the sun's rays, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

waking up early morning, this was what welcomed us on our second day of camping in the Gualala 'wilderness', the sun's rays beaming toward my face as if to say "wake up now, and enjoy the show!".

Gualala is a coastal location on a cliff overlooking the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean. A small unincorporated town on the coast of Mendocino County that started out as a logging town shortly after the 1906 earthquake. Now, tourism is its main industry with scenic Highway 1 running through it.

Gualala takes its name from the Pomo Indian language, which translated would be "where water meets", which is in reference to the fact that the town is located where the river meets the ocean.

belido, parbo, stego, ymrk, bostankorkulugu, riclopes, dareco, cunejo200, jmcl ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Bruno40 (6662) 2009-03-06 6:51

Hi Benedict,
Being away for a while?
Nice entry, I wish I could camp again.
the font of your name in the frame is perhaps not appropriate.
have a nice weekend
Jorge

belido (19934) 2009-03-07 5:22

Hi Ben,

I know about this feeling. Long time I don't camp but I remember what is to wake up surrounded by the nature. You feel free, far from the problems of your daily life. Very beautiful shot, simple and the message is sent. Well done!
Abraço,
Carlos

denisn72 (8314) 2009-03-07 5:29

Hello Benedict!
I like the tilted silhouettes of these many trees well contrasted. Simple and original idea! Cheers!
Best regards
Denis!

parbo (11092) 2009-03-09 12:30

Hello Benedict,

I'm glad you started to post again. Wonderful shot and great note to accompany the image. I liked amazing textures created by tree bodies and branches while green leafs are adding colors. Lights through them are just splendid. Congratulations. Have a nice new week.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

stego (24132) 2009-03-09 14:31

Hi Benedict,

We have a saying that goes something like this: "who ever is alive always ends up showing up", which is much used as a welcome back salutation. :-)

I find this kind of image fascinating, but I find it so difficult to capture that usually I don't even bother to try it. But here you excelled registering those wonderful light effects on the trees and even dare to include that ray of sunshine.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing these glorious moment with us.

Regards, José.

plimrn (21344) 2009-03-23 8:14

Hi Benedict,
Wow you really captured the feeling of the dense North Coast woods; not an easy task!! If I could describe how you did it, I might be able to repeat it myself. An amazing work; I like it a lot. Very interesting note as well.
HLJ, Pat

ymrk (15099) 2009-04-07 9:40

I like a that flare on sky,Benedict...How a effectived in here.Beautiful and naturalist perspective!
Take care of yourself!

Yağmur

Waylim (25436) 2009-04-07 20:05

Benedict,
Very nice captured of the ray of light, really nice POV, well composed and good quality, I like it, I felt like being out in the woods myself, as the days are getting warmer this is a good time thanks for the remind. I should plan a few excursion locally. thanks
Way

tinvin (486) 2009-04-11 23:22

bro,

nice to see something from you again. nice shot and capture of having the filtered sunbeams against the trees

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-04-16 23:02

thank you for making me squint!>:P... loved it though, for the blair witch mood, lol... take care st.benny, happy easter...

riclopes (35577) 2009-05-03 23:13

Olá Benedict, this is indeed a magic waking up in the forest. It makes me think you slept inside a natural church made of trees. Lovely sight of the beams of light passing through and warming our face.
cheers,
ric

dareco (17136) 2009-05-04 14:41

I will have to try this :) I love how the rays are shining through the trees. Excellent detail and pov. A very relaxing image. TFS

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-05-04 14:44

Hello Benedict!
I love such effects and you did such a brilliant photo job in this one! It's perfect! It's magical! It's wonderful!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards and greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan

Jepoy (32) 2009-05-04 22:25

I like it. Simple

elherbz (0) 2009-05-10 19:19

The suns white rays breaking thru the trees is capture good by your angle.

cunejo200 (7281) 2009-06-03 18:53

Hi Ben,
I had always wanted to drive the scenic Highway 1 and neighboring state/national parks. Too bad about the budget cut in CA which close many state parks. This well composed, love the lightbeam. Ingatz...
Danilo

jmcl (14535) 2009-06-24 9:26

Hi Benedict,

Hope this note finds you and yours well. I know how hard it is to find sense and organization for an image in the chaos of the trees .. nicely done. Beautiful moment .. a nikkor lens on a 30D? seems to work well for you. take care, John