PHOTOGRAPH INFO

This photograph was taken last night along the Delaware River in Riegelsville. That's the Riegelsville-Roebling bridge in the background; I've photographed it many times from many angles.

Robbie is from Bethlehem, PA, and he was out fishing for the elusive Shad. As I mentioned two posts ago, Shad like water temps in the upper 50F range and that's when they're actively returning from the ocean to spawn in the Delaware. But the river temperature dropped into the 40s with the big rain we had over the weekend, so apparently the Shad are pretty lethargic at the moment!

Post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D and the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L at 17mm, ISO 1600, 1/50s at f/4. Multiple curves adjustments for contrast and saturation, selective color saturation and de-saturation.

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i think you need to puttt this one in "best photos" map. this one is deffenetly one of you best :)

Looks so very peaceful and calm on the river. I really like the little hint of reflections of the lights on the bridge. I also really like the way the tree and it's reflection frame the man who's fishing.

There is such a feeling of calm in this picture. It makes me feel peaceful just looking at it.

Beautiful and serene. I can put myself in Robbie's place and imagine throwing out the line with the hope of a strike.

I still haven't figured out how you tweak your photos (whether it's a softening or a blur layered), but whatever it is it's a very peaceful soothing touch.

another marvelous shot, so tranquil and warming
Like marc I ponder about your processing techniques so if you ever fancy giving a little tutorial post I bet all of use would love it :D

Nice "calm before the storm," but if there are thunder storms anywhere in the area, even some miles away, IT IS TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WATER! Ask Florida landscape photographer Clyde Butcher, who has the dubious distinction of haveing been struck twice while standing behind his view camera up to his tucus in swamp water. (Don't know if he still got the pictures)I've been on that bridge--it is wonderful.

Tend to agree with bruno on this one.. Reminds me of a Bob Ross painting. Remember that guy? "Ahh.. yes. There we are."

Robbie knows the best time to go fishing :) And looks like you were able to capture some amazing light before that storm hit.

This is one nice shot! I love the light on tis one.

Your pictures make the subjects in them seem eternal. Everything is so restful in its place, as if it has been there forever, and will continue to do so...

Beautiful shot. Lovely atmosphere and nice composition (the tree and its shadow seem to circle the man).

fantastic!!!
the overall composition is awesome, as well as the lighting.
Congrat!

I love the backlight photos, and this one is particularly atractive, so peaceful, perfect composition and perfect postprocessing.

Wonderful sunset. Great capture :)

Thanks again, everyone. Responding:

Marc: No softening or blurring on this at all. Sometimes a slow-ish shutter gives that effect, or maybe it's the natural blur of the water in the front right that makes the rest of the image seem softer.

JD: Most of the "look" comes from multiple curves adjustments, as is true for most of my shots. Don't underestimate the power of the curves tool. That alone does almost everything for me.

John: Thanks for the weather advice! :)

Very pleasing ripple pattern on the surface and the framing of Robbie in the arc of the limb and it's reflection.....you have a great eye.....and Robbie has a nice job.

Fantastic colors!

Wonderful, simply wonderful.