Heaven's Light In Watkins Glen

Gene Walls

Heaven's Light In Watkins Glen

A storm had just passed over Watkins Glen and the warm sun was breaking through the misty air in the glen.

Watkins Glen State Park is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, at the southern end of Seneca Lake.

This image was captured with a Canon EOS DSLR / Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens. The focal length was 21mm, ISO was set at 400 with an f/8 aperture and shutter speed of 1/30 sec. The camera was mounted on a Manfrotto tripod and “joystick” ball head.

© 2009 Gene Walls

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RedBubble Home Page Feature (April 23rd 2009)

Featured in “Mornings & Evenings”

Featured in “Style! Class!”

Featured in “Your Magic Place”

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Heaven's Light In Watkins Glen by Gene Walls
Heaven's Light In Watkins Glen by Gene Walls
  • Braedene

    Braedene

    A fabulous shot – perfect capture of the sun’s rays -beautiful canyon. Liz

  • Gene Walls replied

    Liz,

    I really appreciate your kind comments!

    Gene

  • christiane

    christiane

    breath taking capture

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much

  • clizzio

    clizzio

    Heaven on earth. I’ve been there. Did you make it to the top?

  • Gene Walls replied

    Yes, we did, several times. My wife and I love this wonderful place and visit as often as possible. It’s always a little different every time we hike through the Glen.

    Thanks you,

    Gene

  • Rebecca Bryson

    Rebecca Bryson

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very, very much! I am so excited to have my shot featured in your excellent group!

    Gene

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    What a beautiful shot! Take care, Linda

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you soooo much Linda!

    Gene

  • betha

    betha

    Beautiful scene, nice work!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you Betha! (Hey, I have a cat that looks a lot like the one in your ID avatar.)

    Gene

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This is stunning!! Congratulations on your well-deserved feature!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks, I really appreciate your very kind words!

    Gene

  • solo75

    solo75

    Fantastic shot!!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks!

    Gene

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    Fabulous image!! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very, very much. I really appreciate your kind comment!

    Gene

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp

    What a simply beautiful image!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Heather!

    Gene

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Fantastic capture of the light! Stunning image! Instant fave! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks Rachel! I truly appreciate your kind comment and support.

    Gene

  • Wayne King

    Wayne King

    stunnning job Gene!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Wayne!

    Gene

  • LumenLux

    LumenLux

    Gene, I really like this photo. These light-beam shots always look good on the camera lcd, but only a few look as “right” as this one does on the larger screen/print. On a tech note – I find this type of rock often looks over-sharpened, even with little or no sharpening. From a brief read of your profile, I suspect this photo has no sharpening? On a personal note – I was hoping Watkins Glen was perhaps in your Pennsylvania area, only to realize now it is apparently near Watkins Glen (city?) in New York. We have children living in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh area, and I am always seeking photo ops when we visit their places. Thanks, keep up the good “work.”

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks! I completely agree with your “sharpening” comment. I didn’t use any PS sharpening that I can remember. I know the rock was very damp in the lower portion of the shot, and that may have caused the “over-sharpened sparkle” look.

    Watkins Glen is in the south western part of NY State, in the Finger Lakes area. It would be about a 4 hour trip from Philly. However, I assure you, it would be well worth the drive! I think it’s probably a bit closer to “The ‘Burgh”.

    Gene

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    stunning capture ~ in every way xx

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Linda! I am so pleased that you like the shot!

    Gene

  • EvaMarIza

    EvaMarIza

    CONGRATS on your TOP 10 ! this is heaven indeed …:))))) Wonderful !

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Eva! I truly appreciate your comment!

    Gene

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Lovely capture Gene.
    Congrats on this making the Home Page.

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you, Richard!

    Gene

  • Missayy

    Missayy

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks!

    Gene

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow…congrats on your home page feature, my friend! Outstanding image!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Béla! I really appreciate your kind support!

    Gene

  • Jane Marin

    Jane Marin

    wow! stunning! Wonderful! This is almost spiritual!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you, Jane! It truly is a “spiritual” place for me.

