The Fence, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

I took this picture at the College of Old Westbury equestrian School.
Pic info
Canon 20D
Lens 17-85 mm
Focal length : 78mm
flash: off
ISO 100
aperture: 5.6
shutter: 1/40
white balance auto
manual focus
date:7/25/07
time: 6:41AM

ChrisJ, horatiuTT, Floydian, Dpbours, medio, knerkowski, belido, CRATEOS, sayan, kwazireal, lilimih33, sothy81, gramma, rcrick, carmia, scobert, MLINES has marked this note useful

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aurora70 (493) 2007-11-22 4:57

I love the warping of the fence...what kind of lens did you use?

Best

Fiona

asajernigan (21427) 2007-11-22 5:01

Jorge,
Excellent composition and POV. The fence leads the eye through the photo nicely. The fog creates a nice morning mood for this shot. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

broken_nail (190) 2007-11-22 5:02

Hi Jorge,

lovely the perspective and the sinuosity of the fence.

Regards
Gatti Matti

lousat (140046) 2007-11-22 5:04

i like this foggy atmosphere,very good shot,have a nice day,Luciano

cfreire (11741) 2007-11-22 5:08

Hi Jorge,
Amazing capture. The fence's perpective leads our look to the end, and this haze is beautiful. Very well composed. REgards, Consuelo

horatiuTT (4570) 2007-11-22 5:14

Hi Jorge,
Very interesting perspective and the fog creates
a grea mood almost mystic.
Great shot!

Floydian (30970) 2007-11-22 5:26

Hi Jorge,
What a great perspective you found here. The view along the fence is wonderful, also created by the fog of course who is making it in to a great atmospheric image. Light on the trees and on the graas is excellent, hard, so great contrast against that softer view in the far background.
Wonder why you used only 5.6, this is an image that shouts for f22. Only reason i can think of is that you had no tripod with you.
Nevertheless, the view is wonderful.
Regards, Henk

theblackhead (404) 2007-11-22 5:27

hola jorge, it's a super picture. at these days fall gives us all its generousty with its nice colors... well, I think you captured and recreated it in this picture perfectly. well done my friend!

sue

Dpbours (222) 2007-11-22 5:29

Hi Jorge,

Yes, the perspective is great but I do have to agree with Henk when it comes to the aperture of this one! f/22 would perhaps have given too much softness on the edges, but f/14 would have done wonders for the Depth of Focus. Still a very nice perspective, but next time just a little higher with your ISO and then f/14. To my humble opinion ;-).

Greetings!
Dennis

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medio (466) 2007-11-22 5:32

Hola Jorge,
preciosa foto, un gran encuadre y un enfoque excelente, me gusta tu gran visi鏮 fotogr塻ica es real mente buenisima!!!! enhorabuena y gracias por compartir.
saludos Jos�

Graymond (234) 2007-11-22 5:39

Jorge,

Super job with lighting and the really nice composition regarding your use of the fence. Well done.

syd1946 (1167) 2007-11-22 5:47

Hello Jorge,
what a nice capure of the foggy atmosphere...and what a great point you choose to take the shot...
Very beautiful image!

Greetings,
Thomas

knerkowski (1476) 2007-11-22 5:56

Hi Jorge
Just superb. Just beautiful.
What an atmosphere. You perfectly illustrate the atmosphere in an equestrian school. At least the idea I have of it.
I like very much the work you have done.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
Regards
Kevin

belido (19934) 2007-11-22 6:09

Hi Jorge,

what a wonderful atmosphere you captured. Beautiful colors and perspective of the fence. I also like the fog on the bachground and the tree layers on the left. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

arturo (31) 2007-11-22 6:54

Hi Jorge,

truly impressive...cheers, arturo

sacavem (18620) 2007-11-22 7:17

Ol� Jorge,

Superb compo, POV and misty atmosphere. Very nice photo.
With My compliments,
Filipe

jcsas (25) 2007-11-22 7:18

Nice colours and photo !!!
Reagards JAMES.C

rminkow (1556) 2007-11-22 7:29

Hi Jorge...beautiful picture...great perspective and balance. Wonderful colors and composition.

Roger

charlotte_iona (1111) 2007-11-22 8:06

Ooh, I love how you got the point of view exactly so that the fence follows almost exactly parallel the contour of the edge of the trees! Perfect.

CRATEOS (7278) 2007-11-22 8:08

absolutely amazing point of view Jorge..astonish balanced to the frame..the light is great and giving super colors on..the dreezle on the air giving mysterious signal to the viewer...my compliments amigo..is a real beauty
of course gos to my favorites
un abrazo

nf

sayan (2617) 2007-11-22 8:21

hi Jorge,

This is a beautiful post. The mist and fog makes it look so good. Your angle is very nice with the fence at a nice position.

Regards

Sayan

venslens (448) 2007-11-22 8:26

A great POV and effect...the reflection on the trees add a magical touch.

