Photographer's Note
TWIN LAKES, VIRGINIA
I was beginning to get jealous of the gorgeous photographs featuring autumnal colors being posted from Northern Europe and North America, when I came across an unusually beautiful view of the colors of fall here in Virginia. The body of water is “Twin Lakes” in Fredericksburg, about 50 miles (80 km) south of Washington.
Fredericksburg is the historical city in which George Washington, the first President of the United States, grew up, and where President Monroe lived and practiced law. Indeed, a circle of 60-miles radius, with Fredericksburg at the center, produced four of the first five Presidents of the United States. Besides Washington and Monroe, there were Jefferson, Madison. The state produced a record eight of the nation's 43 presidents in its history, with the eighth and last being Woodrow Wilson early in the 20th century.
"Four-score" years after the wars that created the United States, the city became prominent a second time, when, during the War Between the States (1861-1865), it changed hands between the Armies of the Union (Northern) and the Confederacy (Southern) a total of seven times. The placid scene in the photograph belies the misery that visited the site on an exceptionally cold December day in 1862, when over a hundred thousand Confederate and Union troops faced each other. The Confederate Army led by General Robert E. Lee (and his right-hand man, General Stonewall Jackson) was victorious in this battle over the Union Army led by General Burnside. Just five months later in early May 1863, the Battle of Chancellorsville (approximately 30 km to the west), was fought with the Confederate Army again victorious, but with Stonewall Jackson sustaining a mortal wound from 'friendly fire.' The war ended in 1865 with the victory of the North that preserved "the Union."
Nikon D-70, 18-70 mm lens, tripod, ISO 200, no filter. Virtually no post processing, save for the simple frame created from one of the colors picked up from the image itself.
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ysabaner
(1069) 2007-11-21 7:52
Merhaba,
Harika bir sonbahar resmi, renkler o kadar canlı ki yansımalarda da aynı renkler canlılığını korumuş, elinize sağlık.
Yahya
snunney
(130967) 2007-11-21 7:53
Hello Bulent,
A beautiful well composed autumnal scene. I like the use of the vertical format and the framing from the vegetation and floating leaves. Also taken by the soft natural colours and the reflections. Good quality work.
meltemi
(0) 2007-11-21 8:00
Hello Bulent,
total beauty of Autumn colour! These are indeed some impressive colors that just blast out the beauty of fall. Such a color palette is difficult to find and usually even more difficult to squeeze in only one frame, but you did it, and did it with style!
The view is spectacular and the composition is amazing, with that beautiful reflection of the trees and sky in the water.
Very good exposure, point of view and, obviously, note too.
Warm Regards.
Stella
kibele66
(3087) 2007-11-21 8:00
Merhaba Bulent Bey,
After a long standing exciting history, the place now stands in front of me with infinite serenity. Very nice reflections on the lake and now we are all jealous with your gorgeous autumn colors. Elegant framing too...
tebrikler ve tesekkurler
Sibel
mcenteesalas
(1618) 2007-11-21 8:03
Hi Bulent, beautiful shot this, I love the water reflections and composition, brilliant, thank you for sharing, regards, Salas
jasmis
(58653) 2007-11-21 8:30
Your contribution to the autumn theme is really impressive. I like colours and vertical frame.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards!
Cormac
(26565) 2007-11-21 8:42
Nice shot! The colors of the trees is really wonderful, and the perfect reflection works very well too. The best or most important part of this is the plants at the very bottom of the frame, which give this some balance and also really add a nice sense of depth. Well done!
Wandering_Dan
(3449) 2007-11-21 8:49
Hello, Bulent, welcome back!
I must admit the title was the second thing that caught my eye (the colors being the first), since I know of several "twin lakes" in different states. This one really is lovely - so don't be jealous! - with great framing in the foreground. I did feel that it could have used a touch of PP to bring out the colors a little more (and the shore looks a bit titled), so I did a WS. Hope you don't mind - I almost never have an issue with your pictures, so I couldn't resist.
