Strange Light, a photo from Central Plateau, North Island

Photographer's Note

Hi all.
I知 going through a little dry spell at the moment so I致e dug into my archive from a few months back come up with this shot.
This was taken on one our trips up to Whakatane and is nearly the half way point. The mountain is Ruapehu and just out of sight on the right is the town of Waiouru.
There was a strange light from a low angle sun and thin cloud cover that was almost like dusk. Bonus shot in WS.
Enjoy, Paul.

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mauro61 (53429) 2009-10-23 1:09

ciao Paul,
mi piace molto la tonalit� scura della foto con la montagna innevata a a rischiarare il BG.
Ottima la diagonale della ferrovia che crea oltre a profondit� anche dinamicit� nello scatto.
saluti
maurizio

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2009-10-23 1:15

Hi Paul,
nice atmosphere. Interesting light. Beautiful contrast between foreground and background. The mountain is great to see. Train line provides here secondary focal point, which is fine. Superb capture. Tfs.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu

JanD (0) 2009-10-23 1:21

Howdy Bakes888!
Amazing wires, fantastic mountains. Excellent POV and composition. Wonderful lightness.
Regards.

phwall (6787) 2009-10-23 1:26

Hi Paul,
Interesting that most of the shot is under cloud cover except for the middle part of the mountain.
That low band of cloud in the top third looks interesting too.
Nice composition, the tracks cut a good diminishing perspective, so too the poles.
You have any more gems like this lurking in your archive, wish I did.
Regards
Peter

papagolf21 (152607) 2009-10-23 1:26

Bonjour, cher Paul,
Tr鑚 bel effet de perspective avec ces rails qui guident notre regard jusqu'� cette montagne rev黎ue d'un manteau blanc.
J'aime beaucoup l'ambiance qui se d馮age de cette composition.
Merci pour la photo en bonus.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

rodgerg (55767) 2009-10-23 1:28

Hello Paul,

Yes, very astonihing light but the very good managment of this light give a nice shot with a beautiful prospect effect and a greta depht. An image full of rythm and dynamism too with the good use of the rails and the cables in the composition.
Best regards,
Roger

Budapestman (82620) 2009-10-23 1:33

Hi Paul,
a very spectacular photo with fantastic view, the compositon is splendid, the depth of the photo is superb, the lights are very effective, indeed. Great impression. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

Fellini (6407) 2009-10-23 1:56

Hi Paul,
impressive shot, i like the clouds and the perspective, very nice ... brrr.
Good summer ... now!
Greetings
Alex

bema (26591) 2009-10-23 2:05

Hello Paul,

unusal colors for your meantime weather casting, so this is a view we will have in the next months here on the north-side of our earth many more times..
nevertheless a very beautiful picture with a great depth..

have a nice weekend, best regrards Bernd

riclopes (35577) 2009-10-23 2:24

Ol� Paul, I can see that the light was tricky here but you did a great job. There's no signs of overexposition in those clouds and the lines of the raillway are excellent leading lines. My favorite element here is of course those mountains covered with snow, something I'm not used to and it's a powerful presence. I can even like more the WS that has wonderful textures and details.
Wish you a good weekend,
ricardo

Giorgio (11279) 2009-10-23 3:08

- Special mention to this very nice scenery Paul, the dual perspective of electrical and son rails seem to lead directly to this beautiful snowy mountain, it's superb under this amazing light, well done!
have a nice weekend.
giorgio

ktanska (45070) 2009-10-23 3:25

Hi Paul,
Mountain and railroad. As you may know my favourite themes. Very nice light. I see that snow line comes pretty low that time of year.
Kari

belido (19934) 2009-10-23 3:47

Hi Paul,

very well presented photography. I like to see the imponent snowed mountain as the final element but the railway and the poles do their part in the composition. Light is quite pleasant and the details are superb. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Greg1949 (9011) 2009-10-23 4:14

Paul, this is great, it is reminiscent of your "All lines lead to..." shot. Great dark moody presentation, super post.

Greg

Kielia (24077) 2009-10-23 5:15

Hi Paul,
what a spectacular view ! You have chosen an excellent POV to present us the mountains with the rail nicely leading into the depth. The light is very attractive too - maybe a little bit strange - and the moody colors of the grass are matching perfectly. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2009-10-23 7:28

Paul...hey...

a lovely juxtaposition of the backdrop against the structures that provide all the modernization and luxuries of daily life...

love the tracks that run right through the frame..really open up the frame even more..

good job my friend

tc
sayeed

BennyV (34780) 2009-10-23 8:23

Great light!

