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Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Amy — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:14:24 -0000

I love Image 1 AND Image 2, and how they relate to each other. Either one could be the cover shot ;-)

Interesting that you are starting to include people in your landscapes - the beginnings of a new direction perhaps?

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Alec — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:36:24 -0000

BA,

Good to hear from you brotherman. I thought the orange hat was nice as well. But there was no "design" in it. We were both wearing stocking caps and gloves. Brrrrr....his just happened to be orange and it worked. :)

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Alec — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:35:14 -0000

"If its above 25 degrees, its warm."

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Alec — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:34:28 -0000

Hey KG,

I love the question. I'm not sure I did find it until Monday (shot with Travis) and I'm not sure why. You'll see this in the next set of images. Maybe it was my an anticipation of strong east winds and WANTING to play with that condition. I've rarely been on Lake Superior for that and so it was a real treat. Both Travis and I finished saying, "That was really fun." If you were a fly on the wall you would have seen PLAY. I also think that getting stuck and unstuck has become a regular part of my work. I almost expect both to happen on any given outing.

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Alec — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:30:35 -0000

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the kind words. The first image was a 2 second exposure. I shot as fast as I could on some variations in composition. The light was going away fast, the clouds were changing shape and color fast. One of the things I've seen in myself over the years is the images I get when I'm forced to let go...they're always my favorite...as is this one.

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Kevin — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:21:53 -0000

I love image 1, Alec. How long was the exposure?

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Kimberely — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:59:58 -0000

AJ,

I am glad you could get away and enjoy the weekend. Outside and shooting is better than anything else, difficult or not.

I enjoy Image 1 and 2 but my favorite is Image 3 (hey Travis!). I love the story with Travis in the shot and I can almost hear the roaring waves crashing against the shore. It looks cold...windy...

Were you able to find play in your shooting during the weekend?

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Bryan Allen — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:55:54 -0000

Nice work Alec. I love the one with Travis in it. Awesome shot. Orange hat rocks in the color design.

Re: Landscape Photography: Lake Superior Memorial Day Weekend

Travis — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:24:00 -0000

Like all three images, especially the third................you said it, there was a lot of work this weekend to get some nice images. Its great to get into these situations and figure out how to work, be successful or not, and to refine your workflow & tools. Waders are on the top of my list. Its pretty amazing to go from image one where the Lake is like glass and the very next day 4 foot waves and the tide on the beach is 6 to 8 foot. I just thought of this but I wish we would have captured some sound at Twin Points, I can still hear the thunderous sound when the waves were hitting the the rock wall at the point. Can't wait to see the B/W images. Hey, at least it did not snow!

Travis