Last One,,,,,,

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 29, 2009792 views46 comments

,,,,,,for now. One more from the morning of my last two posts. Thanks for the feedback on the last two. Earlier light and slower shutter speed blurred the moss a little, but I kind of like the softening effect.

5D, 70-200L

David
South Louisiana

Comments

46 comments

Comment posted by Larry Gloth on November 29, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Keep ' em coming. They're all outrageously beautiful and not frequently seen. On this one, the light striking the gray moss is beautiful and nicely interspersed with the colored foliage. The arrangement of trunks is perfect and creates nice depth. Just the right amount of water too.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 29, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Amazing work David, Gorgeous in every way.
John

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Comment posted by Aaron Ellingsen on November 29, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Wow. I don't think I commented on the other two, but damn, this is just so good. I couldn't pick a favorite out of the 3 if I tried. Very beautiful stuff, David.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 29, 2009 at 5:46 PM

Whaoh! David, this is marvelous! One of these days I've GOT to get out into the wilds of the Atchafalaya - really sweet!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 29, 2009 at 5:49 PM

Another beauty - this series has truly been exceptional David. I'd love to see more...

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 29, 2009 at 5:52 PM

Glad I don't have to choose between the three. Each is special in its own way, whether is accents the colors, the grove of trees or in this case the moss. What a series!

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Comment posted by Chris White on November 29, 2009 at 5:53 PM

David,

The solid wall of texture is very impressive here, to me. Tapestry like. Great light, great eye.

Chris

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on November 29, 2009 at 6:02 PM

This is beautiful, David. Great scene here.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

Man... these have all just been magical David. I still dig the first the most, but I guess you probably figured that since you decided to share it first

What sets these over the top, compared to other Cypress shots I've seen, is the sheer mass of lichen, incredible! I've got to come out there sometime soon! See any Ivory Bills?

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 29, 2009 at 6:08 PM

This is fantastic David, almost magical. Your other two images were also. In this one, I love the white branches reaching out of the center. This is a masterpiece!

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on November 29, 2009 at 6:16 PM

Great series David.
I like them all. Can you give us some more detail of the setup? Were you in the water? Shutter speeds etc.
Well Done!!!!!

Neil

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 29, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Thanks again, everyone. This was just one of those mornings that everywhere I looked there was beauty. And to think I was so preoccupied with these shoreline scenes that I missed the sun come up in one of those huge blood red fireballs. I was out of position for any decent comp so just sat back and enjoyed the moment.

Floris,,,,if I do see an Ivory-billed Woodpecker I'm not telling anyone until I get the shot so I can retire in style.

Neil,,,,I was floating in a kayak, the camera was on a TALL tripod in about six feet of water. 13 sec, f16, iso 100

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 29, 2009 at 6:19 PM

David, you're going to end up drawing every photographer on NPN down here next year. People love the hanging mosses.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on November 29, 2009 at 6:40 PM

I think I like this the best of the ones so far, I think because the moss and colored leaves go across the entire image. A great set of images!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 29, 2009 at 6:44 PM

I'll be onboard for the trip down David- what a great series of just magnificent beauty!

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on November 29, 2009 at 7:02 PM

I always love looking at cypress shots, my favorite tree. Another fantastic image IMO. Ron

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on November 29, 2009 at 7:17 PM

It'll probably draw fewer comments as the third in the series...but I like this composition and color arrangement the best of the three!!!

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Comment posted by Jeremy Calow on November 29, 2009 at 7:32 PM

Great textures, and colours. Love the shots, keep taking them and posting them

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on November 29, 2009 at 7:49 PM

This the best!! Love the perfect framing and the gorgeous light!

Best,

Jose

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on November 29, 2009 at 7:50 PM

This is stunning! I love the color mixed in with the moss, and texture of the hanging moss is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 29, 2009 at 7:59 PM

Aa very artistic rendition, David.

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on November 29, 2009 at 8:31 PM

You're killing me! These are so awesome! I think this one is my favorite of the three! Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on November 29, 2009 at 8:36 PM

Awesome shot. I almost like it more with the trunks cropped out, and just an abstract of that wonderful moss. Something to think about...

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Comment posted by Bruce Painter on November 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM

I have enjoyed this series. The soft light and the somewhat muted colors really give these a special "feel" I love the composition on this one. The first one is still my favorite though.

Bruce

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 29, 2009 at 9:23 PM

Gosh, what an incredible series of images, David. The colors and the moss make for an absolutely magical scene. Good light indeed!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 29, 2009 at 9:43 PM

Wow, all three are incredible.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on November 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Awesome set of images David. I remember seeing your shots a while back and thought what a cool place to photograph. Well composed set of images and enjoyed them all. If I might offer a critique, which is just an observation, Im wondering what it would look like if you could pull those reflections out more. I like the softness of them so either way. Im strictly wondering
Thanks for sharing such graphic beauty

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Comment posted by Ross Murphy on November 29, 2009 at 10:34 PM

Awesome shot, reminds me of my days in Savannah. The colors work great with the stark surroundings.
Ross

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 29, 2009 at 10:35 PM

I love the details in this scene, David. Print this baby!

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Comment posted by David Cobb on November 29, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Just stunning David, and a beautiful series too. Wonderful work from this area, and I loved viewing them all.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 29, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Dang! This is super, super cooooool. Love this as much as the others. Sweet, sweet place.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 29, 2009 at 11:33 PM

I never knew that these trees changed colors in the autumn until I saw these magnificent specimens that you photographed so very well. The entire series has been superb!

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on November 30, 2009 at 1:46 AM

Very striking! Fine comp and light. I'd be tempted to clone out that small green plant as it's a bit distracting.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 30, 2009 at 1:50 AM

Fantastic David. A gorgeous image in every way.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 30, 2009 at 2:10 AM

David,

Last one

To bad. These are just so elegant. Amazing location and you captured it so well.

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on November 30, 2009 at 3:04 AM

I think, I'll be there next fall...

georg

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on November 30, 2009 at 3:44 AM

It's hard to tell how the motion blur would translate to a print. This presentation basically looks sharp throughout, and it looks great, but I wish I could tell what that little green thing was.

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Comment posted by Sebastien Lamadon on November 30, 2009 at 3:45 AM

WOOW !! Another incredible shot.

Seb

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 30, 2009 at 5:31 AM

Wow ... that's a unique shot. Great job, David.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on November 30, 2009 at 8:33 AM

Wow, these images are absolutely incredible. What a great series they will make. I think this may be my fav of them all. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on November 30, 2009 at 8:55 AM

David, what an incredible series of cypress photos! While I like the first one the best, this one is a close second and your last post a close third. I hope you really try to market these photos. I can picture all three of them printed large and hanging in a commercial building somewhere in Louisiana for the masses to see. What a beautiful representation of your state.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on November 30, 2009 at 9:03 AM

I really don´t know what to say, david. you´re images are gorgeous, this one is stuning, all way threw.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on November 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM

Ohmygosh, this is awesome, David! Simply beautiful

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Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on December 1, 2009 at 4:10 AM

Again, simply beautiful.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 1, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Just an epic day for you. I'm out of superlatives for your work with these three shots. If you have any more, just keep 'em comin'.

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 1, 2009 at 3:23 PM

Another beauty David! I love the processing too!

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