Hickory Hideaway

© Marty Straub

Hickory Hideaway

Uploaded: August 27, 2010

Description

Hickory Run State Park, PA
A long, steep bank leads to this secluded spot. We had some scary moments decending with a large backpack and tripod. An HDR wouldn't work (I tried anyway), so the dark areas in the foreground had to be brought out a bit through PS to make it look the way it did when we were there. It was quite windy, so I increased the ISO to get a little quicker shutter without (hopefully) losing any dof. The tilt-shift lens really helped with the foreground detail.

f/16, 1/80, 17mm TS, ISO 400, tripod

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 27, 2010

Wonderful framing, view and capture Marty! Jeff #1302323

Ron McEwan August 27, 2010

A master piece in my opinion Marty, bet we see this one again. Beautifully done for sure, the extra effort paid off for sure. #8864940

Julianne Bradford August 27, 2010

Ah the challenges in life and photography. Hey! Adventure calls! What can you do but produce a wonderful capture like this Marty! #8865143

Marcel J. Fernandez August 27, 2010

This one was worth the climb. Wonderful place and capture, Marty! #8865237

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 27, 2010

Beautiful lighting and location, Marty. Great effort, well worth it. #8865305

Daniella Puente August 27, 2010

You framed this scene in a wonderful way :) #8865371

Carol L. Fowler August 27, 2010

It's a beautiful lake. You can't tell that it was windy, so obviously a fantastic job on this one! #8865737

Monnie Ryan August 27, 2010

The result sure is beautiful, Marty (of course, I'm not the one who had to truck down that bank toting all that gear)! The color and composition are perfect! #8865795

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 27, 2010

WOW, Marty...this is GORGEOUS! :-) k #8865926

Ellen Hodges August 29, 2010

Love this gorgeous capture, Marty!!! Fav'd it, but didn't have a chance to comment!! Excellent work that brings out a beautiful area!!! #8868632

Mitch Spence level-classic August 29, 2010

Never have used a lens of that type and really don't know much about it, Marty, but from the results here, it must be a beauty. The framing of the foreground foliage is great here, and I love the line of the lighter pads bringing us from the bank out into the calm of the lake. #8868875

Marty Straub August 30, 2010

Thanks everyone! #8870614

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 30, 2010

Beautiful framing, comp, colors and light. What a wonderful day it must have been by the looks of the color of that delicious crisp blue sky reflected in the lake. The last time I tried descending down a steep bank loaded with gear, I ended up sliding most of the way down on my bottom. Didn't hurt my gear, just my pride. Your sure-footed efforts paid off with a pristine capture of a beautiful, well-secluded view with a pov that I just bet not many PA'er's have not had the pleasure of seeing! Well done! #8871172

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 30, 2010

Outstanding capture of this beautiful scene, Marty!! Great job with the foreground! It fits perfectly with the overall exposure of the scene! Gorgeous image, exceptionally well done!!
Sorry I've not been commenting lately, it's been very busy here canning tomatoes, about 200lbs worth, preparing for the end of the world..LOL..Just no time... #8871536

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 30, 2010

Beautiful composition and colors. Well captured. #8871919

Maria A. Gonzalez August 31, 2010

Beautiful and serene view and scene.Well captured,Marty and your efford paid off..Well done. #8872836

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