Asiulus (1184) 2007-11-22 9:24

Great composition, the fence flowing like a wave, leading us deeper into this frame, into this mist...
Regards
Joanna

worldcitizen (16234) 2007-11-22 10:27

Hello Jorge,
What a beautiful composition! The DOF is great, and the mist creates a tranquil mood. I like the way the fence slopes gently downward and disappears into the fog in the distance. Beautiful soft colors, too.

kwazireal (181) 2007-11-22 13:32

Jorge...Excellent!

Lighting, color rendering, exposure...perfect.

I must disagree with other critiques that suggested increasing the DOF by closing down the aperture; that suggestion would only detract from this result. Why, because too much in-focus would destroy the tremendous sense of distance, of depth in this image...created primarily by the "fade" of the fenceline. Look down the fence, from where it is backlit in the foreground all the way to where it bends back into the sunlight; the image would simply not work nearly as well if the front-lit side of the fence was in sharp focus.

Another especially beautiful part of this image is the upper quarter, where the focal depth is really driven home so effectively by the definitive fade from the near branches to those farther away...on out into the foggy morning.

Getting up early, getting out early with your camera really pays off!

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lilimih33 (9918) 2007-11-22 16:42

Hello Jorge!
Really great point of view and wonderful colour!
Perfect composition!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

melmcree (18) 2007-11-22 20:44

Hey Jorge,

I just have to give you the upmost congratulations on such an incredible photograph. This is truly a piece of art. It's obvious I'm not the only one to think so either.

Great Great job,

Mel

ChrisJ (172436) 2007-11-23 0:38

Hi Jorge

Wonderful graphism of the fence, with superb sharpness & good repetition of thr tree trunks at left. Tfs!

faubry (35447) 2007-11-23 1:59

wowww; wonderful perspective here;; perfect composition, very nice morning... soon
francine

crckt (7222) 2007-11-23 4:22

Hi Jorge,
Beautiful shot! Really amazing composition. Very artistic indeed.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
Regards,
Shaeri

doubay (674) 2007-11-23 6:43

Hi Jorge!
Beautiful landscape shot. The mist adds a very nice, romantic autumn atmosphere. Very well chosen POV.
Regards
Andreas

bracasha75 (24591) 2007-11-23 13:48

Hello Jorge
The going fog and the tree line make here a great effect
Excellent image
TFS
Cheers,Braca

gramma (3519) 2007-11-24 3:14

Hi Jorge,

Nice composition here. Sinuosity of the fence is particularly very nice. It leads our eyes trough the view. Perhaps depth of field would be more important to give more sharpness on the foreground. Dynamic would be more important also but here you can't do anything. Thanks for sharing. Cordially,

Christophe

jaywalker (16105) 2007-11-24 8:49

Hi Jorge, A brilliantly composed photo, the line of the fence & trees leading the eye into the depths of the shot, the light is a little mixed, however your POV is excellent & altogether, you have managed the photo well under what look difficult circumstances, kind regards Wilson.

fayeulle (27827) 2007-11-25 0:55

Hi Jorge
Great use of the soft curves this huge fence.
I really like the softness of the light here.
Cheers
JP

Bandit (2360) 2007-11-25 4:43

Tr鋊 belle perspective avec cette barri鋨e et ces arbres !! Les couleurs sont plaisantes avec ce brouillard naissant !!
Bravo !!!

Jeppo (17645) 2007-11-25 5:07

Hi Jorge,

I like the POV! and the colours fading into the light fog...

a romantic pic I would say!
ciao
Silvio

ilvao (2308) 2007-11-25 9:04

Dear Jorge,

just beautiful
like the contrast with the green on left and the cloud on the right
i love it

KevRyan (22956) 2007-11-25 13:47

A very nicely framed image Jorge...I almost said 'sculpted' because of the sensual nature of this image - not only the shapes and textures but even this air/atmosphere is breathable from your image - I easily get the sense of being there and experiencing this.

bw Kev

marietom (34611) 2007-11-26 1:22

Hi Jorge,

Superbe, cette composition, belle ambiance, avec cette brume derri鋨e la barri鋨e, et tr鋊 beau graphisme.
Marie

hatti52 (12786) 2007-11-26 1:53

Hi Jorge,
excellent perspective
misty foggy atmosphere and diagonal fence are wonderful
cheers

Greg1949 (9011) 2007-11-26 12:50

Jorge, I had not seen this one before, oops, I see it is new today, it is a winner for sure. Great capture of the fog on the field, the effect is amazing, it is great.