Plus - apart from the stunning view - I also like the pov you chose. The track lines are a great element in the composition. I particularly like how they seem to disappear just before they reach their end. Great stuff, Paul!

Benny

carper (96) 2009-10-23 8:25

marvelous one Paul,
good perspective, fantastic place, good composition, and a great atmosphere, marvelous photo job here I like it a lot, have a nice weekend.
regard jaap

stego (24132) 2009-10-23 12:16

Hi Paul,
It's interesting how you take profit of the poles on the FG, which normally would have much negative impact on the compo, as a compositional element. The light may not be the most spectacular, I guess the obsessive fans of HDR'ish saturated colours don't like it at all, but I find it "quietly beautiful".
Regards,
Jos�

jimkil (1706) 2009-10-23 12:51

I love the peak and light Paul, it is beautiful with a good POV. Still looks dry down your way and the layer of cloud is stunning.
Have a good long weekend, going anywhere?
Jim

Dyerco (10185) 2009-10-23 18:35

Hi Paul
This is what I call "silver light" where the sun comes through some cloud to create a translucent effect. Nicely composed with the train trach acting as a leading line to the mountain.
Phil

pablominto (53746) 2009-10-23 22:31

Hello Paul,

The dry grass tells the story of the season, and the fresh snow on the summit indicates winter is coming up!
This is a well composed view, the rails reflects light and make a strong lead into the scene...
i notice the low hovering cloud that is wrapping the mountain!

Greetings,
Pablo -

bracasha75 (24591) 2009-10-23 22:51

Hello Paul
The picture show us how winter looks on NZ and it is only memory for you yet ,because you have sommer in arive !!!Beautiful view on this mountain
TFS
Cheers,Braca

emka (158860) 2009-10-23 23:25

Hi Strange light, indeed. beutiful mountain coverd with snow well contrasting with the brown grasses. Interesting diagonal lines.

Regards

Malgorzata

Graal (103040) 2009-10-23 23:26

Hi Paul,
an interesting view. Nice composition and perspective of railway track. Amazing mountains, good WS also. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Urs (14082) 2009-10-24 7:07

Hi Paul

Modern time is here to stay, so you also got the railyway. In this picture the railway actually adds interest, without it would not work that nicely. The mountain partly in the clouds and the somber mood you have it captured perfectly. Well done

best regards
Urs

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-10-24 8:32

Hi Paul
Fine sharpness and depth in this excellent picture. I like your POV and diagonals.
Very well handled the light
Have a fine weekend
Aires

SteveH (8220) 2009-10-24 18:27

Hi Paul, my NZ friends often talk about going skiing at Ruapehu - now I know what it looks like. Tonal range is good here, with the white snow and cloud not blown out. I like the composition too, letting the mountain and sky dominate. Cheers, Steve

ChrisJ (172436) 2009-10-25 1:45

Hi Paul

I like the reflected light on the railroad tracks, which also provide superb lead in lines & linear perspective. The pastel colours are wonderful. Tfs!

Nicou (193814) 2009-10-25 3:22

Hello,

J'aime beaucoup la fuyance de fil qui donne de la profondeur et de la perspetive � l'image, superbe compo ave ce mont eneig� ce ciel et ce beeaux nuages, grandise image avec le reflets sur les voies, mangigique.

Bravoe t maiti�

Nicou

jmdias (116511) 2009-10-25 5:47

paul

nice light and I liked the light beating in the rails, creating nice diangonals there too. nice place. we can feel the mood of the moment.

hugs

jorge

JCG (35153) 2009-10-25 7:13

Hello Paul,

This way of railroad irresistibly brings us to this splendid covered mountain of its white coat� Indeed this sky and this lighting give a curious relief to these tops and a particular atmosphere to the landscape. Interesting glance just like your beautiful photograph in WS, thank you Paul.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

Docarmo (9767) 2009-10-25 9:03

Hi Paul,
Beautiful composition with effective depth and a gorgeous background - a show of mountains and clouds!
Congratulations!
Docarmo

