Monday, January 9, 2012

Misty Monday - Ageless Shores

Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada  © Doug Hickok


Some places have a timeless feeling, a sense that little has changed since the dawn of the earth. While walking along the stretch of ancient shore seen above, I had this feeling. The rocky coast of Campobello Island has an ageless spirit... the scene above could be from the present or from a million years ago, before the age of man.

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."
John Muir

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20 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Excellent foreground landscape !

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"January 9, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Very impressive. The kind of shot that makes you stare - and then stare again.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Awesome photo, I have the same feeling when I go hicking acroos the mountain.
    Greetings.

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  4. cieldequimperJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    It would be hard for me to leave this place. Maybe a blizzard would do the trick, lol!

    Happy New Year (I know, I'm late!)

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  5. JoeJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    The narrative is as inspiring as the photo. If cameras existed at the dawn of time somehow I suspect you might behind them.

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  6. yzJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    perfect composition
    great work

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  7. Traveling HawkJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    your fine photo reminds me on Canadian shores on the Vancouver Island, Doug!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Lovely, vast. Very Ansel Adams.

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  9. AkaruiphotoJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful !! I love the textures on the rocks. Great in BW.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful rocky lanscape.

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  11. john4jackJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Excellent. A wonderful foreground

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  12. MelissaJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Nice to quote Muir. There's an Ansel Adams feel to this one.

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  13. KrunalJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    lovely

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  14. DomLOrthaJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    It works so well in BW too. Really nice!
    Have a nice day.

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  15. franzJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    brilliant angle and superb dof in this fantastic monochrome rendition! such a beautiful compo, too ...
    (btw, doug, if you can indeed see seasonal changes in your hair - in both directions! - then not all is lost ... ;-))

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  16. RonJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great use of the B&W. Depth of field is perfect!

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  17. Andrew Graeme GouldJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Yes, I've had those thoughts, too, while walking along the shoreline, adn it shows up here in these timeless elements in this impressive image.

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  18. ChristopherJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    So true Doug. I had this experience many times over the Holidays as I walked about the rugged, pristine land around New Brunswick. I love your composition and the great emphasis on the ancient rocks. It rocks.

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  19. rianJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    must be a challenge hiking through this.. :) sure is lovely landscape though.. great catch. :)

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  20. Alfredo OlivaFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful landscape!
    This B&W is superb.
    Best

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