Scene By The Brook
The title is borrowed from Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
This photo was taken near Mt. Mictchell in the Blue RIdge Mountains of North Carolina.I particularly liked the late afternoon light and shadows . Nikon D50, cp filter, HDR
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Kim Calvert
Jane, this is a beautiful shot!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Kim. Am glad you enjoyed this one.
Vickie Emms
beautifully done Jane, the colors are just gorgeous
Vickie Emms
beautifully done Jane, the colors are just gorgeous
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Vickie! It was that late afternoon light again. About 5 min later, the sun disappeared behind a mountain.
DonnaMoore
Jane this is just beautiful as far as you can see. It is like a painting. You did it again, Favorite
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Donna. Am so glad you enjoyed this one. THe late afternoon lighting really helped I think. A few minutes later, the sun disappeared behind a mountain.
AngelPhotozzz
Wow Jane this is absolutley beautiful the way you handled the exposure is amazing!! And the motion of the water is beautiful!!!! Superb work here! lol
Jane Best replied
Thank you VERY much AngelPhotozz! I think the late afternoon light really helped. The sun disappeared behind a mountain shortly after I took this photo.
CraigsMom
Gorgeous Jane, just stunningly gorgeous.
Jane Best replied
Thank you,, CraigsMom. THere were mountains around me in every direction. I think the late day sun really helped here. It disappeared behind a mountain a few minutes later.
Lolabud
Fabulous image Jane. Very well done. Just the right amount of HDR effect. Love this.
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much, Lolabud. The late afternoon light really helped I think. The sun disappeared behind a mountain a few minutes later.
Waleska Luker
Stunning
Jane Best replied
THank you VERY much, WaleskaL!
misiabe80
Wow!!! wonderful!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you for you kind compliment, misiabe80. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful capture…..excellent
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Gary. I think the late afternoon lighting really helped. A few minutes later, the sun disappeared behind a mountain.
Meeli Sonn
Absolutely fantastic. Very good work.
Jane Best replied
Thank you SO much, ,Meeli. I think the late afternoon sun really helped. It disappeared a few min later behind a mountain.
Angie McKenzie
gorgeous!!! love the mood here!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, AngieM. On a warmer day, it might be a nice place to sit and read a good book. There were mountains in every direction.
FelicityB
Really and truly beautiful
Jane Best replied
Thank you FelicityB! I was totally surrounded by mountains and a few minutes later, the sun disappeared behind one of them.
Béla Török
Fabulous capture, Jane!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Bela. I think the late afternoon sun really helped here.
Jason Connolly
Brilliant work..
Jane Best replied
Thank you VERY much, Jason. I was completely surrounded by mountains there. The sun disappeared behind one of them shortly after I took this photo.
Tparker
Beautiful Jane
Jane Best replied
THank you very much, Tparker. It is in a beautiful mountain/valley area.
Jeff VanDyke
Awesome shot Jane!!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much, Jeff. I thought the late afternoon light really helped this one.
Ray4cam
Very beautiful; the sky, water motion, clarity and exposure is awesome! Great shot. Fav.
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Ray4cam. I think the late afternoon sunlight really helped. A few minutes later the sun disappeared behind a mountain.
Antanas
lovely view
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Antanas. I think the late afternoon sun really helped here. It quickly disappeared behind a mountain.
ilpo laurila
Very beautiful captured.
Jane Best replied
Thank you ILpo! I think the late afternoon sun really helped. It disappeared behind a mountain shortly after I had taken the photo.
Geir Floede
I love the lightening in this pic. So great!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Geir. It was taken about 30 min before sunset but because I was surrounded by mountains, the sun disappeared behind the mountains about 10 minutes after I had taken this photo. I was mainly there to photograph the mountains but took this one as sort of an impulse/afterthought. Interestingly, it ended up being my favorite of all the ones I took that afternoon.
Chris Snyder
Really super HDR Jane. Really like the long exposure and the fantastic light.
Jane Best replied
THANK you Chris. This area isn’t too far from where you live so if you want me to, will be glad to give you directions.
Ken Boxsell
Such a beautiful scene Jane
Jane Best replied
THANK you, Ken!!! Glad you enjoyed this one. Are you really 100?
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DApixara
stunning view !!
Jane Best replied
Thank you VERY much, DApixara. Am glad you enjoyed this one.
Mark Lee
I’m stunned… Great Shot :)
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Mark! I was pleased with the way this one turned out. I had gone to that area to photograph the mountains and this was sort of an impulse decision but it ended up being the best of the group I took that afternoon, I think.
ChelseaBlue
Lovely setting, well captured
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much ChelseaBlue. I really appreciate your compliments!!!
Ken Boxsell
Na….. birthday was last week so I am now 101 lol
Jane Best replied
Happy 101.
Jan Dryden
Beautiful! Excellent work Jane.
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your compliment very much!
Mayina
Glorious image Jane
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much, Gwenda!
misiabe80
Beautiful!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you VERY much, misiabe80!!
Tibby Steedly
Beautiful!! The warm colors and swirl of the water makes this a masterpiece!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Tibby. The late day light really made the scene come alive, I think.
Patricia Montg...
Perfection! You captured this just perfectly! WOW!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you Patricia. I think the late day sun really made it seem alive.
lorilee
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much, lorilee. Shortly after I took the photo,, the sun disappeared behind a mountain. I wish I had had a little more time to take some more photos before it disappeared.
jacqi
Stunning scene! It’s the light that makes it special and it looks so peaceful
Jane Best replied
Thank you, jacqi. Isn’t it amazing how that late afternoon sun can make things seem to come alive with light.
Hans G
Very beautiful captured.
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much Hans!
Kostas Pavlis
This is amazing, superb colors and composition, great work!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Kostas! I really appreciate your compliment!
kevinmawson
Beautyfull work Jane. The light is Gorgeous!!
km.
Jane Best replied
Thank you very much, kevin. Glad you enjoyed this one.