Light on Texture + Repost

Gallery: FloraPosted August 24, 2012142 views14 comments

I was looking for a large scenic, but nothing was really grabbing me. As I sat looking I noticed how the early morning light was warming very nicely the bark of a downed tree that I was sitting next to. I had to do some contortions to get my camera and tripod into a position to shot the part of the tree that really attacked me. The it was impossible to get a clean background. I completely blacked out the background to put all the focus on the bark. I appreciate any and all comments and critiques.

Canon 40D
Sigma 17-70
All settings on manual
Shutter 1/4
Aperture f14
ISO 400
70mm
Tripod and remote release
Processing in PSE9

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on August 24, 2012 at 10:38 PM

Very interesting and unique presentation of the textures in tree bark. The golden light is terrific. My only suggestion would be to crop a little off the top to remove the OOF area.

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 24, 2012 at 11:59 PM

Cool shot Richard! The early morning light makes the bark look like its covered with gold flakes. Blacking out the background really works well.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on August 25, 2012 at 9:31 AM

You worked great with the beautiful light, Richard! The bark is very interesting and the comp works well.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 25, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Fabulous abstract. Couldn't figure out what on earth it was! Looks metallic. The light is exquisite. I can see how it caught your eye. Great capture, Richard!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Richard: I like this but my first and lasting impression is to get tighter still. When I scroll down and cut off the top branch there is even more emphasis on the light and bark. Well seen no matter how you crop it. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 26, 2012 at 7:34 AM

Wow, this looks like gold coins spilling down. Great vision.
Bob

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 26, 2012 at 9:26 AM

Here is a different crop as per suggestions from the comments. Thanks for all of your input.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Beautiful warm light. The black bg really showcases the texture and golden glow. The repost is extra nice.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

That light is fantastic, and well captured, too. I like what you did with the background. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Hi Richard

Agree with Bill about the crop. the repost make this a stronger image. the light and detail showing off the textured bark is spectacular

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Richard - What lighting !!. That alone makes the shot for me which highlights all the great details. I like both compositions equally well. A slight loss in sharpness is seen in the top right in the original version but nothing really material.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 27, 2012 at 5:31 AM

Richard:
Fabulous light!!

I don't mind been attacked by the tree for this light

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Very well seen, Richard ! I think I probably prefer the repost, along with others, as the light and texture comes through there a touch more. But I do think you had a winner with the original, which has a touch more shape to it somehow.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

That's just a work of art, Richard.

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