Vernal Impulse

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 27, 2011435 views11 comments

“One impulse from a vernal wood
May teach you more of man,
Of moral evil and of good,
Than all the sages can.”
-William Wordsworth

Mixed light on a spring stream in the Great Smoky Mountains. To learn the story behind this image, visit my photoblog. For a more light-hearted take on my trip to the Smokies, check out Ian Plant Sucks! - a sentiment most NPNers can get behind.

Thanks for looking!

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Scott Lawson on April 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Love how the stream leads to those trees in the sun. Great composition. I wish there wasn't quite so much white in the stream since that might become a little over powering in a big print... just trying to find something negative... because you suck

Registered on March 3, 2008, 29 Posts, 337 Comments

Comment posted by Taylor Reed on April 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

Dude, killer. That golden light on the water is amazing. Ian Plant might suck, but this shot rocks.

Registered on February 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 556 Comments

Comment posted by Kirk Greene on April 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

Glad to see I'm not the only one that gets obsessed with a vision, puts on the waders, and enters the streams in the Smokies in hopes of finding that perfect comp. This shot definitely doesn't suck. The contrast is perfectly controlled to convey the feeling you were after.

Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on April 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Great visual flow into the background Ian, maybe the edges are bordering on too dark but that's just personal opinion. Nothing wrong a good natural vignetting!

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

Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on April 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Yeah, you definitely suck, but man this image is flipping awesome bro!!

Registered on November 25, 2005, 484 Posts, 1377 Comments

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on April 27, 2011 at 6:27 PM

The light in the background and the golden reflection on the water makes this special. I also like how you made an abstraction with the exposure, it helps me focus in the nice light and the background.

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM

Great shot of a small eastern woodland stream. The golden bit of sunshine and reflection in the distance make a pleasant resting place for the eyes.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Haxby on April 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

You really should tie yourself in when wading these streams. Nice image though and very iconic for the Smokies.The reflected light is awesome. I have two days left in the Smokies and this will be inspiration.

Registered on July 6, 2006, 126 Posts, 647 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 28, 2011 at 2:03 AM

Nice shot Ian, although I don't feel it's one of your strongest images. The flow leading to the reflected light on the stream is nice.

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on April 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

I like the colors and contrasts in the water. Interesting article, so well written.
Your writing talents are amazing. I agree with keeping your ego in check and a humble disposition, but some parties (and websites / blogs) can be downright and unfairly mean. Below the belt if you will.
I really enjoy your images and words Ian.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM

wasn't me, i would have written it in blood (more dramatic...)
I like this shot, especially the depth and light in the distance. Would prefer a tad more texture in the fg water, but thats personal preference.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments