color peak in vermont, a photo from Vermont, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Peter (pboehringer), this one's for you ;)) and you know what i mean...

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so... yup, this is it, fall peak colors of new england, flashing reds mixed with golden yellows and evergreens... and a nice cloud here or there. if you're lucky...

actually, this was meant to be more of a late evening trial shot (i did not like the 'weak' sky), but the next afternoon when we returned to the spot (burbee pond near the puny town of west townshend) all the reds had already dropped to the ground and the sky was even weaker, almost white; on top of that, due to wind the pond was no longer mirror... so, we'll have to put up with this.

some folks will accuse me of oversaturating: i'll take none of that for this one. the colors are real and anyone who has visited new england in it's fall peak would side with me (i think). of course, for the real 'burning views' you have to visit the slopes on late evening or early morning: during the mid-day harsh light the colors seem much duller. i will take full responsibility for the blown out cloud on the left though. once i install my newly acquired LR2 enabling me to wark on my RAW files i'll see if i can make the post better.

ON A SIDE NOTE: if you ever decide to visit vermont in this time of the year, make sure you have made hotel reservations wayyy in advance... on weekends, EVERYTHING is full, starting from cockroach infested rat-holes to 400-600 usd/night (seasonal price) new england bead & breakfast places featuring tennis courts and dress-up dinners in the middle of fields and slopes. also, i have to warn you, you are sure to face heavy TRAFFIC on otherwise abandoned country-side roads.

LAST WARNING: beware of folks looking sideways while steering their BMW's, Lexuses and Hummers straight at you.

speak of RECESSION, huh... :))

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JanD (0) 2008-10-13 10:22

Howdy Kristaps!
Amazing landscape. Wonderful colors. Very good saturation.
Regards!

Manuel1982 (1142) 2008-10-13 10:30

Hi Kristaps,
great shot. The beautiful autumn colours make your photo very attractive and special. I especially like your composition with the wonderful tree and the water reflections.

Well done

Manuel

devimeuxbe (58557) 2008-10-13 10:33

Hi Kristaps
Very beautifull automnals colors in this composition. You also get a perfect reflection.
Very nice
Bertrand

jorgi (3810) 2008-10-13 10:37

Hi Kristaps,

you clearly did exaggerated with saturation here ;P.
Here we have autumn to and it is so wonderful seeing such sceneries...so vivid with colours, so strong and powerful. Hard to believe it but it is true. I myself like this "weak" sky...I think it provides most elegant, gentle background to captured scenery and gives the screaming colours all the priority and glory they deserve. And it probably comes from raw, right? :)

Warm regards,
Jeri

Floydian (30970) 2008-10-13 10:47

Hi Kristaps,
You lucky ******
Man this are the the ones that meakes me want to go over there. See those colours, how wonderful. Let's dive in to it and stay for ten days and shoot for at least 100gb of images ;-)
A great shot and you really make me jealous on these kind of pictures.
Regards, Henk

belido (19934) 2008-10-13 10:56

Hi Kristaps,

it looks artificially colored! The reflection adds a lot in this compo. It duplicates all that beauty. I don't know people are afraid of the intense colors. I don't think it's oversaturated and I will find strange if someone says that...regarding the cloud at the left, you are right, working with raw could fix that easily. I don't think the nd grad would be the best choice since it would bring exposure varitation between the sky and the reflected area...it doesn't work well in this case (in my opinion). It's a very good shot, do not blame yourself :)
Abraço,
Carlos

calexica (1247) 2008-10-13 11:27

Hey Kristaps,
Amazing autumnal scenery. The different shades of red make for a truly stunning composition. I love the reflections in the water. Congratulations!!!
Greetings,
Natasha

denisn72 (8314) 2008-10-13 13:00

Hello Kristaps
That's a great compositon! I like the vivid autumnal colors and the soft blue sky. The reflection is nice and I particularly like the lonely red tree on the right. Excellent point of view and presentation! Cheers!
Best regards
Denis!

chris04stop (6805) 2008-10-13 13:39

Thanks for this wonderful pic. I remember, I remember, I remember...Your photo rememers me when, SO many years ago, I was in N.W with my loved husband and we so often went to New England for the week-end. Especially during the Fall. And those
colors! Yes, thanks for this great shot of my old and finished life. Ciao,
Anna Paola

noborders (1010) 2008-10-13 16:06

Splendid ! I like it because it's not a mere copy of the reality, we can see some personal interpretation and the fact that it is not super sharp gives it the impression of a painting... Very nice, compliments !
Cath.

Waylim (25436) 2008-10-13 16:15

Krsitpas,
I will come here to see these colors for myself on of this day. I was considering it for this year, but couldn't make it work with our schedule. And it's hard to predict when is the peak. I'm sure it's beautiful regardless of the peak time for the fall colors. This one is just fantastic, more than I ever imagin it to be, with the reflections of this hills, it like double the intensity of the colors. I'm in awe with this beautiful scene. Thanks
Way

Greg1949 (9011) 2008-10-13 17:14

Nice one Kristaps, I like it all as it is perfect for color and crispness and pov but I lke most the tree on the right that looks so very different in the reflection than in the direct on view, it shows how the light works and how subtle changes in pov angle make huge differences in the shot.

Greg

gunbud (34066) 2008-10-13 18:06

Hi Kristaps,
What a brilliant aray of lush autumn colors seen against the lovely pastel sky as they make a striking reflection in the tranquil beaver swamp.
Excellent sharpness and clear focus to this stunning autumn image.
It is true that the colors are already fully saturated by mother nature.
Regards, Tom

shevchenko (20560) 2008-10-13 20:53

Hi Kristaps,
Fanscinating view, hot color burning the the mountain in autumn, good pov to include reflection and bright sunny sky, lovely natural environment,distinct image, perfect shoot.
Ally

alexisborel (755) 2008-10-14 0:47

Hi Kristaps
It's an autumn colorfull picture you give us.
With this golden light, it seems unreal. Red tree entering in picture give an excellent effect, and cloud on left is wind blurred
Have a good day
Alexis

delkoo (68) 2008-10-14 1:54

hi kristaps
what an awesome shot! Great reflection and colors...and such a beautiful scenary.

Well done,
didier

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2008-10-14 2:08

Beautiful autumn picture of this wonderful place. Very well captured with warm moodish autumn colours. Great brightness in this photo.
Best wishes,
Achim

hispic (9658) 2008-10-14 2:20

Hello Kristaps,
Strikingly vibrant vermilion colors are really beautiful. You have captured the real 'burning views' at the best time with excellent composition.
Regards, Hisashi

ifanik (21679) 2008-10-14 6:38

Is this place in paradise?
When you go there?!!!!
Well done my friend
Excellent photo
Best regards
Nick

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-10-14 7:34

A great unique view, fantastic poetic cadrage!
The contrast, clor and exposure are great, greetings, A.

JorgeCK (2620) 2008-10-14 8:26

Hi Kristaps,
wonderful landscape and lovely warm colors.
Thank you for sharing
joRge

Merline (0) 2008-10-14 8:43

Hi Kristaps,
it looks the way I imagine it...I particularly appreciate that tree and its reflection, the glowing so warm colors...and the dark grey metallic tones in the pond. And that you have not sharpened it more, it has something of a painting and a delicate look. I do like the sky as it is, as we thus focus more on the rest of the scenery. Very beautiful and very good work, with an interesting and amusing note too! :)

Michèle

wishlist (4133) 2008-10-14 10:47

Hi Kristaps,
this is awesome man. I'm simply amazed by all the different shades of red that you put into your sensor to deliver this great work. Everything work really fine, from sharpness, colors, pov, lighting to the final touch which is the reflection, which is the great addition in my opinion. It's so pleasant to look at this picture..thanks for sharing with us.
Regards,

Igor

baba_flies (8829) 2008-10-14 10:53

Hello Kristaps! I must admit I am a little jealous :))))) On the other hand your side note does not sound too promising and I heard many stories about the tourist streams that move up from the big towns to "experience" country life. I am staying at my weekend home for the whole week and fall is peaking to the max and I just saw the leaves fly away from one of my favorite trees and the beauty has left forever, a little wind and there it goes, so you cannot wait for a second chance but take what is offered, meaning that I understand what you talk about :))) Lovely post indeed and I like your soft approach, it gives the picture a sentimental touch, another season has come and left ... Barbara.

dkeus31 (27739) 2008-10-14 10:57

Hi Kristaps ,
wow, these are colors! saturated to the right amount, I like it, specially the red one, as a good subject right on the good spot
didier

tiagoalmeida (1475) 2008-10-14 11:28

hello,
very nice landscape i like very much this colours.
this reflexion on water is very beautiful too.
congratulations
tiago

delic (6735) 2008-10-14 12:35

Ah, the peerless NE foliage. The hill is a bit too distant to enjoy the colors, but the reflection and the nicely positioned orange tree on the right more than make up for that. Got more? Ciao,
Hakan

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-10-14 14:29

Hi Kristaps,
it looks like it's been all said already...
Well, SUPERB effort my friend! Fall in New England at its very best : fantastic framing, sharpness, and colors. My compliments!
Have a good day, see ya soon.
Fulvio.

daddo (28748) 2008-10-16 3:10

Hi Kristaps. Fantastic colours augmented by the reflections. a glorious homage to Autumn. lovely light and excellent sharpness. Regards. Klaudio.

avene (12675) 2008-10-16 5:11

nothing much to add to what has already been said by others. the autumn colours are amazing, I particularly like how the light skimming just the tops of the trees highlights the yellows and the reds. the tree and its reflection is just in the right place in the frame to add a focus point, off to my favourites.

best,
K.

giorgimer (35017) 2008-10-16 9:14

Hi Kris,

you surely know very well how to play with with autumn colors. Other excellent shot with nice reflection too.

TFS

Gio

yuo (1184) 2008-10-17 2:42

Hi Kristaps,
wonderful strong autumn colour.
sharpness and reflection is very nice.
Best Regards, Yuo

marcan44 (6315) 2008-10-17 12:55

Hi Kristaps, fantastic shot with impressive colours.
I like red reflection of the tree and excellent POV and sharpness.
Well done
Best regards
Mario

PixelTerror (0) 2008-10-18 2:51

Hi Kristaps,
Thta's the kind of spectacle I'd like to enjoy some day, either there in Vermont or in Japan, the warm glow from the trees is just awesome, and doubled by the reflection it gets even better !
Have a nice day JY

Atousa (7131) 2008-10-18 5:24

Salam Kristaps,

Its a wonderful autumnal scene..the colours are fascinating and it really looks like a painting..great framing n reflection too..very well seen n captured..thank you.
Regards, A

Charo (51290) 2008-10-19 2:23

Hello Kristaps,
I could not resist the colors of this photo, I already atrjo thumbnail to open it and, even more.
It is superb and with some fantastic reflexes. Congratulations!
Best regards,
Charo

npecanhuk (79329) 2008-10-19 2:41

Hello Kristaps!
Wonderful composition, with the reflection included, to present those beautiful autumn colors! The picture looks fantastic and I really like it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

steliosk (4802) 2008-10-20 16:03

Hey Kristaps,
your landscape shots along with Kristine's are G R E A T, masterpieces true trekearth gifts!
what could I say, ahh yeap as long as you post such pictures you have nothing to worry about!
Sucessfull shot, great PP, Congrats!! I'm considering to create a theme about your best shots! :D

Many Regards
Stelios

zeca (19762) 2008-10-21 20:24

Wow Kristaps!! These colours are amazing! That red tree alone is beautiful! Colours! Colours! Colours! How beautiful is the autumn in the North! Exellent photo!
Regards,
Zeca

mauro61 (53429) 2008-10-23 9:26

ciao Kristaps,
composizione perfettamente bilanciata fra le due parti e ottima inquadratura.
I colori saturi e brillanti la accendono sui riflessi, un ottimo lavoro.
saluti
maurizio

sagar (2410) 2008-10-26 9:25

WOW Kristaps....what a beauty!!! The fall colors look wonderful. Great job done dear friend!!!
I am thrilled to look at this...
Regards,
Sagarneel.

Yffic (6106) 2008-10-27 1:01

Hi Kristaps.

Lovely colors and really nice landscape: it gives as result the perfect seasonal picture.

Best regards.

Yves

rajhema (1873) 2008-11-06 10:01

Awesome reflection Kristaps. I guess the saturation looks a bit more than usual. but the mirror like reflection is simply spectacular

Cheers
Rajesh

molla (7129) 2008-11-06 13:07

tjena Kristaps
I think there's a group of Canadian painters with impressionist touch from last century called the Magnificent Seven,
check them out they really look similar to this stunning autumn image
Anders

Philippe (11836) 2008-11-08 0:24

Hi, Kristaps. The fall colours are really at their best here and the pleasure is doubled thanks to the beautiful reflections. The lone on the edge of the pond is very well placed even though it would have been even better if it had had yellow leaves ;o). A very good teaser to visit New England. Maybe when I have bought my BMW...
Have a nice weekend,
Philippe

gokanlam (6605) 2008-11-14 12:14

Hi Kristaps, we had a TE meeting last weekend and went to Seven Lakes where you can feel the great colors of the autumn.. we expected to see the reddish leaves to take photos.. but we couldn't find.. but you have so many of them here:) the reflection of the red leaves is really great..
Best wishes,
ReLa

mphotographies (1976) 2008-11-18 23:48

Hey Kristaps,

The quality is beyond words. From the eye through our mind, the image is stunningly unbelievable. Not much to complain about here ;)

Cheers!

Jom

emilbo (22616) 2008-11-19 17:51

Allô Kristaps!
Merveilleuse photo automnale, les couleurs sont vibrantes et j'adore les reflets. Une photo de toute beauté présentée avec une excellente qualité d'image.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

anesugur (18789) 2008-12-05 12:35

Hi Kristaps,
This is a great photo.
The light and colors are superb with excellent sharpness and POV.
Congratulations. Uğur

pboehringer (770) 2009-01-26 10:31

Kristaps,
you're so mean. You see what I meant with strategic hidding? Well, I see that it didn't help because as soon as I submerged you had to rub it in anyway! Rascal!!!
Ok, let's see if we can do it this year ...
Peter

Hellas (7123) 2009-01-27 5:30

What is the center of interest in the picture? The colour of course! Splendid!
The composition and the details are simply great. The reflection of trees on the water is also excellent!

Thanks for letting us enjoy the majesty of nature!

Best regards,
Athanasios.

baclama (19214) 2009-01-27 5:33

hi,
wonderful colors and great reflection
incredible!!
TFS
vero

momolumix (75) 2009-02-12 8:16