Mesmerizing Ripples ~ Chena River Lakes North Pole Alaska

Sharon Mau

Mesmerizing Ripples ~ Chena River Lakes North Pole Alaska

Featured in Colours of Water

Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
All Rights Reserved

Best viewed full size where you will see the light play an optical illusion of motion as the sunlight on my right dances on the water.
I created these ripples with the rudder of my paddle boat, lining it up to ripple toward the center cloud!
It took about 8 attempts, adjusting the rudder slightly in my attempts to get the ripples as perfectly horizontal as possible. I do hope you enjoy them!

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Straight from the camera
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shooting Date/Time 10 August 2007 6:24:29 PM
Tv 1/200 Av 9.0 Evaluative Metering ISO 100
Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 28.0 mm
Flash Off
Drive Mode Single-frame shooting

Chena River Lakes


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Mesmerizing Ripples ~ Chena River Lakes North Pole Alaska by Sharon Mau
Mesmerizing Ripples ~ Chena River Lakes North Pole Alaska by Sharon Mau
  • BigD

    BigD

    Sharon, the ripples are awesome and so well composed. The group rules there must be a camera in the description. You might want to consider the group All Water In Motion. The hosts will be featuring this morning. BigD

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo BigD, thank you so much! I edited and added my camera data this morning. I will also join and add the group All Water in Motion. I am delighted you enjoy this, thank you!

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    absolutely amazing!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo sweetheart, thank you so much!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Amazing view

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Antanas, thank you so much!!

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    OMG that is amazing! what a really fantastic capture!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Michael, I am delighted you enjoy it!

  • Anibal

    Anibal

    LOL…i hear you on the easily entertained part…Me too… I wish my kids had that trait! ...this is very cool….and it is mesmerizing!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo sweetheart, thank you so much!!

  • linaji

    linaji

    fantastic work!!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo a nui loa!! Thank you!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    wow…that looks amazing!!!

  • Hank Rodriguez

    Hank Rodriguez

    Oh Sharon…I seriously say that you are not a normal human being. I mean that in the best way. I have never seen such an amazing talent from anyone before. This photo is superb, my friend. I am awed once again. FANTASTIC idea…and the way you pulled it off…perfect. GREAT!!!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Oh Hank, you are so sweet!! Mahalo my dearest friend!!

  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    WOW! Those ARE mesmerizing!!! What a wonderful capture!!! Beautiful Sharon!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Dana, I am delighted you enjoy this as much as I do!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Kathy, thank you so much!

  • Caroline (KARO) Evans (caux)

    Caroline (KARO...

    THIS IS LOVELY FOR A LANDSCAPE GROUPE§

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Caroline, thank you so much!

  • harshcancerian

    harshcancerian

    looks amazing.,...

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Harsh, I am so happy you enjoy it! Thank you!

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    brilliant capture….so uniform….well done

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Phil, thank you so much! I can tell you, I very much enjoyed this day on the water and was so delighted when I uploaded my images and saw my camera saw what I saw. You know it doesn’t always happen so I was thrilled that it actually worked! It was such fun!

  • Alessandro Florelli

    Alessandro Flo...

    mmmm.. so quiet.. amazing

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo a nui loa Alessandro, thank you!!

  • Anne Gitto

    Anne Gitto

    interesting shot

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha dearest Ann, thank you sweetheart!

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    My goodness Sharon, what a stunning image. Apart from the incredible beauty of this capture, I absolutely love the optical illusion of the ripples moving before my very eyes. Lovely work :-)

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Keiran, thank you!! The rippling illusion for me is dazzling! This is one of my personal favourites and I am delighted you enjoy it!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Canon DSLR. BigD

  • gompo

    gompo

    great image!!!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Sharon, this is one of my many favorites of your photos! I love these exquisite ripples. Your efforts paid off in this superb image. The blue water is so beautiful too! Congratulations on your feature in Canon DSLR!

  • Chipper

    Chipper

    Thoughtful composition!

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    beautiful!!!

  • Molly O'Bryon-Welpott

    Molly O'Bryon-...

    Probably cant say anything anyone else didnt already but LOVE the motion and horizon line STUNNING capture all the way!

  • MichelleR

    MichelleR

    All your hard work to get the ripples just right really paid off. I think the ripples really complete the shot. Nice work.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This beautiful picture is hypnotic!! What a beautiful river and peaceful place. I love it!!!