    Gratefully,

    Gene

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    WELL DONE for featuring on the redbubble homepage.
    your work is really great
    Christian Zammit

  • Gene Walls replied

    I really appreciate your kind message, Christian!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • EvaMarIza

    EvaMarIza

    CONGRATS on Home Page FEATURE!!!!!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Much appreciated, Eva!

    Gene

  • Paul Pichugin

    Paul Pichugin

    Great work, congrats on the home page feature!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you, Paul!

    Gene

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Congratulations on homepage feature :-)

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Kira! I truly appreciate your support!

    Gene

  • jgmart

    jgmart

    Amazng shot!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks!

    Gene

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on the home page feature (April 23rd 2009)

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you!

    Gene

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Terrific shot! Congraturlations for the homepage feature. Well done.

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much!

    Gratefully,

    Gene

  • PLaurent

    PLaurent

    So beautiful!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Merci beaucoup, Pierre!

    Gene

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Stunning work, Gene!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Cora!

    Gene

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is beautiful Gene, I love the crepuscular rays streaming between the cliffs!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Sharon! When my wife and I saw this wonderful vision we knew it was a rare occurrence, so we “shot the daylights out of it”. It was well worth the soaking we had gotten a bit earlier.

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    HI, please post the park info, thanks. This is out standing

  • Gene Walls replied

    Sorry, Ann. (I know better… duh!)

    Thanks for the kind reminder. I know it’s a pain when dummies don’t follow the simple group requirements. My apologies.

    Gene

  • john Bellew

    john Bellew

    beautiful shot gene

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much!

    Gene

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Stunning image. Excellent work,

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks so much!

    Gene

  • martinilogic

    martinilogic

    This is just crazy awesome….. wow

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much for your very kind comment!

    Gene

  • Ludwig Heinrich

    Ludwig Heinrich

    Great Image

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Ludwig!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Karen Wade

    Karen Wade

    This is beautiful!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very kindly, Karen!

    My best,

    Gene

  • noffi

    noffi 18 days ago

    Gene..WOW !! I am at the end of a long long string of kudos! And every one is so well deserved. This is a simply stunning image from every aspect. It is truly a winner and I hope that you will do something really special with it. I have a friend who has gone to Watkins Glen for many a summer and i will email this to her as I know she will love it. The light coming through the rocks is wonderful. I feel as though i am there. This should be featured more than once! I can’t compliment you enough! A fav for me!
    Liz

  • Gene Walls replied 18 days ago

    Thank you very kindly, Liz! Watkins Glen is truly one of my favorite places on earth! My wife and I have hiked the glen from end to end many times, but we never tire of it. I am so pleased that you like this shot!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc 18 days ago

    Nov 8,2009
    Congratulations, your one of the Host Selections

  • Gene Walls replied 18 days ago

    Thank you so very much for this special recognition!!! I am extremely honored and truly thankful!

    Most gratefully,

    Gene

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc 18 days ago

    Your welcome

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans 18 days ago

    So very beautiful Gene.

  • Gene Walls replied 17 days ago

    Thank you, Lyn! Much appreciated!

    Gene

  • RollZLX

    RollZLX 18 days ago

    Awesome work!

  • Gene Walls replied 17 days ago

    Thank you so much!

    My best,

    Gene

  • sbb960

    sbb960 18 days ago

    CONGRATS.
    Magical and Mystical image,
    Excellent.
    Well Done..

  • Gene Walls replied 17 days ago

    Thank you very much! It truly was a “magical” moment when the sun’s rays came streaming into the glen! Right place, right time….

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • elisab

    elisab 17 days ago

    This is beautiful. Love the suns rays and the rocks and the water.

  • Gene Walls replied 17 days ago

    Thank you so much, Elisa! Watkins Glen is a truly amazing place! The unexpected sun rays where “icing on the cake” for me.

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1 10 days ago

    Beautiful Gene.
    Love the sunrays.xx

  • Gene Walls replied 10 days ago

    Much appreciated, Laureen! It truly was one of those rare “magic moments”, to be there at just the right moment.

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr 7 days ago

    absolutely breathtaking shot. must inst. fave. thanks, Di

  • Gene Walls replied 7 days ago

    It was a magic place at a miraculous time.

    Thank you so much for the very kind “fav”!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

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