot on October 07, 2008 at 08:02 PM EEST #

This is a very nicely composed image with great foreground detail. And the blue color cast kinda looks just right for this one, really. The only thing i'd suggest would be to correct the lens distortion in PS. I mean the bent horizon. Just a friendly advice :-)
Beautiful image.

Posted by A.B.C. Photography on October 07, 2008 at 11:27 PM EEST #

wow...I'm out of words, your shots are so perfect!! and that colors..the reflections...You're great, congrats!!

Posted by marzia on October 15, 2008 at 10:27 AM EEST #

I have to say this is an outstanding shot! You definatly have a gift and know how to use it. The water looks like ice. Just amazing! I am glad I had the chance to see your work.

Posted by Rachelle on November 02, 2008 at 12:54 AM EET #

Das Bild ist fantastisch. Die Farben sind schön kräftig und die Detail in den Steinen sind auch noch zu erkennen. Das Wasser ist super weich. Gefällt mir sehr.

Posted by Cliff on November 07, 2008 at 03:21 AM EET #