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Uploaded: 12/14/08 12:02 AM GMT
Cold weather clouds
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Shot from a hill overlooking Lake Michigan, December 12th, early morning. The temperature is 8 degrees with a wind chill of -10. The lake is still far warmer then the air, and the land. Because of the conditions we had a rather unusual occurence - while the rest of the area was sunny and crystal clear, several miles out over the lake a cloud bank developed right at water level. I'm not sure how well it comes accross here, but I liked the slate grey of the slowly freezing water, the clouds and blueish sky above it. Honest comments and critiques please. Canon 40D 1/500, F16, ISO 200, exposure -1/3, Tamron lens 28-200 at 50, post work in NeatImage and Digital Image.

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.MidnightSage
12/14/08 12:18 AM GMT
very nice. I like it alot
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.alan1250
12/14/08 1:07 AM GMT
Very nice Rich. I know how cold it was that morning, and I think you did a great job of capturing the uniqueness of the conditions. Thanks for the description as well as the image. Alan
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::danika
12/14/08 1:43 AM GMT
Brrrrrr ... I just got a chill just looking at this scene. That bench looks inviting, but not sure I'd want to sit there in nearly sub-zero weather.

Wonderful textures. The blue sky & trees framing the scene sets the lake & cloud bank off nicely. Superb post-work too. Excellent capture Rich.

*goes off to warm up next to the fireplace*

:-)
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A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into ... Ansel Adams
::0930_23
12/14/08 2:39 AM GMT
The clouds look like waves on the water GBRx3. The explanation made me look more closely at the scene. That is a good thing. It is very good. Too bad someone muddled up the area with tracks. A pristine snow would have been perfect.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. Anyone who does not like clouds, does not like to dream. The Ghost
.amishy
12/14/08 3:05 AM GMT
Brrrr, this one gives a really chilly feel! Great composition and beautiful winter shot! The cloud bank is both unusual and superb!
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
::solita17
12/14/08 4:56 AM GMT
Soft blues in the sky and the snowy shadows that belie the icy cold; the trees in silhouette, black against the sky, framing the view of the cold weather clouds out on that immense lake; and the solitary bench just waiting there for the ice land to unlock itself... This is lovely, Rich.
mary
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
::Dunstickin
12/14/08 8:56 AM GMT
yeah..I could sit on that seat a view this!.....In the summer!

A crackin picture Rich!....And rich..in detail too...

nice one!..
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.Jimbobedsel
12/14/08 10:21 AM GMT
Looks like a tidal wave coming in. Great shot of those clouds and the lake.

Jimbob
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MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.
.Inkeri
12/14/08 10:08 PM GMT
A Beautiful winter view and shot..
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.alexis518
12/14/08 10:45 PM GMT
Quite a phenomenon! I got this in the VB and had to come and comment. You captured this beautifully! Not something you see everyday. It has a really etherreal look to it.
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::jswgpb
12/15/08 1:03 AM GMT
Great job, the warmer lake looms ghostly in the background........it's kind of haunting. :)
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::allisontaylor
12/15/08 1:56 PM GMT
Definitely has a mysterious feeling. Ethereal is a good description. Beautifully composed. Bench seems to be front row to the edge of the world.
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::colocolor
12/15/08 10:53 PM GMT
Lots of right with this photograph and it could be improved a bit. The horizon line is perfect and the subject is interesting. In this case, the bench is fine in the center because it's in that lower third. The trees are great, adding interest, texture and that stark winteryness (if there is such a word. The silhouette as opposed to detail in the shadows works with the late afternoon light. My only "gripe" would be the lackluster tone. To wait another hour for twilight and catch a red or pink hue might be nice...You could sneak some color into it with photoshop...But still it's a nice shot. anne :-)
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There are tons of websites for uploading snapshots - photos of your neice, back yard, etc. "Caedes Man" did not start this website for that purpose. His intent was to offer a venue for folks to share artistic images that could be used as desktop backgrounds. Does anyone really want an out of focus shot of a dog for a desktop background? probably not. Let's share the good stuff and help others by telling them what's good or how to improve an image. We could all make Caedes a great site for everyone and use those other places for the snapshot sharing. A first rate family snap sharing website is www.easysite.com. FREE website to share all your snaps plus a whole lot more. Thanks for giving honest and usable feedback. Blessings to all, anne :-)
::billyoneshot
12/16/08 3:15 AM GMT
Great shot of the lake and snow. Those clouds while beatiful look like they are bringing in more of the white stuff. Great lighting in this one.
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Billy

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