Belly of the Snake
There are some advantages to the sun going down so much earlier in the evening, it provides more opportunities to get in long exposures. This is an image of South Holston Lake with 421 Bridge looming overhead taken around 6:30pm. During the summer months this shot is not possible because the water level is so high there is no place to setup. Highway 421 is locally known as The Snake because of its continuous curves as it crosses Holston Mountain.
Gear: Canon 60D
Settings: 18mm, ISO100, f/11, 30 seconds
Processing: Adobe Lightroom 3
Great shot! Love the smooth water and the framing!
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Nice framing. I really like the contrast between the crisp edges of the girders on the bridge and the velvet like surface of the lake. Perfect for the B&W treatment as well.
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A lovely image Curt. I especially like the contrast between the sharp foreground (bridge and rocks) and the softer background. I so need to invest in some ND filters!
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This is AWESOME, Curt! I love architectural photography and the drama of this bridge really delivers a strong picture!
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Nice long exposure! Looks like ice!
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Beautiful composition here Curt, and the range of B&W tones is just awesome. Well done.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..Streaks of Light
Stone cold killer here, Curt. I love how this came out, man. Fantastic come and processing, man.
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The composition is fabulous Curt. The reflection in the lower left is outstanding.
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Awesome composition and killer shot in B&W.
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Beautiful composition Curt.
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Great composition Curt and the B&W really suits the mood.
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Wow, just love the POV here Curt, awesome choice for the monotone as well!
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