Fading Memories

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 16, 2012338 views20 comments

That's what I have of scenes like this! It's been so long since conditions like this have existed in the Sierra. Actually, this is from last fall. If not for the early storm, this and the few others I've shared would not have come to be. Hoping for something in the form of snow the end of the week. I caught this scene as I was leaving the park and had to gain enough elevation that I got up into the weather again. Large version included.

D200,
18-70mm
1/2sec, F/13,
Thanks,
Chris

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Wade Hardy on January 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Wow!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 16, 2012 at 8:56 PM

I feel your pain of no snow Chris. I like the contrasts and light you have captured here.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Beautiful winter scene Chris! Love that color contrast between bark and snow. The large version really shines!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

This is great, Chris. I like the light tones in the trees with the snow. Good stuff.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 16, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Chris,

This is wonderful!! I love the near high-key effect/presentation. Did you process this intentionally for that effect, or are you rendering the scene/conditions close to what you experienced? I see the snow was coming down pretty good so I suspect it's the latter. Regardless, this is an outstanding winter, pine-forest image. Great work!

Lon

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Graphic and very interesting. The lightness here feels like visual reverb from the snow.

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on January 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM

Very nice - excellent spacing of elements, love the high-key look.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Chris, thanks for sharing this tiny bit of Sierra winter with us, although as stated taken last fall. Seems like we're in for a real dry one this year.
This is really outstanding for this type of scene. This type of image has always been a challenge for me to see or capture....

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on January 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Nicely seen. Beautiful capture. I love it.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Wonderful winter image, Chris, the hint of falling snow really adds to the image.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 17, 2012 at 2:26 PM

fabulous eye here. i love the subtle colours and the variety of textures and shapes

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 17, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Very nice Chris! I always enjoy this type of scene and this is a good one! Excellent job working out your comp here. Very appealing image.

We didn't have any snow but now had two nice snows in the last week. I just finished plowing about 5 minutes ago. I will head out tomorrow morning and see if I can find something to shoot.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 17, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Thanks folks, I appreciate it.

Lon,
I guess a little of both. it was certainly bright and snow was blowing across the scene as I captured this. But, I did also process for a bright presentation as well.

Thanks!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 18, 2012 at 3:35 AM

I keep staring at this Chris and feel myself simply captured, even mesmerized by the incredible range of tones and textures. This is fine art photography in my opinion. Exquisite.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Cgris, I like the plainness of your composition that shows this scene at its best in my opinion. Your processing is spot on in my opinion, especially the subtle colors, and I enjoy exploring all the delightful details.

Peter

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on January 18, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Hopefully you'll get the snow you want, Chris. As for the image, it's simple and very effective. The almost lack of shadows is giving a sureal effect here.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Beautiful Chris, especially the large version. I too like the processing/presentation as well as the great detail. Feels fresh and crisp.

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on January 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

This is great Chris. I love the luminosity. I'd be tempted to cool it off a bit, but I like your rendition very much.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 18, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Works very well!

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Gorgeous image, very graphic- Excellent presentation, perfect exposure and a fine atmosphere on this shot- My congrats, Fabio

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