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A light in the darkness

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 26, 2009150 views7 comments

I don't think this is my best shot of 2009, but it does speak to the part of this challenge of what nature photography means to me. I had not been able to get away for my usual fall photo safari I take in Colorado. I was disappointed to say the least. I took my wife on a short trip up into the foothills west of Denver for a small fall journey instead. It was overcast and clearing from an earlier rain. The light was wonderful and the smaller subjects announced themselves as ready for my attention. I came across this maple at dusk and it was fairly glowing in the late evening light. As I photographed this tree it occurred to me how nature's beauty is not very far away from us and ready for us when we look for it. I am grateful now for the opportunity I had to try to capture a portion of our beautiful world.

Morris

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM

The tree does glow Morris. Beautiful light and a very fine supporting bg. Normally I think I might like more separation but in this case, it seems perfect to me.

I also agree with you about the opportunities we're afforded close at hand.

Pat

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on December 27, 2009 at 9:22 AM

I love how the tree stands out from its surroundings.

Well done!

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Comment posted by Sally King on December 27, 2009 at 12:45 PM

The best things often are close to home. Love the glow of this autumn tree.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 27, 2009 at 6:45 PM

Morris: I remember this one and still like it. Since most of my shooting is within walking distance of my front door I appreciate your comment about beauty being close at hand. Nicely seen and captured.>=))>

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 27, 2009 at 8:06 PM

Yeah, this is what nature photography is all about, Morris!

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 28, 2009 at 3:19 AM

I'd call it "the light for bright days in 2010". Well captured contrast "bright vs. dark". HNY.

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Comment posted by Katja Rosvall on December 29, 2009 at 4:15 AM

I like the beautiful yellow colour, and the way it stands out from the bg. Very nice!

And I can certainly agree with what you say Morris; I do most of my shooting very close to home. There's also a benefit to that; you learn to know all the right places and you can return to them many times, so that you get the best out of them all.

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