Lichen Trail + Repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 8, 2011675 views14 comments

Lichen on the rocks on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia, Maine. The pattern they formed caught my eye and reminded me of trail or path. Stopped here on our road trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia last October on a cold, blustery, cloudy day.

Thanks for having a look. Always appreciate your comments and critiques.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at 24mm
Singh Ray Warming Polarizer

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Nice abstract Eva, I really like all the lines and interesting textures in this. I would consider cropping from the right to remove that patch of grass in the upper corner to simplify the composition a little more.

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

Comment posted by Rodney Dugmore on August 8, 2011 at 7:07 PM

Well observed Eva.
Id go with Zacks suggestion but Id suggest a quite a bit off the left side I don't believe you need all of
that relatively uninteresting area.

Registered on January 3, 2004, 76 Posts, 1028 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Cool! It's tough to make a lichen abstract look original but i think you succeeded here--the textures are awesome! Yeah, lose the grass.

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

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM

The crop suggestions simplfy this lichen abstract and I mean that in a good way, Eva. That also gives you a nice diagonal between the two different colors on the granite.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on August 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

i like the crop idea. not my favorite by far from you, but an original take on lichen

Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Well I don't know.... the grass in the upper right echoes the pattern. Not sure the crop works for me but here it is.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 8, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Another great abstract, Eva. You're on a roll Just love these. Edit: This version above my comment is even better.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

This is a very nice abstract Eva. I especially like the repost as it did simplify the comp and form as Zack thought it might. I like the colors, shapes and the amazing texture! Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 8, 2011 at 11:30 PM

I really like this Eva! The pattern and colors are really pleasing. I have to admit I prefer the repost.

Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on August 9, 2011 at 6:22 AM

Like this one Eva. A really nice pattern of lichen. I often have a go at these but rarely come across one that has lasting appeal I think this one just might. I like the reposted version below best.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on August 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Lovely subtle work Eva!

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

Comment posted by Peter Richter on August 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

Eva, especially the repost works very well for me. I appreciate the plainness of your composition. The play with colors and shapes really keeps my attention. To my eye also the delightful details of the textures add a lot.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 9, 2011 at 11:27 PM

Seems a little flat, but the patterns, lines, and color variations are fascinating.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 10, 2011 at 5:46 AM

I prefer the crop. I would have to say this isn't a total success for me - the layer of brown on the right isn't the most appealing. The processing is a little flat that doesn't help either - midtones need some punch for this to make more of an impression.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments