Old and Scarred

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 19, 2011222 views7 comments

Another image from my granite landscape series taken at Girraween NP in southern Queensland. Twisted trees, dead, dying, burnt amongst an undergrowth of new life, this landscape is old and considerably scarred from a history of logging and farming. However, there is strong feeling of newness and positivity, especially during the spring months when the wildflowers are blooming and the kangaroos are showing off their joeys.

Girraween is an aboriginal name meaning "place of flowers". European settlement began around 1827 and the area didn't begin being declared national park until the 1930's - 1970's. It has a unique feeling of ancient spirit, scarred landscape and rejuvenation.

D80, 18-200 lens @40mm, f/11. 2 exposures blended for land & sky.

Thank you for your comments on this series so far.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

I like the composition and dramatic sky, but as presented here there's not enough separation in the trees especially on the right. If you can bring out more separation in the midtones, I feel it would be much stronger.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on December 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

The composition and dramatic sky work for me. I like the shot but agree with Dan that there's a bit more potential to be realized with some additional post-processing. The tops of the ridges and the areas where the trees meet the sky are perhaps a little too dark from my perspective.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

This is a wonderful scene and very dramatic. I like it. I agree with Dan about the separation in the trees.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on December 20, 2011 at 12:56 AM

nice and moody. i think the top half needs lightening and brightening.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 21, 2011 at 3:10 AM

David,

I may not have commented much, but I am enjoying the series so far. This one and actually all so far have a bit of a Jurassic, or even historical and mystical look to them. I'm assuming this is all intentional, and I think you're succeeding.

You haven't divulged too much, but personally I think this is bordering on PA. Don't get me wrong, I'm only mentioning wearing my moderator hat, but I can say without hesitation I'm enjoying your processing and results. I think you have an excellent series brewing.

Lon

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

A very "Australian'" looking landscape. Busy but the composition hangs together well. My only nit is the tops of the trees look overly dark.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 24, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Very dramatic and intriguing. I keep looking for more and more within the image, and that's a good thing. Excellent work David.

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