Photographer's Note
Hi all.
This was taken on one of my evening walks with my dog, yes that’s her in the foreground. It was one of those evenings that photographers live for, wispy high cloud and great light to bring it to life.
The hill on the lower right is where I took the “First rain” photo from. The “Summer Pear tree” is just out of shot on the right.
The road leads to the Rangitikei River and is only used by the farmer, me and the occasional fishermen. Beyond the hill and over the river is the town of Bulls.
I tried an HDR version of this image made from three different photos taken from the same raw file but found I achieved a more accurate result from using curves and layers. Converted from RAW. Original jpg in WS.
Enjoy, Paul.
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ilvao
(2308) 2008-03-06 23:03
Dear PAUL,
I love your colors and the beautiful sky
we can tell it was evening time
but where are the sheep ? 6/°
ALL THE BEST - OLivier
aadilj
(18102) 2008-03-06 23:10
Lovely collage of colours and hues in the sky that has been captured so well. I like the composition and the wide view which captures as much of the skies as possible and with superb drama.
robertosalguero
(292) 2008-03-06 23:14
Hello Paul,
Interesting sky with excellent cool and warm tones. The vertical format is very effective to create a good balance of saky and land and the little dog on the road is eye catching, even when is so small in the frame. Thanks Paul.
Roberto
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2008-03-06 23:27
Hi Paul.
Nice, nice colours! You're really like of enjoying evenings as this one!
The sky is also lovely!
Rgs, Oscar
Matthew-Watt
(5934) 2008-03-06 23:28
G'Day Paul,
This is a sensational photograph, the cirrus clouds are perfectly repeated for the best effect. The yellow portions blend with the blue very pleasantly. The golden lighting sets up the base of the image well, but the main point of interest is your loyal dog following behind. TE is not a place for photos of family pets, but this magic landscape is only enhanced by the dog so it is a most welcome inclusion. I like how 1/4 is dedicated to land while the remainder focuses on the unique sky. TFS.
Matt
dhurjati
(2709) 2008-03-06 23:28
Hi Paul,
I would certainly loved to walk down this lane!!It looks like a dream walk to have.Beautiful vertical framing with plenty of sky gives us a real measure of the vastness here.Presentation is gorgeous with beautiful clarity and wonderful saturation of colours.It is a pleasure to see how the light changes from the bottom to the top of the frame.Gorgeous composition overall.
Greetings from India,
Dhurjati
totoamoto
(1107) 2008-03-06 23:39
Salut Paul.
Quelle belle image..
Superbe ciel avec ces nuages..
La lulière est fabuleuse, elle crée un dégradé dans le ciel.. et sur les herbes le rendu est super..
Bravo
Cyril
skippy007
(12510) 2008-03-06 23:56
Hi Paul,
Superb well composed shot with excellent colours & light. Your faithful dog is a good addition.
Regards
Santo
dareco
(17136) 2008-03-07 0:27
This looks so calm and peaceful, a perfect place for a stroll! I love the lighting on the grasses, and the sky is lovely! Very pretty scene. TFS
Budapestman
(82620) 2008-03-07 2:56
Hi Paul,
Fascinating impression with fantastic sky, colours and lights are beautiful. The vertical composition is very attractive and effective, atmosphere is fabled. Great! Have a nice weekend
George
grantlp
(2113) 2008-03-07 5:20
Hi Peter,
If this is your view while walking your dog, I perfectly understand the attractive with those walks. What an amazing sky which you quite rightly allowed to dominate the photo. Very good compo. Well done.
Cheers Grant
Cretense
(68709) 2008-03-07 7:07
Hi Paul!
this surely was a very pleasant walk! What an amazing sky! Excellent composition, framing, but most important, fantastic light managmetn and colours! Congratulations!
Hercules
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-03-07 7:40
Hi Paul,
excellent sky and marvellous light and colours.The dog is great guest here.
Regards, Gerrit
plimrn
(21344) 2008-03-07 16:44
Hi Paul,
I love the way the photo moves from the warm golden light on the grass and clouds as it clears to the bright and cool sky above. The whispy detail in the clouds is wonderful. Your outstanding PP work brought this photo to life; it's very brave of you to include the original in the WS.