BelCan75 (2201) 2009-10-25 10:40

Hello Paul,

This is an amazing shot. I love that you included the rail tracks as it creates a lot of depth. The light on the mountain is beautiful and I like the colours as well. Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

ciakgiak (30) 2009-10-25 11:05

Ciao Paul,
bellissimo paesaggio con la montagna innevata ed il cielo molto suggestivo.
Mi piace molto la diagonale che hai creato con i binari ed i cavi elettrici.
Un caro abbraccio.
Giorgio

josepmarin (59385) 2009-10-25 11:33

Hi Paul,
yes, the light is strange but at the same time creates a specially attractive atmosphere to this wonderful landscape presided by the huge mountains covered with snow.
The rails of the railroad and the posts are very effective in the image, its linear geometry and the perspective are a very important element also in the composition.
Excellent work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

giorgimer (35017) 2009-10-25 16:01

Hi Paul,

nice view, also because of the light you talk about. Good inclusion of the railway

TFS

G

anokutan (15097) 2009-10-26 5:49

Hello Paul,
İmpressive shot, i like the clouds and the perspective, very nice.Light is quite pleasant and the details are superb.

xuaxo (6854) 2009-10-26 9:33

Hi Paul,
Wonderful, powerful montain.
Very nice composition with the poles and the railway.
Greetings,
F.

jafadabret (56501) 2009-10-26 11:05

Bonjour Paul.
ﾉtrange lumi鑽e en effet sur ce paysage de montagne. J'aime le premier plan avec les rails qui partent pour se perdre au pied de la montagne pleine de myst鑽e.
Amicalement
Jacques

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-10-26 13:36

Hi Paul,

A composition with a lot of unusual thing. Indeed the light, but also way you placed the railway and its post are remarkable and well considered.
A picture that catches your eye.

Groet Rob

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2009-10-26 15:26

Hi Paul,
really a strange light here, but interesting in the scene, and I like of the deep rails and cables too. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

Waylim (25436) 2009-10-26 18:00

Hi Paul,
Very nice shot, I like the 3D quality of it, particularly the clouds that hangs in middle of the image between the snow capped mountain and the transmission lines. Very natural colors and really well managed lights. thanks
Way

plimrn (21344) 2009-10-26 20:10

Hi Paul,
Here I love the light, the cloud andf the rails; in the WS, I love the mountain. The WS really shows its splendor; good choice to include it.
HLJ, Pat

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-10-27 0:38

Hi Paul.

Ok, I agree about the light but I really lovely the compo with the rail introducing us the way to go to the lovely mountains.

Well done!

darek1978 (13361) 2009-10-28 11:08

Hi Paul,
The train would probably add another point of interest but as it is the shot is still very pleasant and very representative of a moody, spring day. Good perspective effect to show the track leading into the depth with land. I'm also very impressed with the view in the background. Well done!
Thanks for sharing,
Darek

gunbud (34066) 2009-10-29 10:12

Hi Paul,
Beautiful stark winter scene capture here.
Love the rail tracks leading to the snow covered mountain.
It is spring now in your country and this is what tings will look here soon.
Regards, Tom

skippy007 (12510) 2009-11-01 2:22

Hello Paul, I like the atmosphere you have captured in this shot, I think it is mainly created by the light & the converging lines of the power poles and those shinning railway lines. Good POV & perspective.
Nice one.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

danos (110407) 2009-11-02 0:56

Hi Paul,
nice perspective and depth of the shot with the other one in the WS to completes the whole scenery.I like the snowy Mt,as the really strange light tints of the sky.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-11-05 9:15

Hello Paul!
Strange light indeed!
But, what an attractive photograph!
Pov and composition are truly excellent!
Sharpness is quite suitable to this image, exposure is correct and colors are great!
I love such landscapes!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-11-18 5:18

Ola Paul ,
Bonito ponto de vis縊 com esta linha de comboio na diagonal , a montanha de fundo e fant疽tica quase toda coberta de neve , boas cores, parab駭s!!
Um abra輟 Gon軋lo

Longroute (19600) 2009-12-08 1:14

This shot shows how to take advantage from adverse conditions: the dim light created an unusual atmosphere and the cloudy sky adds a halo of mistery to this superb mountain covered with snow. But of course it's the masterful composition which decides for the positive aspect: the long railway at the right place convey a strong sense of distance and perspective.
Well done,
Donato

Didi (61589) 2010-03-09 10:01

Hi Paul
Very magnificent landscape and interesting perspective of the railway.
Good contrast with the cloudy sky.
Best regards