Greg

avene (12675) 2007-11-27 18:39

cannot believe I missed this shot when it was posted! love the perspective here and how the fence leads the eye into the scene, I particularly like the delicate patters on the fence, I find that fits the overall mood of the shot very well. the fog certainly adds that "little something" and creates a very nice dream-like feeling. others have already commented on the f-stop, so I'm not going to repeat it. other that that - very, VERY well seen and presented.
best,
Kristine

rcrick (346) 2007-11-27 22:31

Hey Jorge, Wow what a shot just stunning, awesome perspective, excellent dof, stunning colours, all in all just beautiful tfs Cheers Rick :)

COSTANTINO (117884) 2007-11-28 8:30

Hola Jorge,
wonderful picture with beautiful mystic atmosphere, great colours and excellent framing.
Congratulations.
Regards,
Costantino

carmia (5482) 2007-11-29 8:05

Hola Jorge, una foto preciosa!! me gusta muchisimo. Un saludo. Carme.

gunbud (34066) 2007-12-01 21:39

Hello Jorge,
Wonderful POV along this mysterious fog shrouded fence as it winds past the big hardwood trees into the distant mist. Beautiful mystic image with very nice depth and very clear colors, details and sharpness.
Regards, Tom

Norte (531) 2007-12-10 8:57

Hi!
A very attractive shot!
I like this fence leading us into the picture, trhe trees are there as "guards" to the left. Lovely light through the fog is creating a special warm colored mood.
TFS
Regards,
Jon

scobert (5355) 2007-12-17 20:18

Hello Jorge,
I don't know how I missed this unbelievable photo of yours. This is truly a masterpiece with superb composition and lighting. Marvelous!
Stan

lindamc18 (297) 2007-12-21 4:05

beautiful picture .i love the colors.great shot!

batalay (41261) 2007-12-29 11:39

Hello Jorge,

What a spectacular shot from last month. I had not seen it before, but I am very happy to find it now (it came up in the random order in which you present your gallery). It resembles a dramatic stage setting.

Warm regards for the New Year,

Bulent

MLINES (12516) 2007-12-29 14:59

Hi Jorge. This has special qualities about it. The line of the fence and the trees with the mistiness to give a mystique about it too. TFS. Murray.

Koopman (1247) 2008-01-04 12:22

Hi Jorge,
Nicephot with an extraordinary perspective,
Regards Henk

dincmen (109) 2008-01-29 14:49

Hey Jorge,
Very nice perspective and feeling of motion by the wavy fence. The fog creates a very mistic atmosphere. Very well seen. Regards,
erkin

DLM (6479) 2008-02-12 11:18

Hi Jorge,
This is a wonderful image with great perspective and light,TFS
Dave.

SabrinaTripodi (84) 2008-02-12 15:28

hola Jorge!
me encanto esta foto!! los colores, el contraste entre el blanco, verde y marron forman una composicion exelente! segui asi!

pascal13 (2100) 2008-02-13 7:56

(Re)bonjour Jorge,
celle ci me pla褾 beaucoup car elle d嶲age une atmosph鋨e agr嶧ble.La composition est jolie avec cette perspective entre ces arbres et la barri鋨e.
Cette brume apporte un plus � cette photo avec ces couleurs reposantes.
Tr鋊 bien fait.
Amicalement.
Pascal.

dcawker (5717) 2008-02-14 7:33

This is one of the most beautiful shots that I've seen on Trekearth. Excellent perspective and light here!! Regards, Doug

khalij_khazar (182) 2008-02-14 12:22

there's nothing quite like early morning fog. the leading lines in this photo take you to a dark and intriguing place in the distance. The tree's and grass also give a lively atmosphere to the photo.

regards,
Nima

Cutajar (285) 2008-02-15 23:47

Wonderful photo ,great sharpness and colours.
Regards James.c

ag1993 (634) 2008-02-16 5:50

Hello,
Lovely shot. Great pettern created by the fance. Nice colours and details.
Regards and Well done.
Andrea Gatt

doelli (50) 2008-04-02 22:24

Great perspective. I love the fog and its effect here. Thanks so much for sharing. Britta

gentedilivello (3103) 2008-04-06 12:34

Hi Jorge,
what a great idea and POV! Really well done and the title of course is simple and perfect.
Thanks for sharing.

yquem46 (38752) 2009-09-17 10:27

you have a top quality gallery Jorge
I pick up this one, quite moody, as an example
extremely well done. glad I'm far from being the only one to like it
Kind regards
patrick

Hansaphotos (11381) 2009-10-29 11:32

Hi again Jorge

Speaking of the "good eye"...You have a really good eye to see this amazing scene here, with the fence leading the eye into the image. The big trees and the fog is wonderful elements to include. Really well done! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice evening.

Best regards, Erling

westcoastgirl1 (666) 2009-11-14 18:29

Hi Jorge

Great beautiful, misty shot. I like that on the one side the mist is taking over while on the other you have a sharp, crisp, tree-lined shot. The colours are cool and natural. I like how the fence guides your eyes down the length of the shot. Perfect conditions. I am surprised by all your nature shots in New York as I expect city scapes.

TFS,
Tosca

masrorvakili (176) 2009-12-10 10:25

I know you have an angel and Paradise is here!tank you

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-12-10 10:30

Hello Jorge!
This photo really pleases me for its well chosen pov, superb composition and such a mysterious mood created by the best exposure, level of sharpness and colors!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards and greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan

bobticoune (980) 2010-04-27 15:57