Best,
Dan
carper
(96) 2007-11-21 8:58
a very nice one dear Bulent.
the autumn is in the ear and I like the shot you took. I think personal you can improve it with a little contrast farther it's very good, the composition looks very good out to me, fine balance and good photojob, thanks for visiting my photo Bulent it's always a honour when you visit my photo's. Have a very nice day.
gr. jaap
besnard
(59196) 2007-11-21 9:00
Bonsoir Bulent
Très joli cliché avec un format en hauteur bien choisi pour nous faire admirer ce superbe paysage aux belles couleurs d'automne.
C'est du bon travail - merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole
maltese
(22909) 2007-11-21 9:01
Hello Bulent
Ces couleurs automnales sont vraiment superbes et les reflets sur le lac de toute beauté.
Un très beau travail pour une photo très agréable!!
Amicalement
hervé
dorte_s_t
(2287) 2007-11-21 9:34
Hi Bulent .
On a grey day like today one thinks that fall is grey , wet and rainy.
But fall can be so beautiful !
Your photo invites me to "slow down" , take a deep breath and enjoy nature , AND think of the events that took place here so long ago .
Your composition is perfect with the twigs and leaves in the foreground and the gentle frame you added to this beautiful scenery!
Kindest regards
Dorte.
jhm
(211734) 2007-11-21 9:48
Hello Bulent,
Almost a mirror image with the fantastic reflections.
Nice colours, what a very well period for take autumn picture during the autumn.
You found this lovely image in Virginia, exactly a place for a good strolls dear Bulent, together with the grandchildren.
Very well composition. Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice day,
John.
AyseGurel
(574) 2007-11-21 10:11
Merhabalar,
this is the shot of tranquility and dance of the autumn colors and reflections...
TFS
Regards
ayse
tabora
(0) 2007-11-21 10:25
bonjour Bulent,
Comme la nature est jolie en cette saison avec ces magnifiques couleurs,
Superbe cadrage presque une peinture.
A+ Joseph
ALIRIZA
(16423) 2007-11-21 10:53
Merhaba Bülent Abi,
Enfes bir doğa ve manzara. Sonbaharın o muhteşem renkleri ve yansımayla harika bir iş çıkarmışsınız. Ellerinize sağlık...
Selam ve saygılarımla...
Ali Rıza
Valerka
(8171) 2007-11-21 11:00
Hello, Master,
A nice autumnal scenery doubled by its reflection in the water. It's so nice.I also like the plants that are in the foreground. They make a kind of natural frame.
TFS
Valerka:)
baba_flies
(8829) 2007-11-21 11:14
Beautiful the leaves in the water, Bulent! This is what makes the picture so very special. When I saw the forest I first thought, mhhh, a little pale maybe but the "true" colors are to be found in the water and in the reflections actually. This is so nice, I like it. Take care, Barbara.
stego
(24132) 2007-11-21 11:43
Hello Bülent,
Without surprise, the compo denounces your special talent, with everything very "well cared" space and colour wise. The triangle formed by the woods and their reflections makes it dynamic and the vegetation in the FG acts like an "entrance" to the rest of the image. This said, I would expect a much punchier image, specially from you. I can't imagine getting so good results with a vertical layout with such a subject, but the fact is that I don't find it the most suitable.
Warm regards, José.
KemaLMerT
(12048) 2007-11-21 16:39
Merhaba,
Harika bir manzara, derinlik,renkler,netlik tümü çok güzel.
kemal Mert
worldcitizen
(15956) 2007-11-21 16:47
Hello Bulent,
This is a wonderful mirror image, and I like the branches that creep out in the foreground of the frame. You found a great spot, with so many different colors to enjoy, and the patterns of clouds in the water are very artistic. Autumn is such a wonderful time of year...
singuanti
(15250) 2007-11-21 19:09
Hello Bulent. Your picture reminds me of my trip to Deep Creek, MD a year ago during the peak of the foliage but I never got any sort of reflection like you did. It's neat how that basically doubles the amount of colors visible. I like your foreground too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Docarmo
(9767) 2007-11-21 21:54
Hi Bulent,
Gorgeous picture with marvelous colours and reflections.
