Pampas dawn

Gallery: FloraPosted March 18, 2010111 views15 comments

This stand of ornamental grasses had intrigued me for some time. It seemed to offer something interesting, but I never seemed to hit the right conditions until this particular morning, as the sun rose under a threatening sky.

Canon G9, 14mm, 1/250 Sec, F6.3, iso 100, handheld

Thanks in advance for any comments!

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on March 19, 2010 at 12:38 AM

Very nice and very graphic capture Jim, well worth the wait and patience for the right light.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 19, 2010 at 12:41 AM

I really like the "mood" you've captured here.

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on March 19, 2010 at 1:07 AM

Nice. I like how the clouds accent the wispy grasses. You had just the right light for this.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on March 19, 2010 at 2:14 AM

I just love this forest of pampas with the moody overhead sky. The sense of drama, motion, and light is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 19, 2010 at 5:55 AM

Ah, this is nice, Jim. An uncommon scene here in flora and thus refreshing to see. I like the way you kept the stems dark and let the light colored grasses stretch up to the stormy looking sky. I think this is so well done.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 19, 2010 at 7:13 AM

As fine a flora scape as I recall seeing Jim. I love the mood as well. The first reason I've seen to own a 14 mm for the kind of photography subjects that interest me. Just a splendid creation.

Pat

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM

Wow Jim. This is a stunning, wonderful shot. I love the sky and the light. One of the better environmental shots that I have seen in a long time. Awesome!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 19, 2010 at 12:34 PM

Jim: Most Excellent! Great mood and color palette. I like this one a lot. Really well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on March 19, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Jim, simply fantastic. The comp, lighting, and sky all combining for a most compelling image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 19, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Incredible light and an excellent comp. Wonderful work here.

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Comment posted by John Kerr on March 19, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Well done. This shot was worth waiting for. I really like the BG clouds.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 19, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Hi Jim

Beautifully seen and crafted. The light and lines really convey a sense of mood

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 20, 2010 at 7:41 AM

I really, really like this capture Jim. The lighting, background and soft neutral colors are wonderful, in my opinion. Great effort and presentation.

Bob

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 20, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Like this a lot. Wonderful colors and perspective.
May

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 21, 2010 at 2:29 PM

What a beautiful photo Jim! An high quality shot and editing work, together with an emotive mood. I love the circle of heavy clouds and the very special light. Splendid.
Take care.

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