Sunbeam

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 28, 2013197 views5 comments

Not an original title but it will do. Out early this morning to the local nature preserve to photograph the resident deer. When I came upon this scene, I thought that it needed to be preserved. So although my setup was not the best for a landscape, the widest (98mm) seemed to be okay. I really liked this gnarly old oak and the sunbeam was just great with a focal point in front of it. The lingering mist from the American River also helped with the mood of this. Only change made was to clone out a few bright spots in the BG and to clone out an interpretive sign post for aesthetic reasons. Light sharpening for the web. Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

Tech Info

Canon 60D with EF 70-200mm f/4L with 1.4 TC = 98mm
1/250th at f/5.6 and ISO 1000
tripod

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on January 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

This has a soft early morning feel to it that I like.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 29, 2013 at 5:35 PM

I really like the gnarly oak and light filtering through the trees. It does seem like maybe it could use a little more contrast /midtones strengthening.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 30, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Peter, I do enjoy the early morning feel with the light and also the nice mood. Kind of storybook like...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on January 31, 2013 at 9:09 AM

I like the mood you've captured int this shot Peter, and the gnarly oak with its hint of green moss certainly adds strength to the image. Looks like a great place for early morning walks.

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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on January 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM

I like the mood you've captured int this shot Peter, and the gnarly oak with its hint of green moss certainly adds strength to the image. Looks like a great place for early mornign walks.

Registered on December 31, 2011, 45 Posts, 222 Comments