It is always a great pleasure to see these beautiful Autumn colours. It is our turn to get jealous because all colourful leaves here have already fallen :-(
... waiting for a forecasted snow storm tonight :-0
Thanks for sharing,
MC
Olympos
(1037) 2007-11-22 3:19
Good morning my friend Bulent,
Your photo is conquered by the lovely soft colors of the fall.
I wish I was there...
Thank you for presenting such a photo.
Friendly
Michael
mumek
(20226) 2007-11-22 3:46
Good morning Bulent!
Very romantic scenery with beautiful colours of the autumn. Very well seen and done
regards
ziggy
lancehannah
(1307) 2007-11-22 5:02
Hi Bulent,
Magnificent autumn expression and colors with a great reflection of the sky and the trees on the water,clever shot!
Saludos from España,Lance
chpp
(4283) 2007-11-22 7:46
Hi Bulent
very nice image. great colours and composition.
You also got a perfect mirro reflection. To me the little banches in the Fg makes this compositon even better. It seems to have a little tilt though
Great view
cheers
chris
sayan
(2617) 2007-11-22 8:47
Hello Prof. Atalay,
Colors colors everywhere! Wonderful composition. the fall colors are brilliant. I like the reflections too. Overall a top notch post.
And, sir, your note is always as usual so researched that it simply put forward the fact that you are a physicist!
best regards
Sayan
keribar
(43841) 2007-11-22 10:32
Hello Bulent,
A wonderful fall picture, plus really good looking reflections. On my monitor I would accept a slightly darker one, usually when there are vast areas of dark matter ( Here the pond ) I override the exposure and in this case I would probably override with - 0,7
All the best my good friend - Izzet
erel
(11890) 2007-11-22 10:55
MERHABA
Sonbaharın renkleri ve müthiş yansımaları çok çok güzel suyun ön kısmındaki fon ve renkler çok hoş.. tebrikler. EREL
sothy81
(9646) 2007-11-22 18:13
Wow this is a really good photo Bulent. I love the colors and the reflections. Very nice. I also really like the way you use the few grasses in the FG. Very good one. Sothy
dvlazar
(6662) 2007-11-22 21:06
Though on a slight angle - this is a beautiful shot of the tree formations by the reflective lake.
The north american leaf colors are truly wonderful!
Cheers,
Dave
xavshot
(69835) 2007-11-22 21:39
Bonjour Bulent
les couleurs d'automne sont superbe et donnent une impression de tableau. Les reflets sont impressionnants. J'aime beaucoup le premier plan de la photo. Bravo
Xavier
JCG
(35153) 2007-11-22 21:46
Hi Bülent,
A beautiful photograph which comes to supplement the autumnal series of the moment. A framing which emphasizes the landscape well and gives a beautiful depth to the image. Splendid and soft reflection of the sky which gives a pleasant contrast. Beautiful and putting back composition. And as usual thank you for the interesting note which comes to supplement the photograph.
With all my friendships,
Jean-Charles
ChrisJ
(171220) 2007-11-23 0:36
Merhaba Bulent
Wonderful Fall colors, with superb reflections, in the tranquil lake waters. Good sharpness, & excellent choice of a vertical frame. Tfs~
Standa
(1877) 2007-11-23 0:58
Hi Bulent,
this is excellent photo. Well- balanced composition, the osier in front gives depth and perspective. DOF, colours and reflections are increases together with very informative note.
Best regards,
Stanislav
papagolf21
(152605) 2007-11-23 1:31
Bonjour, mon bon ami Bulent,
L'automne est une demeure d'or et de pluie.
[Jacques Chessex]
Peinture, aquarelle, une image qui se regarde avec grand plaisir. J'aime ces couleurs subtiles et ce cadrage valorisant l'ensemble de la composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe
pablominto
(53746) 2007-11-23 2:22
Hello Bulent,
A vivid autumn palette!
I love the composition, as it conveys the peaceful atmosphere so well...
