Bear Creek

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 26, 2012359 views22 comments

This is Bear Creek just before it runs in to the Wisconsin River not far from my home. I made this picture in the morning after a fresh snow. I love snowshoeing along the creek here and heading out to the river, especially after a new snow. One of my favorite places close to home. This area has a wonderful and peaceful feel for me. I think the large version shows this off much better.
Thanks for looking and any thoughts.
5D2, 24-105L, iso 100, f/16 and 1/2 sec. B/W conversion.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM

You have a great feel for black and white. You've captured the peacefulness of the area well.

- Dan

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Large version is a real standout. this has a peaceful feeling that I really enjoy

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 26, 2012 at 8:10 PM

This is really, really nice! One of my favorites from you. I might push the white point just a little higher. Mostly on the big foreground trees. looks like maybe you did some burning there? Either way, its a beauty.

Chris

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Comment posted by Andrew Livingston on January 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

This is beautiful. I really like the black and white conversion on this one. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 26, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Nick, wonderful! So delicate, so sharp and clear. Very, very peaceful. Look at the lines of the trees! This is really a great image, Nick.

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on January 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Nick, beautiful intimate winter scene. Perfectly captured. I can see why you love this place. Great work!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 26, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Definitely looks like a beautiful place Nick, The snow on the trees is gorgeous and the B&W conversion works well here.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 27, 2012 at 12:11 AM

This is really nice, Nick. The composition is very pleasing, and peaceful. I relly like the tones in the water, and the blacks look fine. I'd be careful with pushing the whites too muc, otherwise the snow on the opposite bank will blow out and look harsh. You could selectively work some white areas, as Chris mentioned, but they look fine to me.

Nicely done!

--P

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM

The large version is killer! Pristine and so peaceful. I do agree with Chris on pushing the white point a wee bit. Contrast is perfect on my work monitor.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Very nice, Nick! I agree with Chris' comment. I also kind of feel like the lhs tree is a bit awkward here, i kind of like this better with the lhs cropped. But its very nice overall.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 27, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Nick, this is a very impressive composition to me, especially viewing the larger version. The calm reflection just makes the difference for me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 27, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Thanks much for your comments and suggestions. I did a version here with the snow a a little brighter. Not sure if we will be able to tell much difference but I will go ahead and post it and see how it looks. Thanks for your thoughts!
Stan, Not sure I could get myself to do that crop, but as always I value your input and will think about it for awhile. I can see how that could work pretty well I guess.

Nick

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 27, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Love the way you framed this scene and the b&w looks great.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 27, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Lovely. I like the strong contrast and the graphic created by the trees. It works very nicely.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 28, 2012 at 1:27 AM

The repost with the lighter snow looks great, Nick. Very well composed and the soft orton effect looks great.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on January 28, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Awesome shot Nick

love the processing

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 28, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Fantastic, Nick. The lines and graphic quality of the trees as a b/w work so very well. Love it.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 28, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Hey Guys, Thanks! Always so nice to hear your thoughts. Nick

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on January 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Truly a peaceful place especially with the snow. I like the processing Nick and I think you picked a good image for B&W. The river adds to that tranquil feel of the image. Love the stillness of the water and the reflection. Great job overall. Love to see this even bigger.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Thank you Dean! I appreciate that.

Nick

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on January 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM

I knew this was one of yours from the thumbnail. The reflection in the water is fantastic and the balance to the image is well done too.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 30, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Thanks Tom! Nick

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