Season's Turning II

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 17, 2012556 views13 comments

This is a more intimate composition that the previous one, more prominently featuring the pool and the swirling leaves. I used a much longer shutter speed for this one, causing the leaves on the trees to look a little softer due to some movement.

Canon 5DII
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
23mm, f/22, 30 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer, .9 GND filter

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on November 17, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Even though I haven't been participating as much as I'd like to on NPN, I will say I've been stopping by frequently enjoying the images up here lately, definitely including your shots from this area! I like the comp, and the focus on this swirl. Also, the second swirl up in the right corner of the pool is cool as well. I'm guessing you already thought to take two exposures (one for the motion and on for a sharper bg), but seeing the main focus is on the swirl itself, I guess it doesn't make much of a difference. One last thing.

I just noticed all the visible rocks underneath the water---I love the contrast of soft, blurred leaves and sharp rocks. Great image!

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on November 17, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Yes...this is one I ask for when I saw your last image. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on November 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Very nice Jim, that swirl is mesmerizing. I even like it as a square comp with just the swirling pool and some rocks. All good.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 17, 2012 at 7:26 PM

I also prefer this version, Jim. The effect is very striking, if not somewhat dizzying.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 17, 2012 at 7:57 PM

This is very nice, Jim. Some wonderful fall color and that swirl of leaves in the water is really cool. I like your comp here too.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 18, 2012 at 8:29 AM

Wow, I'm always on the lookout for swirling patterns like these, but this is a really good one, including a very nice setting! There is even a 'mini swirl' in the back.... Great picture!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 18, 2012 at 10:08 AM

A very cool scene,,,,,both for the comp and technical execution. It looks a bit bright overall to me.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Jim,

Now we're talking! I love this. Great composition; much simpler than the previous image. Great job with the leave swirls too! And thanks to someone for pointing out the transparency and having the rocks visible below the surface - very cool indeed.

I wasn't there so it's hard to comment on color, but these seems to have a lot of magenta in it. The overall color is pretty good and again, just not sure since I don't have a reference. So I'm just talking out loud...

Lon

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 18, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Busy image, but the whirling leaves tie everything together. Very nicely balanced light here.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 19, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Another exceptional piece. The whirlpool is nicely featured here in context with it's surroundings.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 20, 2012 at 2:25 AM

Great title Jim! Not usually a big fan of swirling leaves, but this is very cool!

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on November 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

I love it - it took me reading the other comments to notice the rocks beneath the swirl. What a treat! Very well executed.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 20, 2012 at 11:12 PM

I like this a lot! Always wishing to come across more eddies/whirlpools. I love the rich colors, and the details are excellent.

Chris

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