Satin

Artist: Alex Stojan
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Satin

Taken at dawn, Lake Glenmaggie, Victoria. Even though the water level is around 19%, there are still plenty of opportunities for the photographer who’s willing to get up early and walk around in thick, heavy mud that’s around 4 inches deep. And then afterward drive up to the local car wash to pressure wash your boots and your tripod…

Shot with a Nikon D200, 12-24mm lens at 17mm, F/11, 100 ISO. 7 shot HDR, merged/mapped in Photomatix, touched up in Photoshop.

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Please also see Lawrence Norton’s beautiful work from the same shoot:

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David Hibberd

both calming and a little moody I like that
Davo
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks David, despite the cold it was certainly very calming to be there!
GerryMac

beautiful capture! fantastic skyscape and colour!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Gerry, glad you like it!
Barbara Brown

Does look like satin!! This is beautiful!!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Barbara :)
Kimberly Palmer

outstanding photograph – this is breathtaking!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Kimberly :)
Fremme

stunning capture, the depth, the colors, the composition, serene image, wow
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Fremme, I’m glad you like it :)
Robert Mullner

Great low and wide perspective Alex..fantastic shot.
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Rob, I appreciate it :)
Motti Golan

Just beautiful!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Motti!
Béla Török

Brilliant image, my friend!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Bela :)
Paul Thompson ...

Stunning and a fave!!!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Paul!
Jason Ruth

I can sympathise about the mud after I was last in Vic at Lake Eildon.
Fantastic shot, well done.
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much :)

I haven’t been to Eildon in a few years, how’s the water level looking these days?
Col Finnie

Wonderful shot, wonderful touch-up. Love it when the adjustments help to capture the emotion of the scene.
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Col, I’m glad you like it :)
Jason Ruth

last time I saw the levels in Eildon (couple of years ago) it was SO low that I think that if it dropped any more it would be the bottom. I think it was something like 8%
Alex Stojan replied

That’s pretty bad, somehow I doubt we’ll see it full in our lifetimes. Glenmaggie is only at 19%, but because its not a massive lake and it gets good inflows from the surrounding hills and rivers, it tends to fill back up every year.
AnaCBStudio

Amazing shot!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Ana!
lanebrain phot...

Stunning ! The colors are very pleasing to the eyes! Great effect! Terry
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Terry, glad you think so!
Elana Bailey

Alex, this is glorious. Incredible colours and treatment. Well done, even if you ended up all muddy…lol…an instant fave.
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Elana, very kind of you! The muddy boots and the cleanup afterwards was definitely worth it!
Laurette Ruys

clear crisp composition, stunning light, relfection and clarity :)
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Laurette, glad you like it :)
Ralph Olsson
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Ralph!
Tamara Cornell

CONGRATULATIONS on your Feature! this is ABSOLUTLY STUNNING! instant fav! well done :)
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Tamara, that’s very kind of you :)
Kasia-D

Well worth all the trouble to get there and go away with this and your other shots. That’s all part of a day in the life of a photographer!
Alex Stojan replied

So true Kasia, the best spots are always a challenge to get to!

Thanks very much for all your kind comments :)
Shane Viper

beautiful colour and reflections
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Shane, glad you like it :)
Sharon Mau

Aloha Alex, congratulations on your wonderful feature today in All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Sharon, muchly appreciated!
Megs81

This is a beautiful shot.
Congratulations on the feature!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Megs :)
John Kowalski

Wonderful perspective Alex! sensational moody colours!!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks John :)
Svetlana Sewell

Awesome work!!!!!!!!!!
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks very much Svetlana :)
Rodney Trenchard

amazing… great work
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Rodney :)
Scott Jessiman

Great image, love the light
Alex Stojan replied

Thanks Scott :)