Misty morning by vikdaddy

Misty morning

I woke up this morning to the most intense fog. The mist had blanketed my entire journey to work. In the past I may have seen it as an irritation, but I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the landscape - it's one of the best things to have come from doing this project. The fog didn't subside until about midday, and luckily I went for a walk in the local country park just before it began to lift.

I didn't have my D-SLR with me, so I had to use my compact S90. What I love about the fog is that it simplifies the landscape, making it easier to compose an attractive picture. I got a few shots I was pleased with, but I liked the tonal range in this picture and, if you look closely, the drops hanging from the bare tree. Black and white just lends itself to such weather, and in post-processing I decreased the clarity to make it look more misty.

I've joined a new gym that opened today. It was great getting back into such an environment after working out in my home gym for the past few months. It's a double-edged sword though for this project, because driving in to the city centre after work and then home takes more time and leaves less for taking photos. However, being in town also means I can take some more pictures in the centre of Nottingham. I'll see how it pans out, especially during the winter months.

Canon S90, f/8, 1/80, ISO-80
I love it!
November 16th, 2010  
amazing shot! :)
November 16th, 2010  
Super shot Vik... I just wish I had more time this morning but was already late so had to make do with just a handful of quick snaps... Good luck sticking to the gym.. I keep meaning to re-start (yeah, yeah, been saying that all year!!)
November 16th, 2010  
Great shot. Love the B&W
November 16th, 2010  
Beautiful and serene! Yeay for the gym, hope you can work out a good balance!
November 16th, 2010  
Very peaceful scene!
November 16th, 2010  
Vic, I always enjoy your pics. Thank you for taking the time to explain the process and technique. It's always a learning experience:)
November 17th, 2010  
I absolutely love this!
November 17th, 2010  
Way cool. I can even see the dew drops.
November 17th, 2010  
Lovely shot!!
November 17th, 2010  
love the shot, vik..... sooooooo moody.... and love the new profile pic btw.....
November 17th, 2010  
great great shot. so quiet and tranquil looking.
November 17th, 2010  
I love the atmosphere in this one!
November 17th, 2010  
Love the fog and the mysterious trees in the distance, great shot.
November 17th, 2010  
simple, eerie, love it
November 17th, 2010  
Hah great minds think alike we had fog in Aachen too and I titled my picture Misty Morning as well. Nice shot Vik.
November 17th, 2010  
Very beautiful :)
November 17th, 2010  
Lovely capture!
November 17th, 2010  
Gorgeous crop!
November 17th, 2010  
Ira
Oh wow, this is so (!) beautiful!
November 17th, 2010  
yea thats why i knocked my night shots on the head, work, gym and finding somewhere good and taking loads of long exposures soon takes its toll. Nice mate, agree good tones
November 17th, 2010  
Simple lines and shapes - you are so right about that fog. Elegance.
November 18th, 2010  
Wow. Beautiful! I love the composition, the hint that there is something else out there.
November 22nd, 2010  
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