HLJ, Pat
giorgimer
(35017) 2008-03-08 0:30
Hi Paul,
extraordinary shot, very beautiful, I like a lot this incredible sky, it seems to see a waved sea up there.
Compliments!
Gio
danos
(110407) 2008-03-08 3:19
Hello Paul,
nice this evening landscape view from your homeland.I like the colours and the hues on the sky as the silhouettes of the near hill.Is this your dog in the middle of the road? Informative your note too.
Have a nice weekend,Danos
pablominto
(53746) 2008-03-08 11:40
Hello Paul,
A lovely sky over North Island this evening!
And your little furry friend is a fine element in composition...
Ilove the colour variation in the sky, from deep blue to golden brass, fine details and well framed scenery!
Greetings,
Pablo -
testmaniac
(13508) 2008-03-08 22:11
Hi Paul, very nice landscape and nice view! The sky and the colors are so nice!!!
TFS and regards,
Philip
MLINES
(12516) 2008-03-08 23:37
Hi Paul, The unusual looking cloud formation is a major plus in this composition. The dog looking back gives this some dynamic. Good colours throughout. TFS. Murray.
emjleclercq
(15778) 2008-03-08 23:49
Beautifull sunset for a walk around, and your faithfull dog is not forgotten in the image.
All the best,
Emmanuel
ChrisJ
(171146) 2008-03-09 4:45
Hi Paul
A marvellous colour contrast, between the blue and orange, in this superb sunset. Good sharpness and framing. Congratulations!
danyy
(0) 2008-03-09 15:48
Bonjour Paul,
beaucoup de calme et de tranquilité dans tes dernières photos;
Ici, j'adore les couleurs et les lumières tradives bien capturées, mais aussi les voiles dans le ciel bien contrastés.
Bravo pour le cadrage.
Regards.
Daniel.
dip
(21408) 2008-03-09 16:07
Hi Paul,
good POV and framing,
well captured the scene with the dog on the street,amazing sky and good lighting too!
Greetings,
Dimitris.
Photo65Net
(43144) 2008-03-09 23:48
Paul,
Amazing exposure control in this one, with great dynamics and superb colors.
Your choice of the vertical format was very clever, as it enhances the sky dynamics.
Regards,
JB.
Giorgio
(11279) 2008-03-10 0:09
- Really the color of sky in your country are superb or it's you who find the good moment in any case bravo this one still very is successful! Superb light.
Greetings.
giorgio
edytungkal
(4551) 2008-03-10 2:12
Hi Paul,
From a nice rural place you captured a beautiful colours on this evening athmosphere. The sky colours are fantastic, i like you have chosen the vertical format to show the different colours of sky. Thanks :-)
daniel
jhm
(211734) 2008-03-10 5:30
Hello Paul,
A nice area for a walk with the dog without a lot cars, but very good look it to the bulls in the meadows.
You did good with the different layers this gives a very good result. Great sky with this type of clouds.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.
Have a nice day,
John.
jaywalker
(16105) 2008-03-10 12:06
Hi Paul, What a great sky &, the overall light is beautiful & really enhances the scene, there are some wonderful rustic colours &, I love the composition, the dog is the perfect finishing touch, kind regards Wilson.
crckt
(7222) 2008-03-10 14:59
Hi Paul,
Lovely view, very picturesque this place is. Wonderfully captured.
Regards,
Shaeri
daddo
(28748) 2008-03-10 15:25
Hi Paul. Lovely work- exuding warmth, peace and a strong sense of place. You put a lot of feeling into this composition. The light is enchanting and gives a special quality to both the land and the sky. I like the outline of the dog as the light hits it at a low angle. Regards. Klaudio.
gracious
(20025) 2008-03-10 16:30
Hello Paul,
Excellent exposure and focus in this shot with great displayed of light and shadows!
good low pov in depth, lovely colour and details
well done and many thanks
cheers
tony
pboehringer
(770) 2008-03-10 16:45
The comparison between the WS and your main post is exactly the difference between what a camera can do and what an eye can do. Fantastic!
Nevertheless, PP gives us the possibility to "salvage" the shot to a point where it gets close to what we really see and sometimes an additional artistic element.
Peter
jmdias
(114150) 2008-03-10 18:00
paul
the upper side in white and blue and the lower area in golden color are very nice, the road and what your dog is paying attention is another interest here
hugs
jorge
Docarmo
(9767) 2008-03-10 21:17
Hi Paul,
Amazing clouds pattern, they are following the direction showed by the road.
Impressive difference between WS and the main post. Good improvement to display what eyes can see, like Peter said.
Congratulations!
MCV
Graal
(103040) 2008-03-11 0:06
Hi Paul,
good effect of your walk, very nice landscape, fine vertical format and composition. I like the warm light and amazing pattern of clouds. Beautiful nature, good work in HDR . Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander
ahmetgedikli
(25609) 2008-03-11 0:21
Hi Paul,
Great shot! Superb colors, light and good contrast. Nice work.
Have a good day.
Ahmet
AiresSantos
(56155) 2008-03-11 0:51
Hi Paul
Amazing sky and atmosphere in this beautiful picture of your evening walk.
Great light and lovely clouds. Very well framed and done
TFs and greetings
Aires
John_F_Kennedy
(43797) 2008-03-11 1:55
I like the different lines on the sky. They create very nice layers. Well done
Best wishes,
Achim
chrkont
(4005) 2008-03-11 4:43
Hi Paul
Excellent and colorful landscape. The sky is gorgeous with those clouds running. I like the wavy road and the fence at the end of the road.
TFS
Regards
Christos
fabio_ts
(13696) 2008-03-11 4:55
A stunning atmosphere for a lovely composition Paul, really well done, congrats!!
have a nice day,
Fabio.
emilbo
(22616) 2008-03-11 9:51
Salut Paul!
Un beau paysage de fin de journée et bel éclairage. Le ciel est magnifique avec les nuage molletonnés. J'aime bien le chemin en diagonal et le chien qui est un ajout à la beauté de la photo.
Bravo!...
Emilius
UnTrained
(0) 2008-03-12 2:48
Hi Paul,
just a good landscape for the great light impression and the dog is a good life addition. I hope that this will not be removed because of including your dog as the main thing is that great sky. Great impression, well done in PP. I also had more luck in such using the "traditional" methods.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf
Tue
(91450) 2008-03-12 9:15
Hi Paul,
This really was a gorgeous evening with a beautiful sky and fantastic light. The clouds are stunning too and the warm hue of the light creates a pleasant evening mood. Good vertical format, very successful photo work!
Regards,
Lars
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2008-03-12 15:24
Hi Paul
Very beautifull sky. This is an amazing picture for the light and colors.
The vertical cropping is excellent
Bertrand
jmcl
(14535) 2008-03-12 16:39
Hi Paul,
Wondrous sky ... beautiful light .. thoughtful road and .. for the moment .. lonely dog ... tremendous image .. the motion in the clouds is stunning ...
take care,
John
JPlumb
(3159) 2008-03-13 2:29
Wow Paul. This is good. The tall portrait format really works well here, with that awesome sky. I love the clouds and the colour transition you have captured here from blue to orange, then it starts to meld with the horizon into land. Perfect. The sharp clarity in your landscape is excellent with very excellent light and shadow play throughout and no I haven't forgotten the dog. He is the star of this show, perfectly place on the road, and perfectly posed, looking back over his shoulder. Awesome!
I appreciate the inclusion of the workshop (original photo). This is the difference between a snapshot and a photograph.
Thanks, John
Cricri
(176) 2008-03-13 6:58
Hi Paul,
Grand et beau moment de détente en jolie compagnie,
belle scéne du coucher de soleil avec une belle adaptation du format et présentation, compliment
have a nice day for you
cricri
evanrizo
(462) 2008-03-13 7:08
Hi Paul,
you have the image clever dealt so we have the very impressive sky very good composed with the earthy part it is superb illuminated.
The few white clouds make it very nice effective, the dog on the road is a great plus.
Have a nice time.
Evangelos
josepmarin
(59385) 2008-03-13 10:32
Hi Paul,
Beautiful capture, in a great work with the sunset light and with a few really amazing colors, with warm tones and nice shades.
The sky is spectacular, and I like to see your dog enjoying an agreeable walk.
Nice work.
Best regards,
Josep
Bluejeans
(64251) 2008-03-13 11:48
Ola Paul,
Bonita paisagem com este fantástico céu tem uma bela passagem de cor de amarelo para azul , a estrada em diagonal ficou muito bem, boa luz, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
izmirli
(3989) 2008-03-15 9:21
merhaba dear paul
excellent sky and clouds.excellent colours and depth.good composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
jafadabret
(56501) 2008-03-16 6:17
Hi Paul,
tu as bien fait de promener le chien à ce moment là.
Le ciel est extraordinaire avec les nuages et les couleurs.
Le premier plan sombre met en valeur le côté aérien de ce
ciel.
Le travail sur la photo est excellent.
Jacques
mumek
(20226) 2008-03-17 4:09
Hi Paul!
Beautiful composition with great colours and evening lights. Your work reminds my old good
times in Europe when I was walking with my dog. Thanks for sharing
best regards
ziggy
cam
(9043) 2008-03-19 18:19
Hi Paul
What a sunset you had on that day, they just seems to be so rare.
the clouds are dynamic and they have a somewhat curly form, that adds to their attraction.
The light on the foreground gives a pastel look and feeling to the composition.
So, you seems to be enjoying tha angle finder, which is a very useful toy for our aging bodies.
Have a good day
Charles
jurek1951
(42198) 2008-03-20 22:09
Hi Paul,
Truly amazing landscape.Very well composed and captured photo. Great color, details and light.Very well done
Georg
fserajian
(2299) 2008-03-21 22:32
Hi Paul,
An excellent composition, the sky is well captured, excellent movements too. Well done
Regards,
Fara
Stepan
(27210) 2008-03-22 0:28
That's simple but that's so moody !! And I imagine I'm there, in that soft warm light, walking in a beautiful landscape... Simply OK.
Stéphane
hatti52
(12786) 2008-03-25 3:09
Hi Paul
excellent light management,great sky
attractive and effective
compliments
Scharan
(14144) 2008-03-27 15:55
Olá Paul
Simplismente fantástica meu migo!
Cores divinas e belíssima composição na vertical mostrando boa parte deste céu incrível. Parabéns!
GA
Vera
Angshu
(56760) 2008-03-29 23:11
Hello Paul
The colours of the sky & the clouds are great...and the light on the ground, simply amazing with the play of light & shadow. This is excellent!
Regards
Angshu
lasscor
(7640) 2008-03-30 5:43
Hi Paul,
Lovely composition.
Great sun light, colours and cloudy blue sky.
Perfect postprocessing.
TFS,
Corinne
drweizy
(536) 2008-05-04 3:56
beautiful clouds, very like rain clouds, should be rain in 2 days there.
I also want a dog, but I live in a urban apartment, have not appropriate places for raising it.
mikele_pl
(2400) 2008-05-25 12:54
Hi Paul,
much has already been written about this great image. All I can add is that it is exceptional, with great colours and indeed stunning cloud formations on the evening sky. Well done!
Thanks for sharing
Michal
ayansadhu
(1502) 2008-06-06 10:05
this may be a very good image unquestionably but the basic mistake lies in the choice of the format of the canvas; this type of images looks better in horizontal canvas as the span of the nature is well displayed in horizontal frames...
hope you understand what I mean to say... better photo the next upload; all the best
wishlist
(4133) 2008-08-06 16:01
Hi Paul,
your job on the light you captured that evenng is simply amazing and the result is a almost painted sky which makes the difference. The gold tone of the earth sunkissed and the beautiful blue of the sky have created a wonderful contrast and added to the picture a great atmosphere. I like it a lot!
Thanks for sharing it and regards,
Igor
Photo Information
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Copyright: Paul Bakker (bakes888)
(18499)
- Genre: Miejsca
- Medium: Kolorowe
- Date Taken: 2008-02-21
- Categories: Natura, Wa¿ne momenty
- Camera: Minolta Maxxum 5D
- Na¶wietlenie: f/9.0, 1/125 sekund
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- Wersja zdjêcia: Oryginalna wersja, Workshop
- Temat(y): ciels [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-03-06 22:57
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