Colorado Monet

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 21, 2011148 views5 comments

Image made at Rifle Falls State Park, Colorado. The new Spring foliage in soft-overcast light provided an image in the style of a Monet painting. The subtle softness is intentional.

Nikon D700, Nikor 70-200 AFS VR f/2.8
RAW processed in LR and CS5

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5 comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 21, 2011 at 7:55 PM

Hmmm, i like the idea here Steve, and its a close call but it doesnt quite come together for me. The balance feels off with the yellow tree at the 1/4 point from right, and cropping isnt an option since i think you need the curved dark branch on the left to control the chaos here, if that makes any sense. Its pretty though. How are the falls looking?

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

Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 22, 2011 at 2:11 AM

Hell, just googled Monet paintings and this is pretty close subject, contrast, and composition wise. Seems like you got what you were aiming for. Good work achieving the desired effect.

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

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

I like the fine textures, soft colors and overall intricate feel of the woods here. But it needs some sort of leading line or compositional direction to take me from one area to the next.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 23, 2011 at 9:27 AM

Beautiful soft color, and I love the dark branches. My only concern if the brighter green tree in the FG, but I don't have any suggestions for it.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 23, 2011 at 5:03 PM

I love the left side of the image, Great colors and accentuating lines, but the cutoff yellow tree unbalances the composition for me.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments