North Shore Birch

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 11, 2011306 views24 comments

I think I posted this picture quite awhile back so sorry if you saw it before. I just did another large print of it again and that made me think about getting it in my gallery here, which I didn't include it in last time. I did reprocess it with hopes of a little better look for the web here this time. The 32 x 48 print looks very nice.
This was a January picture taken on the north shore of Lake Superior near the Gooseberry River. I had broke through the ice on the river and was pretty wet and cold. I took this while I was heading back to my truck to warm up and get dry clothes and boots. The setting sun was behind me and off to the right some. I liked how it was hitting the tops of the birch and wanted to get at least a couple of shots before heading on. Thanks again for looking.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM

I like the warm glow on the birch trunks and on the horizon Nick. This must be stunning in a 32 X 48 print!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Thanks Eva. I have done this print with my epson printer which I was very pleased with, but also with lightjet which looked fantastic...at least I was told that

Nick

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

Nick,
Just lovely, although can't say I miss winter right now

Great light painting the already beautifully framed birches.
Nice work

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Comment posted by Jeremy Cram on June 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Oh yeah...that's really cool Nick. I really like that glow on the top of the trees.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on June 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Nick: Very unique and a really nice image. I like the hint of sun on the tops of the trees and the color in the background. I would like to see this as a 48 X 32 image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

I still like it!

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on June 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Oh good heavens, this is so peaceful.
Is this a single exposure?

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Thanks to all of you for the comments!
Anthony, No, I not missing winter either

It seemed like a pretty long one.
Tom, I will probably have one in my studio if you make it down sometime.
Richard, thanks, and yes, one exposure.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on June 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Hey Nick, that's a beautiful shot! I love the subjects, the comp, light, color in the sky, and especially the warm light hitting the tops of the trees. Really a sweet combination of stuff all coming together here. In my personal opinion, there is too much shadow recovery/ not enough shadow whatever on the lower trunks. Maybe you didn't do anything there in post??? But it seems like it could use a little increase in the darks there to me.

Chris

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

Gorgeous layers and lines here Nick. A wonderful bit of simplicity you've found among these trees.

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on June 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Hi Nick - I love the layers, tones in the sky, and faint tones on the trees. This is a really beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on June 11, 2011 at 11:09 PM

Nicely done! Beautiful shot with lots of detail to admire. The warm glow is nice and the fact that the trees even catch some of that glow is icing on the cake! Excellent!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on June 12, 2011 at 4:38 AM

gorgeous image. I love it

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on June 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

great layers here - with lovely warm light at the top. well done.

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

I'll bet the large print really shows this off! The mix of vertical and horizontal backed by the soft color works well Nick.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on June 12, 2011 at 2:12 PM

I really like the transition of light in the sky and the warm sunlight hitting the tops of the trees. Must look great printed large.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 12, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Excellent eye for catching this when you're freezing to death, Nick. I don't remember this and I really like it.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Thanks much to all of you for your thoughts on this so far. Always appreciated.
Chris, not much shadow recovery used here, but you make a good point. Although the prints look nice that might make a little better web presentation with some darker shadow on the lower trunks. Thanks much, Nick

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on June 12, 2011 at 11:36 PM

I remember this from before, Nick, and again, it is really beautiful. The wonderful lines and the touch of light on the upper aspects of the trees are gorgeous. That print must look superb.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Thank you Vance. This has been a good image for me. Besides the prints it has also been used as wall paper in some McDonalds restraunts. I have a big piece of it rolled up and waiting to do something with it. Maybe put it in my studio. Again, Thanks! Nick

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Awesome work Nick. Definitely one of my personal faves from you. I'd sure love to see that print. I bet it's spectacular. Great work!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 14, 2011 at 9:03 AM

Thanks Michael. Glad you like it. Always appreciate your thoughts and suggestions on my work. I too wish you could see the print. Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on June 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

Nick, it is amazing to me how you combine the warming sunlight with the overall wintry feeling of this image! The composition works extremely well for me, you anchored the trees at the bottom and show the delicate branches in the upper part at their best. I admire the delightful details especially in the larger version.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

Thanks very much Peter!

Nick

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