Gathering Moss

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 9, 2009301 views22 comments

You know what they say about rolling stones... This is from a month or so ago here in Vermont. It was a particularly tough day for photographing landscapes even though the color was peak, extremely dreary light and high winds. Instead of getting frustrated by the conditions I headed to this little stream and decided to work in tight, focusing on patterns and texture found in more intimate comps.

5D2, 70-200, polarizer

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22 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on November 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Well seen and executed Kurt!!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 9, 2009 at 3:25 PM

Outstandingly seen and captured. I like the DOF and the composition with the colored leaves adding the icing on the cake.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on November 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Beautiful intimate scene, Kurt! There is a fine balance between elements, boulders, water, water lines and leaves that's held together beautifully by the green of the moss and water (just a hint there).

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Comment posted by Peter Gordon on November 9, 2009 at 4:05 PM

Beautiful intimate scene. Great way to deal with the weather..

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Comment posted by Scott Anderson on November 9, 2009 at 4:32 PM

Beautiful shot! The zig-zag effect of the water works well. The green rocks and colored leaves stand out nicely against the white water.

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Comment posted by Nathaniel (Nat) Al on November 9, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Great job. You have certainly made lemonade, rather than complaing about the poor conditions.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 9, 2009 at 5:07 PM

Nice tough turning the tough conditions into a fine image. I like it.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on November 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM

A tight comp that works very well. Agreed on the great zig-zag action. peaceful........

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on November 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM

Wonderful. Great framing and the leaves really complete the scene. Nice!

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on November 9, 2009 at 9:34 PM

Very nice comp and exposure here, Kurt. Really nice work.

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on November 9, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Wonderful comp Kurt. Overcast autumn days are perfect for initmate comps. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Barry Ashenhurst on November 10, 2009 at 1:24 AM

Hey Kurt, sweet pic mate. You found order in the chaos and that ain't easy.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 10, 2009 at 3:27 AM

Love the lines of the cascade of the water through your comp and the touches of autumn color provided by the leaves on the moss/rocks. Really nice.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 10, 2009 at 5:53 AM

Beautifully seen Kurt, and I especially like the sprinkling of leaves.
John

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on November 10, 2009 at 6:01 AM

this is fabulous....

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Love the contrasts here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 10, 2009 at 3:33 PM

This works very well. Love the scattered color on the rocks.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

I like this Kurt. Great color and action.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM

The color is popping! I like the differences in the greens and how they contrast with the orange and yellows. Also, the contrast between the soft, silky water and the non rolling stones works well with the chosen composition.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 10, 2009 at 11:28 PM

Wonderful light, color, and comp!

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Comment posted by Rafael Rojas on November 11, 2009 at 5:52 AM

Nice. I like the balancing and the triangular structure given by the three boulders. well done. another example showing there is ALWAYS something worth photographing in ANY situation and condition...you just need to escape from your preconceived ideas or original plans and let Nature impose its rythm on you...cheers

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 11, 2009 at 6:53 PM

I really like this comp, Kurt. The rocks are laid out at key points; but what really draws me into this image is the way the water weaves its way through this intimate scene. Now if I could only find some nice moss covered boulders like this.

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