Blea Tarn

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Blea Tarn
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Copyright: Paul Prince (PDP) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11733)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-03
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 24-70 F2.8, Digital ISO 100
Exposure: f/22, 1/2 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-20 18:24
Viewed: 1680
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Festive Greetings to all of you at TN.

This is a panoramic view of Blea Tarn, it's a composite of 4 frames lovingly stitched together by the wonderful people of Adobe.

This autumnal morning was a frosty one. On the way down we passed many sheep whose backs were covered in ice that sparkled in our headlights. As the sun rose the Langdale Pikes seen at the right hand side were illuminated (I have another photo of that) then as time progressed the autumnal colours of the leaves were lit whilst the shade retreated leaving an interesting pattern. It was a beautiful morning.

The Tarn contains brown trout, perch and pike. Cows graze around and photographers shuffle and click.

I hope you like it.

I've given up using points so feel free to comment, critique, leave points or don't leave points - it's completely up to you!

jchemas, loot, Ken52, pablominto, saeedabbasi, wkshelton, horia, pvb, ramthakur, ferranjlloret, dew77, fiyo, bullybeef53, Finland_in_Eton, tiklod has marked this note useful
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Hello Paul
Great landscape.
It is full of color and the details are great.
I love the reflection of the hills, trees and sky in the water.
Great composition.

Regards, Happy Holidays and Healthy and Rewarding New Year

JC

Hi Paul,
Great light, incredible reflections...
Happy Holidays,
JM

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2006-12-20 18:43]

Hi Paul,

Two in one, or, the shadow is somewhat mirroring the actual subject. Beautiful view, excellent shot and well done on the composition.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mike

amazing picture.
mario

first class shot!
Mircea

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5633 W: 594 N: 3202] (8699)
  • [2006-12-20 20:05]
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Hi Paul

Awesome shot and very well stitched together. Not a single piece of evidence remained of this rather tricky process. After all, one need to have the proper material to start with as the photos used to do the stitching had to be taken with the utmost care to ensure a perfectly successful stitch such as this one. My only question would be, “Why did you not post it in the large panorama format as well?”

This is a great composition showing a perfect mirror image of this amazing scene. Stunning well saturated colours, immensely sharp details achieved with the F/22 aperture, and perfect exposure through the 1/2 second shutter speed truly gave this photo a WOW rating.

I wish you a Joyous and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Excellent work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hi Paul,
This is a beauty! Excellent stitch job. Flawless seams. My judgement for a superb reflection is when you can flip the photo around and it looks just as good upsidedown. This one has that quality. Great balance in the landscape and the reflection. Great camera work here.
Scott

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 661 W: 98 N: 1202] (4017)
  • [2006-12-20 21:47]

Very nice landscape with incredible colors and reflection. A very nice panoramic presentation.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2006-12-20 22:21]

Hello Paul,
wow this looks fabulous, what a wonderful scenery and the reflection on the water is superp. Very well composed with a excellent POV.
Happy Holidays.
Sky

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  • Bac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 101 W: 3 N: 45] (548)
  • [2006-12-21 2:51]

Very nice shot, the reflexion in water is perfect and in the more of the picture is on the right side, the shade which show us an triangle but with an other orientation.

Very good shot

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2006-12-21 2:54]

Merveilleux paysage aux belles couleurs chaudes
jolie réflection
bravo

jojo

Hello Paul,
It is totally amazing to see a big lake as calm as this!
The strong autumn colours adds to the beauty of this place, doubled by the great reflections...
Well framed scenery, excellent details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Paul,
Lovey great picture and beautiful point of view.
Very pretty colours and beautiful reflection on water.
Very good shot.
Best regards,
Patrick

Hi Paul ,
excellent shot.
it is very nice.
perfect capture, good compodiyion and nice sharpness.
thanks for sharing

best regards
Saeed

Muy buenas Paul
Que preciosidad de foto, FANTASTIC.
Gracias por mostrarla,
sALUDOS

Hi Paul,
What a beautiful location and what stunning weather you had that day. Still waiting on a simular day here. Excellent work on the stitch, no trace what so ever. Love the warm colors and the perfect mirror.
About the lens. Is this the Sigma 24-70 EX F2.8 macro one? I am thinking of buying it. Would you recommend it?
Thanks,
Niek

Hello Paul,

Really excllent work, great colors and details reflection the the line flowing through the photo excllent quaility well done, worth many PT.
TFS Kyle

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2070 W: 214 N: 3542] (11790)
  • [2006-12-21 11:34]

Hi Paul

WOW! This is terrific! 4 shots stitched so well indeed look amazing! What program did you use from Adobe?
Anyway, the overall composition here is more than wonderful, the colors enhanced by the warm light and that perfect reflection all make a breathtaking view.
I really like the details throughout the entire frame, too, given by the very good f/22, and also the impeccable exposure.
My hat's off to you!

