a touch of color
brush painting
Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 27 March 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
This photo kind of reminds me of Chinese brush painting... I was thinking about making it black and white to emphasize the effect, but I really like how you can see the reflection of the sunrise starting on the water.
I'm sorry I've been on and off MIA this past week or two. Midterms have fallen upon me with a crash and I'm scrambling to even get enough sleep, let alone do well in my exams. I'm going around to everyone today, but I'll probably be sporadic for the next few days.
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Photo taken at the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan on December 16, 2007.
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. - Shawshank Redemption
rain girl from Delhi, India
this is soooooooooooooooooooo beautiful...like frame it n put on ur wall :)
27 Mar 2008 8:50am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
You were right to retain color with this . . it really captures the stillness of a hazy dawn. Remarkable image.
27 Mar 2008 9:51am
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A lovely composition and that shimmer on the water really is worth saving. An excellent image.
27 Mar 2008 11:24am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful rolling hills down to the water, with the mist a totally relaxing image e.
Good luck with your exams.
27 Mar 2008 12:02pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is beautiful as it is; the soft blues contrast nicely with the dark foliage. BW would be fine, but this is wonderful, peaceful, restful. Bravo!
27 Mar 2008 12:32pm
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Terrific composition. I love the layered look.
27 Mar 2008 3:07pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful e. I'm glad you didn't make it black and white it would've lost some of its impact - I personally think the image is great just like this
27 Mar 2008 5:26pm
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Yes - good idea to keep the color - adds just a bit of warmth to your lovely capture.
27 Mar 2008 6:21pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
A beautiful shot - there is so much depth to the shot and the composition is excellent. Well done
27 Mar 2008 8:41pm
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Fantastic creation e,...beautiful tones and lighting ,which would have lost in b/w..good decision,pal...
Billy...
28 Mar 2008 12:58am
Shrig from United States
How beautiful is this?! I'm rather in love with the water and the boats, myself.
I love your quotes as well. The one from Shawshank is always a great one. :)
28 Mar 2008 1:15am
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Very very lovely, e.!! Well done and seen! Good luck with those midterms... ;-)
28 Mar 2008 1:39am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Very beautiful, and the blue tones are very effective at calming the mood. Would make a wonderful scroll.
28 Mar 2008 2:22am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
It certainly looks like a sumi-e and I like it very much! You might give it a try in B&W...just to let us see the difference and how an original sumi-e might have looked!
28 Mar 2008 3:09am
Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand
Beautiful rolling hills, nice composition , well done!
28 Mar 2008 4:00am
juant3 from Bremen, Germany
This is just a fantastic shot e. I think it did paid off to get up so early! Good luck with your exams and thanks always for you comments!
28 Mar 2008 10:36pm
ally (: from Singapore, Singapore
i think leaving the few colours there are left there adds dimension to this picture :D
29 Mar 2008 1:39pm
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
If you're so busy you shouldn't post such a good picture - it will only attract comments and increase your round times lol!
Dan
30 Mar 2008 4:27am
Nikon D40X
1/30 second
F/4.0
ISO 720
82 mm (35mm equiv.)