Cherry Mountain Lupines

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 7, 2010249 views13 comments

The non-native, invasive garden lupine is becoming a very popular photography attraction in New Hampshire, and why not, they are beautiful and grow is some of the most scenic stream beds and fields in the region.

I traveled around the north White Mountains this weekend to shoot them, and found some good scenes, and missed out on some others. This one really came together for me about an hour before sunset...

Comments and critiques always appreciated!

Canon 20D w/Sigma 18-200mm
0.3 Seconds @ F16
ISO 100
Polarizer
2 Stop Soft GND
2 Stop Hard GND

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on June 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM

A very pretty scene Jim. The clouds help a lot too. I might darken both sides of the sky a bit to blend them in a bit better to the darker (polarized) portion.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 7, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Very, very nice Jim. I like all the elements here, although the tree near the peak does crowd it slightly. Still though, beautiful exposure and processing.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 7, 2010 at 2:08 PM

gorgeous scene Jim. I agree with Marc about the tree. Also, the mountain seems a bit too centered. These are minor nits though...overall this is a beautiful, relaxing, eye pleasing image!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on June 7, 2010 at 2:12 PM

Very well composed, Jim. I like the warm light here. I'm not too fond of the polarizer darking in the middle of the sky though.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on June 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM

Very nice!!!

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on June 7, 2010 at 3:39 PM

Beautiful Jim, the trees frame that peak nicely and the lupines of course take the cake!

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Comment posted by Eric Good on June 7, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Postcard pretty! I want to step right into this scene and walk along that river bank. I might be inclined to clone out those three small stems protruding above the left most horizon, if you're open to that. Very nice work!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 7, 2010 at 9:39 PM

Very nice light and comp. Can't think of a thing I'd change.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 7, 2010 at 10:37 PM

Jim,

A lovely scene with so much to absorb and enjoy. Invasive they may be, but as you mention the lupine sure do add a sparkle to the landscape. The light, the sky, the landscape and colors all melded beautifully.

Lon

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM

Beautiful NE scene well captured Jim. I like this as is. Thanks for sharing. Wish you would post more frequently here.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 8, 2010 at 2:13 PM

Very pretty scene, Jim. I like it all. Nice color, light, comp and a great sky to go with all that. Lots of these growing along the north shore of Lake Superior too.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, Wi

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on June 9, 2010 at 3:36 AM

The clouds really make for a complete and picture perfect scene. One possible suggestion, if it were possible to cut more of the reflection with your polarizing filter, that might have allowed more attention to fall to the flowers.

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Comment posted by Chris Gin on June 20, 2010 at 10:28 PM

This is beautiful! Love the composition and colors. It looks like a painting.

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