  • Peter Denness

    Peter Denness

    I love the serenity of this, and the ripples set it apart

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in All Water in Motion group. BigD

  • Ann Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Brilliant! A well deserved feature:-)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Rural Around The Globe. BigD

  • stevengeer

    stevengeer

    CONGRATS!

    #1 FEATURED PIECE OF THE DAY on December 2, 2008 in the All About Water group!

    Great shot- thank you for submitting!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha kakahiaka, good morning Steven! Mahalo a nui loa, thank you so much!!! I send you warm Aloha greetings from the island of Maui and wish you a bright and shiny day!

    Sharon

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    The title fits the image perfectly! Great shot.
    Paul

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha kakahiaka, good morning Paul! Mahalo, I am happy you enjoy it!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Gorgeous work dear Sharon!

  • Classicperfection

    Classicperfection

    Your hard work and patience certainly paid off with this one! A really cool idea which has been perfectly executed :) Love it :)

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Excellent work of both image and words! – Cora

  • Rémi Bridot

    Rémi Bridot

    Superbe !!!

  • Rachel Dimond

    Rachel Dimond

    Wow! The title for this is spot on! Very beautiful :-)

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Lovely composition and beautiful scene.

  • auntydakine

    auntydakine

    oooooooo…so pretty! love it!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Your title is perfect – fantastic color and effect of the ripples!

  • John Robb

    John Robb

    An amazing sight – thanks for bringing it to my attention with your wonderful work.

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    so beautiful

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful work (and paddling)!! brilliant image and love those ripples!!

  • shakey

    shakey

    wow superb Sharon.

  • Purrnickerty

    Purrnickerty

    Beautiful photo :) You really can get lost in it

  • Craig Forhan

    Craig Forhan

    The ripples really make this great photo even better.

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    woww- that is just amazing

  • Walter Quirtmair

    Walter Quirtmair

    Wonderful colors and ripples, a great capture!

  • Bradley Murrell

    Bradley Murrell

    Beautiful!

  • lallymac

    lallymac

    Beautiful shot Sharon – well composed, simple and effective.

  • RandyJayBraun

    RandyJayBraun

    Wow, What a change from Hawaii!
    Great, tranquil scene, Sharon.
    ~randy

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Randy thank you so much! It was such fun being in a boat drifting in the midst of this large beautiful lake, and I enjoyed doing it. I am fascinated with the optical effects. It is always good to hear from you.

  • PeterBusser

    PeterBusser

    You’ve created a wonderful ripple in the water. It was worth the try and re-try! Result is serene, beautiful… just great!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Peter, thank you so much! It was such fun and I enjoyed doing it. I am happy my camera saw what I saw and am fascinated with the optical effects. Thank you for your note.

  • paulscar

    paulscar

    amazing shot – beautiful image!!!

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    this is absolutely beautiful Sharon : )

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    fab lines – mq

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

    Beautiful Sharon!

    What an outstanding image!

    Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • Veikko Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Congratulations this work has been featured in the group DSLR User Only!

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    WOW what an amazing shot. A well deserved feature. Congradulations.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wow Sharon I missed this shot, stunning my friend, lovely colours, ripples and reflections!!1 Congrats on the many features!!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    fabulous work! , sharon ! you know i still have a home here!!!!!.. so this is double special to me ..

  • Sharon Mau replied

    You do? Well, how cool is that! It is a gorgeous area, I love Chena Lakes.

  • Luann wilslef

    Luann wilslef

    awesome shot! The ripples give this one a nice effect!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    OH WOW Sharon, mesmerizing most definitely (kind of reminds me of ironing stripes … with a little bit of dizziness thrown in, lol). HUGE CONGRATS on your many well deserved features!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha Deb, it was such fun! Chena River Lakes is so very beautiful in all seasons. I miss this beautiful area. There are no large bodies of water on the island. Of course we are surrounded by the vast and very beautiful Pacific Ocean, yet, it is the crystal clear cold glacial water, the brilliant sunset and clouds reflections and all the wildlife I often miss the most. Especially the magnificent Moose.

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Fantastic work love the ripples, yes they are mesmerizing, well done

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Congratulations

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha Gina, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for the feature! I very much appreciate your kind notes and wonderful encouragement!

  • Dane Austin

    Dane Austin

    Cool! Great capture! :) :)

  • Charlie Watkins

    Charlie Watkins

    oooh, this is amazing – those ripples make me go all boss-eyed!!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Yep, fabulous my friend…

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 6 days ago

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