Morning Fisherman
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This past weekend we escaped to the Mogollon Rim for a much needed camping trip. The “Rim” as it is called is a very popular spot during the summer months when Phoenix hits triple digits. A short 2 hour drive will put you at 7500 feet and back into relaxing temperatures.
We arrived Friday afternoon to see some patches of snow left from the previous nights 2″ of accumulation. Yes, snow in AZ in late May. Maybe rapture day would come? Thank goodness we brought beer!
Saturday morning I got up just after sunrise to head out for some photo gathering. I had planned on being up earlier but blame that cool 40 degree morning for wanting to sleep in a bit. After getting the cobwebs out of my head I set off for Willow Springs Lake. Upon arriving I saw that the fishermen had no problem getting there early. The parking lot was full with trailers. Man that is commitment.
I saw the boat pictured above making his way across the lake and fog and thought what a great opportunity for me to use the 70-200. For whatever reason the zoom has lived inside my camera bag more than outside. Shame, I know.
Processing this in b&w seemed like the natural thing to do with the fog. A few tweaks in Phototools & LR and I had what I wanted.
Rapture day never came but a bunch of photos did. I’m looking forward to sharing a few more over the next few days.
Until next time…
Processing info: Canon 40d, Canon 70-200L, Phototools 2.6, LR3.4, CS4
This is stunning Chris, the mist looks awesome in B&W, nice choise to go with the 70-200 too, the comp is great!
Great image, I love the simple story it conveys.
Simple, yet compelling. Fabulous image!
Ridiculously awesome Chris! Love this shot!
Man, what a perfect scene! This is exactly what I think about for early morning fishing! Wonderful image!
Fantastic shot, Chris. So peaceful.
Chris, this is a super shot.
Wonderful shot. Simple, peaceful, relaxing. Lens and processing selection, brilliant.
This might just be my favorite shot of the day, Chris! LOVE it!
Wonderful image Chris!
Great photo. Have seen many of these mornings on the lakes here in Minnesota.
As a fisherman, I can really appreciate this. 🙂
That fog burning off the water really sets the mood.
Awesome shot, Chris!
Great shot… I bet it was quite peaceful to be out there!
great shot Chris, love the BW treatment and the great comp as well!
Beautiful other-worldly mood. Love how you can get lost in the isolation.
Beautiful shot Chris! I love fog in B&W shots!
WOW. I never expect something like this in AZ. This is really awesome photo.