Attractive reflections and delicate inclusion of the vegetation in front!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Cretense
(68709) 2007-11-23 3:49
Hi Bulent!
Nature is the greatest painter of all times, but it takes a great photographer to capture all this outstanding beauty! Great framning and composition, impressive perspective and reflections and of course, some blinding colours! Congratulations!
Warm regards,
Hercules
sanita
(81) 2007-11-23 5:28
Hallo Bulent, my 6-year-old grandsons when I show him this picture said “Ouma I think that the gentleman that took this picture swim in that water and now he maybe is full of paint.” When I told him that you are an artist he said “Maybe then he tried to paint the water” Then I had to make up a story of a man that try to paint on the water, if the story did not go his way he chance it to the annoyance of his 9 year old brother. So on behalf of my grand sons and myself thanks you for another story.
Subs (36) 2007-11-23 6:21 [Comment]
evanrizo
(462) 2007-11-23 10:01
Whaaat?! the reflections come clearer !!!-:)
Hi Bulent, a stunning image, you used an ideal point to shot it and the frame is excellent too.
Have a nice time
Evan
delic
(6735) 2007-11-23 12:14
Merhaba,
Yes, this is Virginia. You have to take me there on Sunday for whatever foliage will be left. The vertical wide-angle composition is beautiful, esp. the twigs and leaves at the bottom. I believe all digital files require post-processing to some extent. Here some contrast and slight saturation increase would help. Dan's workshop with curves is a good indicator. Regards,
Hakan
Tue
(91564) 2007-11-23 14:15
Hej Bulent,
The autumnal colours you captured in this photo are fantastic and very beautiful and it's great that we can see them twice. The calm water is a great mirror. The leafs and branches in the bottom of the shot are a good inclusion too. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars
cunejo200
(7281) 2007-11-23 15:02
Hello Bulent,
Fredericsburg is indeed full of scenic vistas worthy of being photographed. As a matter of fact I passed by this lake a few weeks ago. The reflection is quite beautiful in this autumn composition. Danilo
mursaloglu
(8682) 2007-11-23 15:58
Bulent bey
ellerinize saglik harika bir sonbahar görünümü olmuş. Özellikle yansimanin güzelligi ve renklerin dolgunlugu çok ama çok güzel uymus. Tebrikler ihsan
gunbud
(34066) 2007-11-23 20:23
Hi Bulent,
Stunningly beautiful reflection of the lovely autumn colors captured in the calm waters of the Twin Lakes to contrast with the lovely white clouds. Excellent note about the rich history of this locale during the early years of the Republic.
Regards, Tom
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2007-11-24 2:46
Hi Bulent
Amazing autumn colours. Nice composition with the reflections of the forest in the water, creating an interesting symmetry. Lovely place :).
Have a nice day.
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2007-11-24 4:24
Hi Bulent
Picture is well composed with the treees and a nice automnal color. Excellent light also
Well done
Bertrand
danos
(110407) 2007-11-24 4:54
Hello Bulent,
I get jealous too because here in Greece i cannot see or even more to take a photo such Autumnal landscapes as i see in a lot of photographs of friends of TE.Yous is very nice with these colourful leafs, to steel the show.The reflections are marvellous as the nice foreground that decorated with these thin branches.Informative your note too.Well done Bulent.
Have a nice weekend,Danos
setenay
(7706) 2007-11-24 5:59
Bülent Bey Merhaba ,
Yedigöller gibi burası,insanı mutlu eden bir ortam,çok güzel sonbahar renklerinin ayna gibi gölde harika yansıması çok hoş.Elinize sağlık.Selam ve Saygılarımla.Değerli Bookmarkınızı aldım maille bildirdim ama belki size ulaşmamıştır.Sonsuz teşekkürler ederim.
setenay
emjleclercq
(15778) 2007-11-24 13:51
I believe you must be pretty happy with that Autumn view, with is also original since the colors are softer than in many of them. The reflection is excelellent, but the large part of blue grey water with the floating leaf was largely enough to make it a very nice view.
