Winter's Touch II

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 27, 2010265 views24 comments

Camera's been collecting dust so I'm having to go backwards a bit. This is back from the after Christmas trip with Jimmy. I posted a horizontal version that some of you may remember. That one captured the falling snow, but this one the snow had tapered off and the ss was longer so there's no falling snow.

Curious to your thoughts about color, contrast, etc.

Chamonix 4x5, V100F, Nikkor 210mm (cropped some) f/22 @ 1s

Thanks for your comments and critique!

Lon

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 27, 2010 at 7:12 PM

Lon's touch maybe.... I love the way you showcase trees in their natural environment. The snow falling sure adds that great atmosphere to an already great composed image. What would you do without trees Lon?
What would any of us do.....
Thanks for sharing
Great image

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

Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on June 27, 2010 at 7:21 PM

Contrast looks good. I would expect the image to have less given the amount of snow falling. The snowy back wall separates the comp nicely. Great layers here.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 171 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on June 27, 2010 at 7:26 PM

As always, I enjoy your tree, woods, and forest images. I like the textures,
colors, and strong foreground here, plus the main subject being off center.
Well done, Lon.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM

This is great. The layers going back into the image are really nice. The tone of the colors and the contrast look like I'm there seeing this with my own eyes. The large version is impressive and full of detail. This is beautiful work Lon.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, Wi

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 27, 2010 at 8:24 PM

Detail, mood and composition really impress Lon. Certainly nothing wrong with the color or contrast that I can see. The color palette is understated and that helps create the mood I think. Contrast seems sharp to me even with the snow and I like that. For my tastes a landscape image really doesn't get any better than this.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 27, 2010 at 10:57 PM

The snow's softening of the light and the 4 layers in the composition put this in the "special" category. You really have a way with structuring a comp!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on June 28, 2010 at 3:31 AM

superb layers and details and colours. a well conceived photograph. i would be interested to see, for the web-presentation - because I'm convinced for a print it might matter less - a little more definition in the BG layers. still, wonderful work!

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on June 28, 2010 at 7:59 AM

Unmistakably yours Lon, you certainly have a way of captures these trees. I love the layers and the snow is a great touch. Lots of great detail and nice touches of color.

Registered on June 30, 2008, 203 Posts, 2641 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on June 28, 2010 at 8:20 AM

Another stunner, Lon. Lovely color palette, amazing detail and of course, a very well crafted composition. It's great to see the cliff behind the foliage as it gives the image a sense of location. Great work!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on June 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM

A lot of great detail to explore. Oh...

Registered on November 1, 2003, 573 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on June 28, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Hi Lon,

I find this peaceful and beautiful, the transition in a naturla gradient from warm to cold colors is amazing.

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

Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on June 28, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Im loving the large view Lon, the colors and details are awesome. Killer shot.

Registered on July 22, 2009, 62 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 28, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Lon, the very light snow in the scene allows just enough depth on the FG area to get a clear look at the most detailed section of the photo, which is perfect on this one. To answer your questions, the color, contrast, and saturation all look right on to me.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on June 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM

The different layers of trees make a statement, that is perfectly capped by the rock wall in the background. I love the softness imparted by the falling snow, which creates a lovely mood. A real winner if you ask me.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 28, 2010 at 12:59 PM

The colour/contrast works for me Lon as does the dusting of snow on the trees. The transitions in colour from top to bottom of the shot is very nice and looks great.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 28, 2010 at 6:55 PM

I like the layering and colors, but overall, the image is not really grabbing me. I think it is the light is a bit contrasty for my tastes.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Bruno Silva on June 28, 2010 at 7:05 PM

I always loose myself in these scenes/images of yours!! lots to apreciate here since detail, colors and mood. beautiful, beautiful Lon!!!! I´m imagining how this must look printed....awsome!

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

Comment posted by Laurent Baig on June 28, 2010 at 8:49 PM

Very pretty Lon. I like the snow accents.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on June 29, 2010 at 1:32 AM

I really need to spend more time on the west side in the winter. Very nice Lon.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on June 29, 2010 at 12:08 PM

The range of colors is nice and the details are there, but it seems to lack the vibrancy that we usually see in your images. Still, it's a very nice shot. The problem is Lon, you've set the bar pretty high for yourself, you've spoiled us.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on June 29, 2010 at 12:17 PM

It's all great in the processing regarding contrast but I'm thinking I might see a color cast. Which film where you using? Nice layered arangements Lon.

Registered on January 2, 2008, 360 Posts, 5321 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 29, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Great winter scene Lon which is exactly what I need right now with all the heat and humidty here in the NE. What stands out for me though are the layers you have presented here. Beautiful work.... as usual......

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on June 30, 2010 at 12:37 AM

What I like here the most are the layers. I also like the moody misty atmosphere. Kind of wish for the falling snow though too. Nice "landscape image" with trees in it!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Laura Stafford on June 30, 2010 at 8:25 PM

Very appealing photograph. I really like the contrasting colors of the trees, and how they overylap. The scene is well balanced.

Laura Stafford

Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments