Inspiring Photo: A New Day #11063006

A New Day

Uploaded: November 07, 2010

Description

f/13, 1/100 sec, ISO 400; EF 17-40L USM @ 25 mm;

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 25.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Kathleen R. Struckle November 07, 2010

Beautiful color and lighting. #1324863

Joannie Bertucci November 07, 2010

Now this one is spectacular Stephen! The composition, lighting, exposure, color, details, tones and contrasts are exceptionally beautiful! #9019572

Monica Mermoz November 07, 2010

Gorgeous, Stephen! Beautiful lighting, colors and composition. #9019615

Jeff E Jensen November 07, 2010

Wow, Stephen, I got lost here for a few minutes. In my head, I'm sitting in the door of my tent, lacing up my boots, getting ready for another day of battling the fat cutthroat trout that are cruising this lake. It also reminds me that I did not spend nearly enough time camping/fishing this year.
Fantastic image Stephen! #9019651

Tammy M. Anderson November 07, 2010

This is a beauty, Stephen. Comp. colors, and light are just perfect. Hope to see this again. Picture perfect! #9019661

Stephen Shoff November 07, 2010

As I look through people's albums on BP, I'm always impressed by the caliber of photography and artistry I see. That makes your comments on mine even more appreciated. Thank you for taking the time.

Jeff -- the only fishing I did this year was phishing for photos. But I could tell you a few stories about this lake. #9019771

Brenda K. Beatty November 07, 2010

I'd love a canoe out on this lake on a day like you had here. So peacefull #9019867

Susan M. Reynolds November 07, 2010

Absolutely STUNNING photo, Stephen. I just LoVe it :) Wouldn't change a thing here...looks like it should be in an outdoors or travel magazine!
Where was this taken? Anywhere nearby around here?
I'm still up for the Apple Hill trip, just trying to find out what day will work best to go without rain :)
#9019915

Stephen Shoff November 07, 2010

Thank you, Susan. This is Gull Lake. I was around the corner of the lake (about 100 yards away and facing Mike's direction) while he was taking his picture.

I sent you an BP-mail about about the Apple Hill suggestion. Don't know if you got it our not...lets take this one off-line. #9019924

Michael Kelly November 07, 2010

Absolutely a stunning shot Stephen. Everything about is is perfect and as someone already said I would not change a thing.

You really captured the essence of the day and the lake with this one. I think we will be seeing this one again. #9019968

Dale Hardin November 08, 2010

Absolutely beautiful Stephen. Reminds me of the color you see in the fall on Stephen's pass in Washington. Lovely. #9021058

Debbie E. Payne November 08, 2010

Stephen - Count me in with the "It's Perfect" crowd. I love the colors especially the different blues and greens and even a bit of cyan pulled in. Lovely, indeed. #9021562

Carla Capra Anderson November 08, 2010

I'm in with the 'Perfect' crowd, Stephen.
I especially enjoy those reflections and the soft light filtering through the trees.
Just lovely!
;) CC #9021608

Stephen Shoff November 08, 2010

Thank you phellos. #9022041

Anthony L. Mancuso November 08, 2010

Congrats on the excellent image and all of the well deserved accolades Stephen.. #9022144

Aimee C. Eisaman November 09, 2010

Love the feel of this image...the sunlight coming thru the trees and the boat on the shore. The fall colors give it a cheery touch. While I think it's an awesome shot I'm just wondering about the straightness of it. The shoreline in the distance goes down hill. Isn't that crooked? I'm not being smart...really want to know if that is an issue or if going by the trees more in this instance is better. :~) #9023072

Stephen Shoff November 09, 2010

That's one of questions I expected about this picture, Aimee. My answer, I don't know. I wasn't standing square to the shoreline. I was shooting in a 45-60 degee angle to it. That could cause a perspective shift. Other "reality checks" include the boat which is consistent and the ridgeline behind the lake. That ridge does run at a downhill angle as pictured. I tried a straightened version...the trees didn't look too askew, but the sun star shifted too far to the edge of the composition. #9023155

Dale Hardin November 09, 2010

Aimee, you know I'm a straightness nut, and I of course checked it out because of the optical illusion caused by the shoreline.

The key is the reflections in the water. Reflections are always straight and if you throw a grid on the image and move the image so that the reflections line up on the lines you'll see that it's right on. Well done Stephen. #9023233

Joan E. Hoffman November 09, 2010

Absolutely perfect Stephen! This really reminds me of a painting by Tom Thompson called "The Pool" but the lighting is even better #9023402

Aimee C. Eisaman November 09, 2010

Okay I see how it works now....thanks for strightening me out! LOL #9023514

Dale Hardin November 09, 2010

LOL. "straightening you out" Almost missed that one. Good line. #9023652

Teresa H. Hunt November 09, 2010

Stephen this is really beautiful! Like Jeff, I could get lost in this picture. Though instead of fishing, I'd rather explore the woods. :)

Congrats on the EP #9024094

Ellen H. Robertson November 09, 2010

Before I scrolled down I knew this one has winner written all over it.

This is just beautiful and it is one of those shots that has people being there. Does that make sense?? #9024262

Carla Capra Anderson November 10, 2010

Congrats on your EP, Stephen.
Beautiful image.
;) CC #9025369

Peter W. Marks November 10, 2010

There is nothing else to say about this one Stephen. Superb. #9025703

Stephen Shoff November 10, 2010

Dale, you've stated your "reflection rule" several times and never remember to apply it. Thank you for attention to detail.

Once again, I'm overwhelmed by the positive feedback on one of my postings. Thank you all. #9026694

Rita K. Connell November 10, 2010

just getting back.... this is beautiful and like jeff this brings a memory of back packing up in canada and this is some what a few we had.

beautiful and congratulation on the EP #9026791

Stephen Shoff November 10, 2010

Dale..."I" never remember to apply it. Clearly, you always do.

