An open space fall

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 11, 2010390 views34 comments

This shot is from an open space here in a suburb of Denver. There are many of these scattered all around the metro area, and most were just as beautiful as this one was this year. My wife has lived here for most of her life, and she said she thought this was the most beautiful, longest lasting one she had ever seen.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on November 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Excellent comp, and I never would have thought this was in the burbs.

Great colors too Morris.

Registered on February 21, 2010, 133 Posts, 1509 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Reznick on November 11, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Really great collection of layers Morris! The strong contrast of the tree trunks and leaves in the background are fantastic, as is the wonderful triangle surrounded the red plant in the foreground. Only suggestion - Was is possible to move the comp slightly to the right in order to crop out the two green plants on the left and just focus on the triangle? I think that could provide more balance to the image.

Registered on November 24, 2009, 79 Posts, 515 Comments

Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on November 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM

Really strong composition with nice color. This is beauitful, what a great find, good eye!
Very nice work Morris.

Registered on June 15, 2010, 29 Posts, 605 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Morris, I like the layers of color here. I find myself wishing there was a focus on one single element. I think this image is just the tip of the iceberg and there are possibilities for many images in this park. Example, obviously is the FG flower or the tree trunks in the background are another possibility.

Cheers,

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 11, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Real nice--great layers, Morris!

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on November 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM

Beautiful colors. Love the way the background trees are leaning in - almost as if they're looking back at us.

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Comment posted by David Page on November 11, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Beautiful Composition. Really like how everything converges towards the upper middle patch of blue sky. Really draws me into the shot.

Registered on April 15, 2009, 19 Posts, 199 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Gomez on November 11, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Wow! This looks great! I like it as is, but Justin's suggestion has also left me wondering.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

What a cool composition Morris! Really well put together.

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Comment posted by Scott Snyder on November 11, 2010 at 2:22 PM

lovely progression through the shot.

Registered on November 11, 2009, 45 Posts, 161 Comments

Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on November 11, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Really awesome shot Morris - love everything abt it

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Comment posted by David Edwards on November 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

A beautiful image Morris, very bright and cheerful with wonderful color.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on November 11, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Wow, I really like this! Love the dark limbs and leaves in the bg and splash of color in the fg. Well composed and beautifully processed.

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Great urban find, Morris. Great colors and very well composed. Works for me.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on November 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Geart shot Morris, I love how you've framed this. Justin's suggestion has me thinking though.

Registered on August 4, 2010, 70 Posts, 1132 Comments

Comment posted by Julia Flanagan on November 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM

I like this Morris. I think, other than the inviting colors, I like how the trees in the bg arch in a way that is repeated by the bluish green needle-like leaves cover the red plant in the fg. Very pretty.

Julie

Registered on November 13, 2003, 59 Posts, 986 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM

It looks like a family, what a serendipitous arrangement of plant life you've found. Superb work.

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Comment posted by Naret Visesvongsa on November 11, 2010 at 6:53 PM

Beautiful image. Using grass as a frame for the flower is a very effective way to compose this image.

Registered on November 10, 2010, 6 Posts, 73 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on November 11, 2010 at 7:03 PM

The balance here is wonderful! Well done, Morris.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 11, 2010 at 8:48 PM

Nice range of colors and textures, Morris. I like it. We (SE missouri) also have had a long fall, but it is too dry for the best fall colors.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 11, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Very nice comp. this Morris, the curling trees are really nice
I think u can try & reshoot this with Justin's suggestion

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on November 12, 2010 at 3:44 AM

VERY NICE MORRIS

I REALLY LIKE THE COLORS & THE COMP TOO

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 12, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Morris,

This is such a great composition to look at. I find it interesting in the variety of plants in it, the variety of colors and variations in lines. Really well seen and captured.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on November 12, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Morris, this is really subtly sweet. Love how the background trees arch in while the foreground grasses radiate out. A very sophisticated arrangement of shapes and colors. Sweet!

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on November 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM

You've captured a fall in the desert feel which is odd for Denver but big on uniqueness points.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on November 12, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Incredible processing Morris. This image seems alive. Great work at taking a mundane scene and turning it into something special ; )

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on November 12, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Fantastic detail Morris. The fall colors are tremendous and what a collection you found (or your wife found)

Great job man

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Comment posted by Eric Good on November 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM

I knew this was going to be interesting just from the thumb. It almost has a mirrored like quality to it, which I really enjoy. Well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM

This is really good, Morris. You're really developing an excellent eye for unique comps. I like the processing on this too. Wonderful balance of light and great colors.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 12, 2010 at 10:55 PM

Hi Morris

Looks like the garden of Eden.

A wonderful array of shapes and color.

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 13, 2010 at 2:46 AM

Awesome mix Morris. Really a nice shot!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM

The colors and layers all work together very well. Well seen for sure!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Very cool comp, Morris!

All the lines sweeping up into the frame along with the great detail make this a sweet image.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 15, 2010 at 9:28 AM

Terrific image. Wonderful color and comp. Beautifully done.

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