All the best,
Emmanuem
Bluejeans
(64251) 2007-11-24 14:12
Ola amigo ,
uqe foto fantastica , tem umas lindas cores de outono , gostei muito dos reflexos sobre a agua , muito bonito o ponto de visão , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Angshu
(56760) 2007-11-24 20:41
Hello Professor "A"
Excellent colours of autumn, beautiful variances in colour along the shoreline. This is one aspect what I miss in my country, where most of the trees are evergreen & not deciduous. I am not sure about the higher reaches of the Himalayas, but I don't think, even there the beauty of such fall colors would be so evident. Your incorporating the leaves and branches in the FG helps provide depth.
With Warmest Regards
Angshuman
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2007-11-25 1:51
bu son zamanlarda yüklediğiniz en güzel fotoğraf sevgili profesör... şiir gibi gerçekten... o ön plandaki kuru dallar dantel gibi, çok yakışmış... elinize sağlık...
selamlar
korkut
PixelTerror
(0) 2007-11-25 10:05
Hi Bulent,
lovely autumn view with superb reflection, I like the soft light that produces nice fall colors but not too saturated, also the foreground bushes and floating leaves give it great depth, which is definitely a plus.
Have a nice sunday JY
jwmunro
(286) 2007-11-25 15:38
Hello Bulent -
This is a very nice image and evocative of the season. I like the strong reflections and the diagonal placement of the tree line. The shrubbery in the FG was a good composition inclusion. The more I look at this image I think the trees at the far end of the lake are really pushing the right side of the histogram. Also, I feel the image is tilting just a bit to the left. Even with these two comments the scene works and is well done.
Thank you for sharing.
John
axiotea
(21651) 2007-11-25 21:06
Hello Bulent
Great reflections captured in the mirror like lake doubling the visual impact of these colorful trees and cloudy sky. I like the smooth effect of the water surface, the autumnal colors and the inclusion of the branches in FG adding depth to the scene.
Cheers
Marilyn
hdl
(7035) 2007-11-26 4:32
Hi Bulent. Splendid autumn colours, nicely reflected in the lake. A very nice composition!
dmarizz
(2796) 2007-11-26 8:03
Hi Bulent,
the place is interesting (and the note too, as usual). The picture does not "pop-up" too much, due to the complicated lighting. If you don't mind, I'll try a WS. Ciao, Dario.
kdialyna
(3148) 2007-11-26 8:15
Who can stop him self to make a photo, in front of this view?
I think no one.
Like from a dream your photo Bulent wakes up all the senses.
Amazing composition where the colors have the main role.
Very good idea the small branches to the foreground gives the sense of depth.
My best regards my friend.
Kostas
rigoletto
(34279) 2007-11-26 12:45
Merhaba Dear Professor,
Very nice contribution by you for autumnal celebrations in TE. Besides the reflected colorful trees, the bottom attracts me the most. Very beautiful vertical cadrage...
Best regards,
Deniz
nes7
(735) 2007-11-26 14:05
Manzarayı, sonbaharın renklerini, göle vuran yansımaları, dikey kadraj seçimini beğendim. Her an suya ve alttaki bitkilere değecekmişim gibi geldi. Elinize sağlık...
kmarscher
(2887) 2007-11-26 19:01
Congratulations on finding just the right spot for this great shot of the autumn colors. The foreground adds the needed depth.
fkokol
(1636) 2007-11-28 11:25
Harika sonbahar manzarasi. Renkler ve derinlik goz alici. Ellerinize saglik,
figen
Emile
(20352) 2007-11-29 21:33
Hola Bulent.
Beautiful autumn scene with an impressive and well captured reflection on the lake. Excellent colors contrast and POV. Nice use of vertical format in this wonderful shot.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.
AiresSantos
(56155) 2007-11-29 23:55
Hi Bulent
Amazing autumn colours in this very nice composition. I like vertical format and lovely reflections
Thanks and have a nice weekend
Aires
anducina
(8407) 2007-11-30 1:23
Beautiful autumn trees with their reflections, I like the water-reflected blue sky and those plants on the FG. Excellent vertical framing.
AROBN54
(11475) 2007-11-30 6:46
Warm greetings, Bulent!
What incredible reflections! The water is so glass calm the reflections are perfect. I like the framing in the foreground with those grasses and the colors are wonderful. Even that lovely sky is reflected in the water. This is just beautiful! Thank you and warmest regards!!
Shelly
Floydian
(30970) 2007-11-30 8:25
Hello Bulent,
I come from an era were there was only one film who was the reference in photographing landscapes...the Fuji Velvia 50 iso.
I used this film for many many years on landscape and macro photogrpahy. There was only one reason, deep saturated colours with superb high contrast. Projecting these slides was a feest for the eye...but scanning was the downside. Not a single scanner could handle that dynamic range which that film created.
So from that intro i come to this photo. Although all ingredients are there in this wonderful composition, i would personally boost up the colours on the trees. Boost them so far up that the red and yellow were starting to shine....shine like a Velvia. But that is me, i always think like this when i see a potential Velvia landscape like yours is. so please forgive me if you think different. If you like it like this it's okay by me, i can live with your version, because the view is stunning....wish i stood there..!!!
Have a nice weekend, Henk
isabela_sor
(47748) 2007-11-30 12:52
Beauty of autumn!Pure beauty! I love all those natural colors and well composed shot
I think you love autumn :)
Hugs
huahoa
(3698) 2007-12-01 12:35
Hi Bulent,
A very nice autumnal shot with many beautiful colours.
I visited your website and I found it very interesting.
Have a nice weekend
TFS
Hoa
mesutilgim
(0) 2007-12-02 5:12
Selam sevgili Bülent,
Muhteşem bri sonbahar görüntüsü ! Bakış açısı da, kompozisyon da, renkler de harika. Dik format'ı kullanmış olmanda bu güzel görüntüyü daha keyifli hale getirmiş. Ön plandaki dallar işin kreması !
Ellerine sağlık, tebrikler
Selam ve sevgilerle
MESUT ILGIM
crckt
(7222) 2007-12-02 11:20
Hi Bulent,
The fall colors are swesome as it is, you capture the reflection as an added bonus. Really nice.
Regards,
Shaeri
jemaflor
(146274) 2007-12-07 3:34
Hi Bulent,
Nice view, well framed with this vertical format, dgood effect with fall colours for leaves.
Silvio1953
(220577) 2007-12-09 7:23
Hi Bulent, superb reflections of those splendid trees in autumnal dress, wonderful colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
jmcl
(14535) 2007-12-09 22:02
hi Bulent,
A beautiful bit of peace and nature from you .. I love the color .. the water .. I love how the foreground leaves draw me into this.
It feels leaning to the left to me .. after I wrote this I red you comments on it .. I always find leveling lakes especially hard .. lately I have tried to use the trees as a guide .. I came to this from self study .. I think that is what my eye keys on more than the actual line of the shore .. very nice image .. a wonderful serenity.
take care,
John
MLINES
(12516) 2007-12-10 14:21
Hi Bulent. A beautiful photo with fine colours and excellent perspective to get the various diagonals into this image. TFS. Murray.
belido
(19934) 2007-12-11 2:20
Hi Bulent,
this image would work better than a painting in my room wall for sure. The idea to include the foreground leaves was just perfect to provide a wide dof. The reflection on the water of those colorful trees create an interesting horizontal symetry. Indeed a beautiful view and great shot! Very well done!
Best regards from Brazil,
Carlos
Grelibre
(1534) 2007-12-20 13:34
Hi Bulent,
It's a nice shot ! Colors are beautiful and i like miror !
Very well composition !
Seb
yso
(4146) 2007-12-22 7:41
Hi Bulent,
Thanks for your comment on my reflection, yours is just ... perfect ! I like specially the foreground to complete the trees. Of course colors are great.
