Transition

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 30, 2011368 views17 comments

With a touch of snow, a little fog and some big bluestem grass this has the look of a November day. However, this was taken in late December and normally the grass would be well below the snow.

Nikon D700, 70-200 mm, 1/15 sec, F11

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on December 30, 2011 at 1:35 PM

Lovely shot! I like how the grass matches the leaves...and the contrast with the snow and tree is wonderful!
Jaymes

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Hey Tom, This is wonderful...I love it! I agree with you on the November look, same thing here. I think your large version is just awesome to look at. I like the combination of the foreground grass and the remaining oak leaves with the touch of snow. The processing and detail look fantastic. It really paid to get out and capture this one! Cheers & Happy New Year!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM

That orange grass seems a little too saturated to me. However it's still a very nice image.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

This is a great composition. The orange does seem a little over saturated but the the contrast and details are great. Lots of character in that tree and the touch of snow is just right.

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

Comment posted by Tom Haxby on December 30, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Thanks for the comments so far. I never know how these images are going to look on the web, hence the over saturated grasses. Here is a revised version and hopefully the grass will not be so saturated.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on December 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

aaaah, the 2nd one is marvelous!!!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM

Yep, you nailed it on the second version. Beautiful textures and tones in this. You really captured the mood of early winter as the last leaves of autumn fall to the ground.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

Tom, I know how those grasses look this time of year so didn't think to much about it in your original post..pretty close. But I do agree that the repost looks even better! Think you got it just right now.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

I like this a lot, Tom. Love the grass and leaf color against the starkness of winter.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Tom,

Fabulous! I love how you've filled the frame with the main tree. And the supporting elements of color in the grass and leaves as well as the snow and hint of bg reds really complete this image. No nits or suggestions. Great work.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 30, 2011 at 6:00 PM

The second one is perfect.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on December 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

A beautiful image, Tom. Fabulous comp and color. The less saturated color of the repost enhances the delicate mood. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Love this. What a strong comp and the contrast between warm grass and cool atmosphere enhances everything.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on December 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

The combination of warm and cool really works well in this appropriately titled image. That tree has great character and this closed comp makes it stand out IMO. The re-post does seem somewhat more natural with less orange intensity.

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Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on December 30, 2011 at 11:08 PM

This looks like a Guy Tal, which means well done - I like it very much!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on December 31, 2011 at 7:28 AM

wow - lovely image. well seen.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 1, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Tom, your composition based on these diverse layers works extremely well for me, you show this tree and the overall atmosphere at its best in my opinion. Viewing on my monitor, the second version reveals even more details in the foreground grasses, maybe you did also some work on sharpening for the web? A very appealing image to my eye that I really enjoy.

Happy new year!

Peter

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