Smokies Spring

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 1, 2010270 views15 comments

Have just re-joined NPN after several years away. Image of an old walnut tree was taken this past spring in Cataloochee Cove while on a workshop with NANPA. Wanted to go back this fall to see how the scene would look, but never got the chance.

Nikon D700, 70-200 mm F2.8 @ 125 mm, F16, 1/20 sec.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on December 1, 2010 at 9:46 PM

Looks like a painting it's a very beautiful image, I like the muted colors in the background and the isolated tree. I can see this hanging from a nice wall.

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Comment posted by Ben Horne on December 1, 2010 at 10:45 PM

This is a very serene photo. The sliver of sunlight behind the tree is really what pulls this composition together.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 1, 2010 at 11:01 PM

Neat contrast between the foreground element and the more painterly background. Makes for an effective comp to really show the stark branches in this manner.

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on December 1, 2010 at 11:54 PM

Tom - this is a really beautiful image. The sliver of light makes it special and helps add depth between the tree and the background. Very serene.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on December 2, 2010 at 12:58 AM

I love lone trees and this morning capture of the silhouette against the soft background is nice indeed.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 2, 2010 at 1:27 AM

Tom,

Welcome back!

The background light is just beautiful - painterly as someone has already mentioned. Just a great silhouette of the lone tree. I can't think of anything to suggest, other than to post a larger version!

Hope to see more soon.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 2, 2010 at 9:12 AM

Nice feel with this Tom. The lone tree with the light and fog/mist really works nice here. I really like that band of light going across at the base of the tree. Nice that you re-joined, know you were thinking about. Well done, Tom!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on December 2, 2010 at 9:15 AM

Excellent composition and I love the warm soft light. Welcome back to NPN!

Guy

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on December 2, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Powerful isolation for the BG
What a light
Wow

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 2, 2010 at 12:35 PM

I like this one a lot Tom. Very graphic, great comp and awesome light!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 2, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Wonderful image! Beautifully composed, great light and mood. I would love to see it larger. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on December 2, 2010 at 8:51 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Nice to be back with NPN and will continue to enjoy and learn from the other images and comments.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on December 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Wonderfull light and atmosphere! Very well composed - and indeed some painterly feel.

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Comment posted by Tyson Fisher on December 4, 2010 at 2:43 PM

This has a very serene feel to it. I especially like the soft light hitting the trees and meadow. Great work!

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