#9026839

Dale Hardin November 10, 2010

LOL. I knew what you meant Stephen. And I've been caught many times by Phellos for missing it. #9026981

Kathleen Nealon November 12, 2010

Stephen, this is a beautiful image. All of the components are working to create a scene I would love to enter and stay awhile. I do have one suggestion and that would be to neutralize the bark on the aspens. The golden glow is wonderful throughout but I would prefer it toned down on the trees. #9030791

Stephen Shoff November 12, 2010

Kathe, I would too, but I couldn't find a way to accomplish it. I believe color is reflected from more trees to the right of the frame, so the color is probably real. The golden glow does contribute to the ambiance. #9030966

Katarina Mansson December 06, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD Stephen! #9082739

Michael Lynch December 06, 2010

A real beauty of a shot. CONGRATULATIONS ! #9082789

Nikki McDonald December 06, 2010

Beautiful and the vertical crop is perfect. Congratulations on the POTD #9082790

Tammy M. Anderson December 06, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful POTD. #9082804

Patti Coblentz December 06, 2010

Beautiful colors and light..I love the water reflections and shadows of the trees as one part of the comp, working beautifully with the golden foliage of the aspens...this is truly lovely and worth every honor it receives...congratulations on your POTD! #9082811

Joy Rector December 06, 2010

congrats on the POTD #9082830

Usman M. Bajwa December 06, 2010

Wonderful light on the fall colored trees, Stephen. CONGRATZ on the POTD!

UB. #9082862

Joan E. Hoffman December 06, 2010

I just knew we would see this one again, Stephen!!! Congratulations on the POTD! #9082954

Rita K. Connell December 06, 2010

awesome congratulation on the POTD #9083001

Aimee C. Eisaman December 06, 2010

Whoohooo congrats on the POTD Stephen! Phantastic! :~) #9083010

Cathy Barrows December 06, 2010

Congrats on your gorgeous POTD #9083077

Carla Capra Anderson December 06, 2010

Hi Stephen;
How wonderful!
Congratulations on this well deserving POTD!!
;) CC #9083100

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 06, 2010

Ooooohhh Stephen! This is totally gorgeous!

Congrats on this beautiful POTD, hope we see Gold on it as a winner..

jo ann c. #9083106

Kathleen Nealon December 06, 2010

OUTSTANDING. Congratulations on your POTD. #9083107

Ann H. Belus December 06, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful POTD, Stephen! #9083162

Nancyj E. Hovey December 06, 2010

Definate WOW factor with this one. Excellent presentation. I love how the sun is peaking thru the branches of those gorgeous trees!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #9083211

Anthony L. Mancuso December 06, 2010

Huge congrats on your awesome POTD Stephen!! #9083223

Anthony L. Mancuso December 06, 2010

Huge congrats on your awesome POTD Stephen!! #9083224

Dianna Murphy December 06, 2010

Congrats on a great image and the POTD. #9083250

Jeff E Jensen December 06, 2010

Congrats Stephen! I'd be willing to bet that we'll see this one again. #9083285

Michael Kelly December 06, 2010

Wonderful recognition of this outstanding photo Stephen!

I love the fact I can say I was there when you shot it. #9083503

Teresa H. Hunt December 06, 2010

Congratulations on your POTD! :) #9083536

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 06, 2010

Beautiful scenery and light Stephen, congratulations! #9083559

Dale Hardin December 06, 2010

Congratulations Stephen. This is a great honor and a perfect image to receive it. Well done. #9083587

Amanda D. Austwick December 06, 2010

Stunning lighting and scenery, Congratulations! #9083617

Susan M. Reynolds December 06, 2010

Congratulations Stephen! As I stated before this is an absolutely STUNNING photo! Try entering it in some travel or outdoor magazines :) Beautiful! #9083641

Sheri Camarda December 06, 2010

Beautiful! I can almost smell the fragrance of the aspens, sun & lake. Hmmmm lovely!

Congratulations on your POTD #9083859

Ellen H. Robertson December 06, 2010

OUTSTANDING!!! This shot is so beautiful.

CONGRATS #9083937

Shirley A. Kinney December 06, 2010

Awesome capture, Stephen. Congrats on your POTD. #9083977

Angie M. Davis December 06, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous colors and light. Love it!!! Congrats on your POTD!! #9084343

Bill Treadway December 06, 2010

No technical stuff from me. This is just a great image. My only question might be the whether the fish in the lake are cutthroat. Job Well Done. #9084373

Graeme yew Chow December 06, 2010

Oustandig perpective, lights and colors, Stephen.Congrats ! #9084457

Stephen Shoff December 06, 2010

I thank each of you for taking the time to respond to the POTD.

Bill T and sorry, Jeff -- no, I don't think there are any cutthroat in this lake. It is a very heavily stocked lake, mostly with Rainbow trout and Alpers. There are some native trout (German or Brown?, I don't remember). The Lake is Gull Lake on the June Lake Loop, just off Hwy 395 in California between Mammoth Mountain and Mono Lake. #9084478

Mary K. Robison December 07, 2010

Congratulations on your well earned POTD, Stephen ~
lovely outdoor scene. #9085472

Richard D. Love December 07, 2010

Congratulations, Stephen. The light and colors are astonishing. Well done.

Rick #9086034

December 09, 2010

All I can say is "wow". #9089695

Alex T. Mizuno December 30, 2010

Beautiful color and lighting! Congratulations on your POTD Stephen!! #9131987

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

You & 6

Love It!

Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Stephen Shoff.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.

My Profile

My Photo Shows

My Photos

My BetterPholio

My Messages

My Courses

Description

Comments

Get Constructive Critiques

Did You Know?