Bravo, TFS and Happy Holidays my friend!
Horia

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 388 W: 20 N: 522] (1791)
  • [2006-12-21 12:06]

Wow,
The colours and the reflection are stunning Paul.
tfs Paula

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2006-12-21 12:07]

Waouw Paul, what a fantastic colors and beautiful reflections.
Good stitching and beautiful composition too!
TFS

It is difficult to believe the patch-up of four separate shots can be that seamless and perfect, Paul, but you have done it!
Giving you just 2 points for this kind of picture would be an insult.
I too would have loved to see an LP of this image.
Anyway, thanks for sharing it.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Ram

Hermosa panorámica. Bellísima luz y preciosos reflejos. El agua es un cristal y el cielo una maravilla.
Muchos saludos y gracias.
JL

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1497 W: 18 N: 2924] (10762)
  • [2006-12-21 13:48]

Hi Paul

Fabulous light and so clear. I had to check the date because that certainly isn't the weather I had today. The panoramic crop looks great here.

Merry Christmas

Karan

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1898 W: 94 N: 2375] (8394)
  • [2006-12-21 16:53]

Hi Paul,
The best reflection possible! Brown/blue colors create a marvellous contrast.
Best regards, José M.

Hi Paul,
A pretty postcard, is remarkable the clearness of the reflections, very well
Salutacions cordials

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-12-22 10:02]

Hello Paul,
Magnificent landscape.Reflections on water are amazing.POV,warm lighting,colors and composition are excellent.Merry Christmas and HAppy New Year!
TFS...:-)

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1655 W: 79 N: 1457] (4742)
  • [2006-12-23 8:02]

Hi there Paul. This is a magnificent picture. The water is so still and the reflections are excellent. The early light on the hills and the lovely composition makes this photo a pleasure for the eye. Sandra and I hope to go here next September (this is the lake district, right?). Since we went to Dartmoor, we are hooked to England; such a lovely country. Happy holidays!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 969 W: 5 N: 2191] (8022)
  • [2006-12-23 13:27]

Hello Paul,
Very nice composition, POV and colours . I also like frame. Good work!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Paul ,
Your panoramic view is outstanding. . The reflexion and colors make the photograph for me.
jim

Paul,

An absolutely stunning shot! What a beautiful light and great reflection on the water.
Nothing to add.
Well done
Kim

très beau jeu de reflets,il sont superbes et donne a l' ensemble une forme agréables. Thomas

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-12-26 17:29]

Una perfecta postal de saludos viejo amigo con todo lo que tiene que tener... agudeza, luminosidad, belleza, la imponente reflexión y un punto de vista maravilloso.
Todo tu talento y pasión enmarcados en una escena.
Mis mejores deseos para el 2007 para ti y los tuyos.
Con admiración... Ricardo

Perfect greetings postcard my old friend with all that has to have... sharpness, brightness, beauty, the imposing reflection and a wonderful point of view.
All your talent and passion framed in a scene.
My best desires for the 2007 for you and yours.
With admiration... Ricardo

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2297 W: 163 N: 6694] (21146)
  • [2006-12-27 5:37]

Hello Paul,
This is really the height of tranquility! Marvellous reflections and so clear. Colours are fantastic too. Excellent shot!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Paul,
I wish you and your family a very good 2007 that's important in live. very nice landscape shot here, good light, fine pov and very good photo job. I have learn a lot from you special from the dragonflies and how to take them on a photo, I thank you for that.
gr. jaap

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1702 W: 5 N: 2123] (11730)
  • [2007-01-08 15:31]

Très joli ce paysage et le reflet est superbe.
Merci!
Joseph

bonjour paul
celle-la est exceptionnelle au niveau des couleurs et aussi la symetrie qui est parfaite.
felicitations.
laurent

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  • flagman Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 378 W: 42 N: 609] (2377)
  • [2007-01-19 10:29]

This is a beautiful place, I've posted a couple of photos from the same location. The autumn colours and the dead calm water really add something to this photo, though, you were obviously lucky to be there when there was no wind.
Did you get wet feet? When I went, the water was running off the hills behind the car park and covered what looked like a plain grass bank until I stepped there and it was too late!Lovely photo, anyway, makes me want to go back there.

The perfect mirror image. Extremely nice capture showing rich warm colors on a beautiful clear day. Nice one Paul. :)

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 487 W: 2 N: 454] (2059)
  • [2007-07-20 6:08]

great shot. effective "panoramic" composition. the colors and the reflection are outstanding! tfs

Hi Paul,
SIMPLY AMAZING! Great details and wonderful colours! Perfect reflect!!!
Thanks for sharing,

Claude

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  • gail Gold Star Critiquer [C: 78 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-31 11:21]

HI Paul,
What an incredible picture. The reflections are so clear & the shadow is perfectly centered!
Gail
p.s. here is your smiley face

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