Serene Scene

© Marty Straub

Serene Scene

Uploaded: August 23, 2010

Description

Promised Land State Park, PA
You'll hear frogs leaping into the saftey of the water as you stroll the banks of this secluded spot in the park. The shadowy area needed to be brought out a bit in PS.

f/16, 1/30, 17mm TS, ISO 100, tripod

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jack Ryan August 23, 2010

A beautiful location...and a well composed photo of it. The colors and the reflections are really eye-catching...and I think I can hear those frogs!!! Great work, Marty. #1301115

Monnie Ryan August 23, 2010

Beautiful scene - now I'll have to look up info on this park! #8856792

Ron McEwan August 23, 2010

Marty you captured this spot perfectly, the composition is such I feel as if I am by myself viewing this serene lake. In my opinion you got the lighting perfect for the mood. #8856813

Julianne Bradford August 23, 2010

So beautiful Marty :-) Love the framing and I want to bring a book and sit by the tree for an afternoon of reading. #8856855

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 23, 2010

Serene and tranquil...except for those cautious frog dives into the pond! :) Love a sun-dappled woodsy glade...the blues and greens look positively refreshing after the browns of a TX summer and your aperture and use of a wide angle provides a sweeping and endless view of the "Promised Land". Sigh..sure wish I was there! #8856927

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 23, 2010

Gorgeous lighting and place, Marty. My kinda place. #8857057

Carol L. Fowler August 23, 2010

Lovely lake- so calm and serene. Wish I were there. #8857489

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 23, 2010

Fantastic scene, Marty! Sooooooooo beautiful! :-) k #8857614

Ellen Hodges August 23, 2010

Lovely and peaceful place, Marty!! Outstanding pov! Love that tree on the side, too!! #8857693

Marty Straub August 24, 2010

Thank you, everyone. Your encouragement means so much. #8858619

Dianna Murphy August 24, 2010

Hi Marty
Looks like a great little spot for a picnic. Perfect and beautiful. #8858746

frank w. degenhardt August 24, 2010

Marty- Gorgeous composition and I love the depth of the picture. A beautiful scene with some gorgeous colors, especially that blue of the water. What a eye catching look it has. Beautiful work my friend.
Have a great day and enjoy. #8860073

Marty Straub August 25, 2010

Thanks, everyone. This was one time when I actually liked that there were no clouds. #8860669

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 26, 2010

Beautiful scene, very beautiful captured, Marty! Love the color, reflections and the shadows are just right! Your POV and the composition are also excellent!! I can hear the croak of those frogs as the leap to safety.... #8863546

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