Yosemite Chronicles #10

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 21, 2011432 views21 comments

Quiet Autumn on the Merced.

Thanks so much for the comments on my previous post - very much appreciated.

Chris and I had finally finished up in the Bridal Veil area and it was getting towards the late afternoon. I had spied a location the day before that I wanted to return to during the late light in the valley.

This was captured just west of the well known pullout for a view across the Merced of Bridal Veil falls. Just downstream from here is where I captured my "Yosemite Tea Garden" image from 2010 for those who may remember. Anyway, nothing special here, just a quiet, relaxing autumn image along the Merced River in Yosemite. Just a half a day earlier we were stomping around in nearly a foot of snow....

Your comments and critiques are welcome.

4x5, 300mm, V100f, f/16 @ 4s.

Thanks!

Lon

up next: A Winter Dressing

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Luke Austin on December 21, 2011 at 4:20 AM

It's had me gazing at it for a long while. I really like these scenes, you do them so well. Great reflection also.

Registered on November 30, 2011, 5 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 21, 2011 at 4:39 AM

The large one really sings - beautiful details. There are a few little twigs that disrupt the smoothness of the water a little which could easily be cloned out.

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

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 21, 2011 at 7:42 AM

A beautiful quiet image, Lon. This showcases the changing of the seasons rather nicely. The details in the larger version really shine.

Ed

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

This has a serenity that is often missing in images of Yosemite. The colors reflected in the water are very nice. I like this a lot

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Lon, This is beautiful, and what a nice calming feel for me. That reflection is awesome!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM

For some reason, this one is not really resonating with me. I can't really put my finger on why, though.

Looking forward to seeing you in your winter dress, up next. You sure you have the legs for it?

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

I'm with Harley, although i still think its a real pretty and moody shot. I think the problem for me is there's a lot of dead wood in the bg, and this seems to conflict with the idea of 'colorful foliage and reflection'.

...my "Yosemite Tea Garden" image from 2010 for those who may remember.

Ah yes, the good ol' Yosemite Tea Garden Shot...twas a mere 5,783 image critiques ago...

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

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Thanks for the comments so far and honest impressions.

"...there's a lot of dead wood in the bg..." . I think most of the trees are just going dormant having lost their leaves already and not dead. Hey Stan, it's called a forest

And I counted, it was only 3,999 critiques ago.

And Harley, you bet I've got the legs. Just wait!

Thanks folks,
Lon

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on December 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Lon,

There is quietness about this photo that has an appeal and I understand why you would have made this, I think I would have as well. But as others have stated its not hitting home. Not sure why, but I do like it.

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Comment posted by Tom Hilton on December 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Lon,
I really like the reflections in the water...
You'r gonna need a bigger house to display all your new work...

Registered on September 19, 2011, 68 Posts, 668 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 21, 2011 at 2:20 PM

A very relaxing image Lon. This will work great as large print! The reflection is particularly nice and adds a lot of atmosphere. I definitely think it is hitting home!
There is just that out of focus stuff at the top left. I am sure you did not mention it to wait until it gets noticed...

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on December 21, 2011 at 2:21 PM

So many subtle and wonderful details to enjoy here Lon, as in almost all your work. I love the mood and stillness throughout, a very peaceful image.

Registered on June 11, 2006, 113 Posts, 2116 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

Absolutely lovely! You say "nothing special", but it looks pretty special to me. This has a nice mixture of autumn/winter feel to it, and just the right amount of color thrown in.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 21, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Very sweet. Lon. It really brings me back there. The happiest place on earth.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Very serene image with beautiful reflections. My only minor issue is with the OOF branches in the ULC.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 21, 2011 at 9:11 PM

I like the saturation in the water reflection, but this seems to be lacking in the trees/leafs themselves.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM

I think most of the trees are just going dormant having lost their leaves already and not dead. Hey Stan, it's called a forest

Ok--you got me there! Well, i like the living forest, just wish there were more leaves in it--timing is everything, i don't have to tell you that.
oh wait...i just did!

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on December 22, 2011 at 12:41 PM

very nice Lon, love the simplicity

i like the reflection & the soft colors too

Hamed

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 23, 2011 at 1:33 AM

I like the color and reflections you've captured Lon, my only issue is with those OOF branches in the upper left hand corner..it's got that end of fall look to it.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on December 24, 2011 at 12:21 AM

Yup, looks like a forest!

But as much as I love a big wall of peak color, I also enjoy the diversity of stuff in a scene like this too. I actually have no problems with the bare trees or any other part of this scene. I think it's very nice and interesting to look at. I do however, get a little bugged about the protruding oof branch in the upper left. I have one of my own from this area that has a few of them that I didn't see on the lcd.

Chris

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Very calm and serene scene Lon. I especially like the large version.

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