Ferntastic! +green to black

Ferntastic color Stan! I like how it fills 2/3's of the frame. Only minor nit is the green stalk in the lower right corner since it pulls attention away from the gorgeous ferns.

The color of the fern is just awesome. I also love your composition but I agree with Eva about the green stalk in the lower right corner.

Lovely color Stan and aptly named. A wonderful image overall, but kinda wishin the out of place plant in the LRC was outta there.

Very nice, Stan. Feels like a fern carpet. Green plant, LRC,

Wonderful layers of warmth and texture. The nearest aspen trunk is the perfect resting place for my eyes before they move out through the grove. Strangely, the rock doesn't do a lot for me. It's placement is perfect but I think it's overpowered by the ferns. This is a beautiful capture of the rich, warm tones of eary autumn. Nicely done

Outstanding comp (your crop really brings balance here), color, and processing of a very difficult lighting situation. Even the angled tree is is pointing to the flow of the eye to that spot in the back which adds to the depth.

Stan, the delicate ferns together with the trunks show me a kind of weightlessness, that is effectively counteracted by the solid rock. I really enjoy the colors and lighting. This one would work for me as a large print.

Peter

Ha, i knew people wouldnt care for the green one But its actually my favorite part of the shot, it wouldnt have been the same for me without it, adds variety for me.
especially in this odd B&W version
Thanks for the comments!

Stan, I think the most interesting aspect of this photograph are the trees in the background. I also really like the greenery on the right which helps direct the eyes back to the trees. iMO, the right 2/3rds of the image contains most of the interest.

In the B/W conversion, the top holds the real interest.

Regards,

Carol

This is sweet, like the air itself is yellow. I kinda like the green plant against the ferns

Stan,

Beautiful! I love this image and what a great kick-start to the fall season. The green at the bottom is not an image killer for me, but then again I don't have the same affliction for it that you do... Actually, those green leaves are much less of an eye magnet in the b&w version. However, the color version is by far the prettier and more effective image. I really wanted to comment about the yellow cast, ok I am commenting.... but it all works because of course there is plenty of reflected yellow light from the ferns back up in to the aspen trunks. Works nicely for me.

Oh, almost forgot. The boulder anchors the scene perfectly. Well done Mr. Rose.

Lon

The green foliage could be distracting but it also starts the eye in the LRC and there are echoes of the green sweeping up and to the left leading the eye through the frame. It's a personal choice and you're the artist. There may not be enough variation in tone in the B&W but we have these ferns in the San Gabriels and i know how brilliant they can be.

Paul

Soooweeeet! I like everyting about this. The green FG leaves look OK to me, and I agree that they provide a needed break in the ferns, but I think bringing down the green saturation there would make them look even better. Great comp, and it shows in the B&W, but the color version rocks. The comp, with the side/back light on the aspen trunks is the thing that makes this so much more than just a shot of colorful ferns. I could look at this for a long, long time.

Stan Ferntastic indeed, beautiful autumn capture!

Lovely! The fullness of the fg is set off nicely by the stately stands of aspen. What a glorious place to be for fall!

I'm enjoying both the colour and the B&W versions. The light on the trees help to set this apart.

Beautiful comp with wonderful color throughout. No nits here.

Wow, Stan. That yellow is mind-blowing! A beautiful forest scene... very positive and uplifting. Love the yellow/red/green combination. I don't mind the green branch on the right as I think it helps keep my eye in the scene. The placement of the rock in the frame is great, and it also offers some very nice visual relief. Beautiful shot!

Really like the image, except for your favorite part, the LRC.

Works very nice Stan.

My only nit that hits me immediately is the yellow cast in the aspen trees and its intensity. I would try to go more neutral (or more cool) up there.

This is great Stan! I might be swimming against the tide here, but I like the green plant. I think it adds a nice accent of color and some contrast against the sea of yellow ferns.

The B&W is nice, but I think color is essential here. I love the way the ferns seem to be reflecting yellow light onto the aspen trunks! Very well done!

What great color and nice, crisp detail. I definitely agree about the green stalk, but with a little careful and partient cloning I believe you could remove that. DELIGHTFUL!

Noooo, Bill, i cant clone out my plant

Mark--ordinarily id be with you there on neuturalizing the yellow cast on the aspen--if there wasnt any yellow light, but there was very strong yellow reflected light here and i was trying to be true to the scene. The night before, at sunset there were pink clouds and the aspens all turned pink for about 90 seconds--unfortunately not enough time for me to find a decent comp cause the pink aspen were quite striking--never seen that before!

I thought that was reflected light Stan, and not a color cast, hence my previous comment. And I still stand with you about Greenie in the LRC...

Love the warm glow and the wonderful golds of the ferns. Looks like you were at this spot at the perfect time of year, not to mention time of day. Beautiful.

This is beautiful Stan! The b/w version is quite nice but I love the color version. Great comp and awesome light. I'm leaving Thur morning for about 8 days in Upper MI and Lake Superior to work on the fall color. I have heard it said that it might be the best color in 10 years in MN and the UP. As good as I have seen it that would be impressive if it holds true. This shot really gets me looking forward to it!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Great fall image. At first glace I thought the green in the LLC was a bit of a distraction, but the more I look at it the better it works for me. Can't wait for those cool fall mornings.

Killer! I love these types of shots. I am ok with the green in the lrc. Hoping the ferns hang on for another few days....at least thru Monday

B.U.T