Autumn's Hymn

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 6, 2013560 views23 comments

I'm probably going to be posting fall images until next fall. I'm still working through my processing as I have time. So many great areas to explore in Colorado, and so many great subjects to work.

This is the horizontal of a vertical I posted awhile back. Stan Rose and Kane Englebert said I need to bring a horizontal to show Dallas Divide in it's full glory in fall, so here is one. I included more sky that Stan said I should have included, and I will put another image zoomed in more to eliminate the sky for those that think it should be cropped perhaps.

And, yes, Stan, I'm sure you can find something to critique.

C&C always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Large version included.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 6, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Here's the cropped version. I do wish I would have allowed more room for the bright aspen on the right side. Oh, well, maybe next year.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 6, 2013 at 4:53 PM

I like the cropped version best Morris. The sky looks more dramatic but more importantly it brings those beautiful aspens closer to the viewer. Love those autumn colors.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Another beautiful vista. I rather like the original version for its sense of vastness but I'm probably gonna be a minority there. A wonderful tapestry of color. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on January 6, 2013 at 5:23 PM

I'll take the cropped also, very nice. Ron

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 6, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Wow, what a beautiful fall scene Morris! I love the light and colors you caught here along with that awesome sky! I like the first one (uncropped) the best. Something about the feel of that one I just love. Beautiful image...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 6, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Absolutely gorgeous scene! I love this place. The mix of colors here is really like no other, I know of. It's something about the vast amount of area with just the bushes with all the earthy tones that mix with the yellows, oranges and such.

I think I'd go with the first one cropped down to the clouds. The second one is fine too without the crops on the sides, or at least not quite as much. I think getting into the Aspens is not worth the other things the crops achieve, IMO!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 6, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Love that light over the mountain!
What a majestic view !

I think I'd like a "tweener" in crop

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 6, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Perfect title, Morris,,,,,this really does sing. I much prefer the original version. The diagonal layers color and that island of gold sure are sweet.

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Comment posted by INGOMA on January 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM

A gorgeous autumn scene, Morris. I would have suggested to crop off some of the sky, as you did in the cropped version. For my tastes I might have left a little more space on either side, to portray more of the vastness of the space. Nice work!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Another excellent fall image, Morris. I like the sky cropped. The cropped version also seems to have more color in the sky, which I also prefer.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Both images are spectacular in my opinion, Morris. The first for the broader view of these mountains, sky, and foliage, the second for the more up close and personal, frame-filled view of this autumn glory. Love 'em both.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on January 6, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Morris, this definitely portrays the magical beauty of that night. I think the second, zoomed-in version has more drama in the clouds and for that reason I prefer it. Both compositions work for me, though.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on January 7, 2013 at 2:23 AM

I could see where this could make a nice pan Morris. The clouds are excellent and the near, far distance of the elements keep the eye moving around, a good thing. Looking forward to more. Nice work!

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on January 7, 2013 at 3:04 AM

I find the balance of the uncropped version a little awkward so I definitely have a preference for the crop. Love the light and colours.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 7, 2013 at 4:36 AM

For me, definitely the original post, really gorgeous scene, beautiful light, colors and comp. Excellent work Morris.
John

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Morris, this is another wonderful fall image. This must be a gorgeous landscape to photograph. You did a good job here composing and processing this image. i'd prefer the cropped version. I would prefer the first one cropped at the top but without the crops on the left and right. But both shots are excellent

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 7, 2013 at 1:53 PM

I like the cropped version best, although I think it's a little over-cropped IMO. A great combination of colors and a very light, airy feeling to it. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 7, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Excellent shot. I love the crop. The first one is a little too 50/50 for my tastes, and I dont think the top sky is adding much. Even though the aspens are touching the frame, I think they are pretty well positioned. Nice shot

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Loving the light in the sky/clouds Morris, lovely view over to the distant mountains. Compositionally I think I prefer the second upload.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 7, 2013 at 8:04 PM

The cropped version rocks!
Sweeeeeet!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Beautiful! I love that little patch of yellow! I think I like the first one the best, with only maybe a little bit of sky cropped off....

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on January 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Killer shot as is

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Great interplay of shapes and colors for me, Morris. Just a less tight crop than the second version would work best in my opinion. Anyway, I enjoy the atmosphere of this grand scene a lot.

Peter

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