Charlie Brown Christmas

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 19, 2011242 views8 comments

Well, My wife and thought of the haggered little tree that Charlie Brown picked out. maybe this little tree isn't beat so much, but oh well. This is right next to the snow and leaves image lon posted a couple of weeks back. The first images we captured that day in Yosemite. I thought the candy colored dogwood for a background was kind of nice. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Sorry to be slacking on my participation lately. It seems like life's stuff is hindering my motivation. Hope you cut me some slack!

D200,
18-70mm,
1/10sec, F/13

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

The bg is a treat and adds so much to the scene. Nice little tree and absolutely wonderful detail in the snow. A very pleasant and appealling image.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 19, 2011 at 1:08 PM

This is a very cute scene Chris. Very fitting for Christmas. The background at the top adds a lot like Nacy said. This is one of those images are actually stronger in composition than it immediatly appears to be. It is a well structured composition, very well simplified, but it is subtle and quiet.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

The background color is excellent and is the icing on the cake in this great composition.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Hi Chris, I'm really enjoying this shot! I think it is a wonderful winter scene, especially right now when we are close to Christmas. This is very well thought out, and very nice! Merry Christmas!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 19, 2011 at 9:45 PM

The delicate textures here are really nice. The snow looks a little greenish, but it works here.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on December 19, 2011 at 11:44 PM

Fantastic, Chris. Love how this little guy (or gal) seems a little overwhelmed by the snow. The color / leaves in the BG is really nice, and you have wonderful textures in the snow.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Chris,

So that's what you were up to? This came out wonderfully! As others have mentioned the dogwood backdrop is excellent and adds a nice touch of color. Also mentioned, the nice texture in the snow, including the little mound up front. In fact that mound adds an element to complete the foreground, mid-ground and background elements for a complete comp. Without the little mound up front you definitely could shorten this from the bottom. Even with the mound I'm wondering if even cropping in to the mound would be a viable alternative? Just thinkin'

We'll have to remember this spot for next year. Of course what are the odds we'll see snow like this next time.

Looking forward to see more Chris. I know you've got 'em.

Lon

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Neat, Chris, me likes. But next time bring a couple Xmas tree ornaments, they're essential props for a shot like this.

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