Photo of the Week 2012-10-08

The first evening of my recent photography workshop included introductions, a light photo outing and a talk on Conscious Camera Work by workshop leader Doug Wilson. After determining that all of the participants were experienced photographers, Doug rejigged the schedule to have us set out early on the second day for Grace Lake, a much anticipated location on the workshop agenda . A 6:30am departure from the dock and 45 minute boat ride to the portage left plenty of time for photography ... in near dark. Never one to miss a unique opportunity, I cranked up the ISO on the 5DMkIII, set a manual exposure and set about making images of the approaching horizon. This image was made about 15 minutes into our voyage as we exited the narrows from Frood Lake to Cranberry Lake.

Early Morning on Cranberry Lake

The morning was brisk. Some were bundled up wearing gloves and had raised the hoods on their jackets. Me, I sat and let the chill of the morning air wash over my face and hands as I took in more of the scene with every breath. Daylight was approaching rapidly, the warmth of it's arrival brushing over the horizon with an orange hue. It was ... cool, very cool.

Later that day we were asked to select up to four of our images to share with the others during an evening review session. It was not difficult for me to choose this one. I can still feel the freshness of the morning just by looking at it.

DJE