Tears of the Phoenix

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 30, 2010380 views25 comments

This area in Glenwood Springs was burned in 2002 in a fire that got very close to the town. Thousands were evacuated. The title is in reference to the Harry Potter novel where the Phoenix's tears healed a wound. As evidenced by the magnificent greens seen here, that bird could very well have passed this way.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on May 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Very nice Morris, love the colour and comp!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 30, 2010 at 7:03 PM

I really love the layers of patterns here Morris. Wonderfully rich color as well. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 30, 2010 at 7:46 PM

Really strong comp and colors here, Morris. There's also an abstract quality that I find quite appealing.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM

Great layers; the green/orange combo is killer too! I find the branches on extreme lhs a bit distracting, but probably not worth cropping. Cool shot!

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on May 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM

I really love this and probably one of my favorites from you. The background color combined with the gnarled branches is some great contrast. Very graphic shot and with a great story behind it. Perfect title and that movie is on tv right now

Well done

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 30, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Hi Morris

This composition has really gotten to my imagination.

I see orange like spirits floating out of the woods. the gnarled branches are also seem alive!!! The orange and green colors are magical

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Younes Bounhar on May 30, 2010 at 10:04 PM

Absolutely love this! Fantastic all around.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 30, 2010 at 10:07 PM

Surreal! You've done yourself proud with this one Morris. A definite winner.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on May 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM

The greens are fantastic Morris. Awesome shot!

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Comment posted by David Cobb on May 31, 2010 at 1:28 AM

I love the abstract blend of green and red Morris - nicely done.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on May 31, 2010 at 1:34 AM

Nicely done, Morris. The thumbnail makes this look abstract, but upon further inspection, it's both abstract and has lots of intricate details. The color combination is wonderful, too.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 31, 2010 at 8:33 AM

This is real nice Morris. Nice rich color and this comp works very well. Well done.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, Wi

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 31, 2010 at 11:33 AM

The colors are great and i like the way you composed this one. Fantastic all around.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on May 31, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Beautiful color and comp. Morris. I just drove through Glenwood Springs yesterday on I 70. Where is this in relation to the Fwy?

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on May 31, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Very nice Morris. Really like the color contrast and detail.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on May 31, 2010 at 12:03 PM

I love both the composition as well as the intense complementary colors.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on May 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Beautiful, it's and abstract and a detailed picture at the same time. Great work.

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 31, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Thanks to all who have commented so far!
Dan, this is on the south side of I-70 as you enter West Glenwood.

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Comment posted by Tristan Campbell on May 31, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Wonderful image, the colours work together extremely well and all the elements work together to make a strong composition. Tristan

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 31, 2010 at 3:31 PM

Really pretty scene, Morris. Great colors.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on May 31, 2010 at 8:23 PM

very cool shot, my friend. nice contrast between greens and reds/oranges. I might clone that left branch on the ulc, but that is very minor. love the "wild" feel here and colors. great work/capture!!

Registered on May 6, 2009, 132 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on May 31, 2010 at 9:25 PM

Love that 'tangle'. The vibrant greens and orangish color work well together. The branches in the upper left are a little bothersome.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on May 31, 2010 at 11:02 PM

Very original and pretty photograph. I like your composition, Morris. Neat stuff.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Morris,

As others have already mentioned, the color combo is beautiful. I'm also thankful for the old, burned branches that help separate the greens of the bushes from those greens in the background. Looks like a place a photographer could spend a considerable amount of time...

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 4, 2010 at 3:17 AM

Really impressive, Morris. I like this a lot! There is a degree of abstraction in the image that creates a very pleasing sort of optical illusion. Finally it resolves and voila! The burnt trees and bushes add a special touch and the colors are just dynamite.

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