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Fall's End
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Fall's End

by Chuck Beatty

Gallery: FloraPosted November 4, 2010196 views7 comments
We had a short and relatively unsatisfying fall in the CVNP. I captured this quiet image in Brandywine Gorge in mid-October.

D300, Sigma 180 Macro, .6 sec @ f/16, polarizer, tripod

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on November 5, 2010 at 9:27 AM
I agree, Chuck..fall was definitely short and not as good as previous years. That is the time to look for the more intimate compositions, such as you did here. I like the muted tones and the placement of the floating Maple leaf. Good eye.
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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on November 5, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Beautiful image Chuck. I like how I can see the underwater leaves as well. CVNP is a very cool place.
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Registered on March 13, 2006, 65 Posts, 1119 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Vance on November 5, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Very nice, Chuck. I like the colors and the contrast between the submerged leaves and the one remaining on the surface. The tension at the edges of the surface leaf really sets everything off very nicely.

I agree that this year's colors were not as vibrant or as long-lasting as usual. Its always kind of a bummer when the fall season ends with several months of winter looming ahead. Thank goodness we have photos to get us through.
Registered on October 31, 2008, 26 Posts, 136 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Richards on November 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM
My kind of photo, Chuck. I love the intimate view, the detail, and the ethereal look of the smooth water.
Registered on November 7, 2010, 37 Posts, 114 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on November 7, 2010 at 11:51 PM
I like the shot but think it would be better if you cropped off the bottom which doesn't add much to the photo.
Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments
Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on December 11, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Very nice, peaceful intimate, Chuck. Good eye to spot this opportunity.
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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on February 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Nice find here Chuck! Love the crop and the colors in the reflections above and below the surface. I'm planning an early May trip to CVNP. - Vince
Registered on June 16, 2010, 57 Posts, 175 Comments