Through the Car Windshield After a Thunderstorm, 9:00 p.m.

Photograph info: This photograph was taken last night. After a thunderstorm passed we jumped into the car and drove around to watch the mist rising from the roads and fields through the colors of twilight.

I guess I'd have to call this an impressionistic shot since it's taken through a very dirty windshield and is a bit technically unsound with noise in the sky and shadows. Nice colors, nice moment.

Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens at 24mm, ISO 1000, f/2.8, 1/30s. Basic S curves adjustment for contrast.

Thank you for visiting Durham Township!

--Kathleen

Comments

Impressionistic indeed... But it works great for me with this patch of mist in your headlights... Great work. Minimalist.

Posted by Mirko Herzner on June 27, 2009 3:52 AM

Beautiful saturated color.

Posted by Gator on June 27, 2009 10:18 AM

The similar colors in your previous shots would make this a nice framed series. Very pretty!

Posted by Cameron on June 27, 2009 10:28 AM

The storm subsides as we near the end of the Asphalt Rainbow, and the obligatory "pot o' gold" begins to solidify before us from the very mist of our dreams.

And so, once again, The Digital Countess of Durham Township distributes a (visual) Stimulus Package, offering hope to a floundering spiritual economy. Perhaps a bail-out plan for the Crayola Factory is in the works. (You might give them some new colors, like the ones you share with us.)

Posted by david tinnon on June 27, 2009 12:30 PM

The storm has passed, fading light lingers,
Silhouetted trees on the horizon reaching skyward like fingers.
The picture is taken high and dry from the car,
The mist covered road leads home from afar.

Posted by JPH on June 27, 2009 2:37 PM

Kathleen ,
Great , still my favorite through car window shot is 'Route 611' Feb. 01 ,2006 ! Keep productive and enjoying ,
xoxoxoxo,
Adolph

Posted by Adolph on June 27, 2009 3:35 PM

Very clear, doesn't look like this photo was taken through a car window. Good job!!! Lovely photo.

Posted by Technobabe on June 27, 2009 8:44 PM

Great night shot. Love this image.

Posted by Preston on June 27, 2009 9:18 PM

Beautiful through car window shot! Like the warm yellow colour your headlights creates on the road.

Posted by pernilla on June 28, 2009 3:09 AM

It is as though an apparition appeared in the mist and disappeared just as you snapped the shot leaving behind a golden aura.

Posted by Laurie on June 28, 2009 8:27 AM

Bonjour,
great capture..very nice framing and colors..bravo!

Posted by jelb on June 29, 2009 2:14 PM

Beautiful, as always. I've noticed you have been shooting the 24-70mm a lot lately. The shots are stunning. Bokeh and vibrancy are as powerful as smooth and striking as ever. How do you feel about that lens? Peace, Glen

Posted by Glen Goffin on July 1, 2009 11:55 AM

Mysterious and a little creepy. Very nice. Feels more like some of the forbidden interiors I see when "urban exploring" in New York than a typical landscape seen here.

Posted by Chris on July 1, 2009 4:47 PM

Very nice photo!!

Posted by Shams on July 3, 2009 4:48 PM

Is that David Lynch at the side?

Posted by Richard Booth on July 3, 2009 9:41 PM

I love this picture, it feels very dreamy and mystic to me.

Posted by Lindsay on July 4, 2009 3:06 AM

Kathleen ,
Great shot , thanks for your talent & shareing .
Adolph

Posted by Adolph on July 4, 2009 12:13 PM

beautiful colors !

Posted by Xavier Rey on July 4, 2009 12:39 PM

Why did the apparition cross the road?

Posted by david tinnon on July 4, 2009 2:15 PM

A simple yet atmospheric shot.

Posted by Simon C on July 26, 2009 8:48 AM

the colors are pretty impressive seeing as how it was shot thru the windshield. did you have to do much post processing?

either way, lovely moment, indeed. (c:

Posted by stephanie on August 6, 2009 7:51 PM
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