Best Regards,
Yves
serp2000
(47063) 2007-12-24 21:49
Privet, Bulent,
I see tipical russian automn's landscape...somewhere in Ural...or another place in the Middle Russia.Great!
Marry Christmas To You and Happy New Year!
With the best wishes from West Ural, Russia,
Serghei
markogts
(1130) 2008-01-27 12:19
Great DOF, with freground and background sharp. A bit weak contrast maybe (the sky is "poor"), but very pleasant colours. Nice "frozen" water surface, interesting composition.
scobert
(5355) 2008-01-30 18:45
Hello Bulent,
This is a gorgeous fall scenic indeed. I have only been in Virginia once, in the early Summer, and I was very impressed with the beauty and the diversity of Virginia. When my wife and I drove on the out-of-the-way highways, we virtually had the roads to ourselves. We also visited Fredricksburg and the National Historic Site was well worth the visit. I wonder what the Civil War soldiers who fought at this battlefield would think of the suburban sprawl that exists there today. Poor old Burnside didn't have the imagination that Lee had and he was also handicapped by the rigid Union chain of command. Beautiful photo and very interesting commentary!
Stan
bizsu
(1015) 2008-01-31 9:06
Merhaba Bülent,
Beautiful autumn landscape. Likes the trees are reflected in the water.Great shot.TFS.
Best regards, Zsú
zmey
(7335) 2008-04-03 6:21
merhaba bulent
a beautiful autumn setting here. pleasantly balanced composition with nicely timid colors. maybe a tad too timid, but that can be explaind by what appears to be lack of sunshine in this one. still, excellent sharpness and overall smoothness. the note is excellent too.
my compliments and TFS
kristaps
BWJ
(3094) 2008-06-24 18:12
Hello Bulent,
Lovely cumulus clouds and bright blue sky along with the brilliant colors of autumn trees curving around the lake are all reflected in their powerful glory in the still water. You have a perfect mirrow image. It is a magnificent shot!
Warm wishes,
Betty
denisn72
(8314) 2008-10-02 18:03
HI Bulent
Excellent reflection of those autumnal coloured trees on the lake. It is so soft and pure on the lake! Details and colours are excellent. I like the vertical format . The atmosphere seems calm and pleasant. I like that one! Well done!
Best regards
Denis!
sucaattin
(666) 2008-10-11 5:39
Merhaba,
Fotoğraflarınızın hepsi birbirinden güzel. Tebrikler. İçerisinde bulunduğumuz mevsim nedeniyle ben bu fotoğrafı daha çok beğendim. Gözünüze, elinize sağlık.
jackpkn
(863) 2009-09-13 16:37
Wooow! Postcard! Looks like a tale book drawing. Great capture! Nature colors are incredible! Regards from Brazil, Jáed.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Bulent Atalay (batalay)
(41261)
- Genre: Ôïðïèåóßåò
- Medium: ¸ã÷ñùìï
- Date Taken: 2007-11-12
- Categories: Öýóç
- Camera: Nikon D-70, 18-70mm DX Zoom Nikkor
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- ¸êäïóç öùôïãñáößáò: Ðñùôüôõðç Ýêäïóç, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2007-11-21 7:42
- ÁãáðçìÝíá: 1 [view]
Discussions
- To Wandering_Dan: regarding the ws... (2)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-21 09:21 - To dorte_s_t: colors of fall... (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-21 10:11 - To stego: Twin lakes... (2)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-21 03:11 - To chpp: tilt... (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-22 11:01 - To dvlazar: the angle... (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-22 09:22 - To delic: Virginia (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-23 12:35 - To meltemi: colors of fall... (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-23 03:30 - To setenay: Tesekkür ederim (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-24 06:33 - To dmarizz: ws (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-26 08:34 - To kdialyna: Autumnal colors (1)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-26 08:36 - To Floydian: color saturation... (2)
by batalay, last updated 2007-11-30 09:28 - To belido: Workshop... (2)
by batalay, last updated 2007-12-11 05:34 - To zmey: Twin Lakes (2)
by batalay, last updated 2008-04-02 04:09