Aspen Illusions

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 10, 2010325 views34 comments

Gunnison National Forest, Colorado

Seems like ages ago when I visited Colorado. Lots of processing from a few trips in between now and then can make the time go by fast. This is from the Kebler Pass area, where I had the whole afternoon to myself to wander around and watch the light dance around the aspen boles, making it difficult at times to figure out which tree was in front or back.

Canon 5Dmk2, 70-200

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34 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 10, 2010 at 11:30 PM

Very graphic with high impact Jimmy! Almost abstract in a way. Fantastic!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 10, 2010 at 11:40 PM

Love the simplicity of the image and the mix of shadows and highlights. Very well done, JG.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 10, 2010 at 11:57 PM

Pure pattern and form. Fantastic, Jimmy.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 11, 2010 at 1:21 AM

Very cool! I can't figure out which one's in front!

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 11, 2010 at 2:23 AM

Super composition Jimmy, the 2 'eye spots' are making my eye roam so beautifully in the image, very nice

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 11, 2010 at 2:40 AM

Nice play with the eyes, Jimmy. I like it.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 11, 2010 at 4:15 AM

Wonderful Jimmy simple and striking.

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Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on November 11, 2010 at 5:24 AM

Such a graphic shot....i really like it!

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Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on November 11, 2010 at 5:35 AM

Fabulous image Jimmy. Looking at your recent additions gallery. Simply awesome images. Seems like you have had a blast this autumn!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 11, 2010 at 5:53 AM

The reflecting light does give this a strange sense of depth.

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Comment posted by Ron Pederson on November 11, 2010 at 6:00 AM

Interesting...great lighting and tonal variation.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 11, 2010 at 6:58 AM

Kudos on a unique and interesting image. Well seen, taken, and presented.

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on November 11, 2010 at 8:20 AM

Unique abstract

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 11, 2010 at 8:27 AM

Nice take on the aspen. Like this macro - esque version. It is easy to get caught up in the wave of color.

Harry

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Comment posted by Bill Pelzmann on November 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM

My eyeballs love the optical illusion.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 11, 2010 at 9:42 AM

Another photo that the thumbnail does no justice too. I'll echo what they said.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on November 11, 2010 at 9:47 AM

I like...I like!!!!

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Comment posted by Miles Morgan on November 11, 2010 at 9:56 AM

This is FANTASTIC. I absolutely LOVE the silvery effect you've managed here. Wonderful

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on November 11, 2010 at 10:09 AM

Great job seeing this one Jimmy, love the "eyeballs" in the trees too!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM

Exellent use of line and dof. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on November 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Very creative composition, love the mood and light. Great Image Jimmy!

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on November 11, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Fantastic image Jimmy!

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Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on November 11, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Neat stuff Jimmy

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on November 11, 2010 at 1:39 PM

Very cool, Jimmy!

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on November 11, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Sweeeeeet!!!!

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Comment posted by Pam Colander on November 11, 2010 at 2:50 PM

I absolutely cannot tell which one is in front....very cool! How're you feeling? All healed up and did you find another car?

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 11, 2010 at 3:59 PM

Thanks everyone.... Pamela, I am doing fine. Thanks for asking. Just a couple of scars on my hands remain. It's pretty incredible and one of those life stories I will be telling for a long, long time. I'm still taking my time on a decision for another 4Runner or similar. Lots of time between now and fall of 2011

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Comment posted by Yan Zhang on November 11, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Jimmy: A very fine and simple image, really like it.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 11, 2010 at 7:03 PM

Very nice Jimmy! Perfect for B&W and the light is spectacular. Very graphic and intriguing.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on November 12, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Sweet, they look like silver!

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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on November 12, 2010 at 2:22 PM

Fantastic shot! Love the different view of the aspens.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on November 12, 2010 at 5:57 PM

Fantastic Jimmy. Just love this.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on November 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Nice study of light and shadow. Love the simplicity and mind-bending quality of this. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 12, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Aspens taken to a new level, Jimmy. Only you could come up with this.

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