Oak and Pines

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 17, 2013455 views28 comments

This is another picture I made last Sunday morning in the rain and fog. I thought it was a perfect morning to head in to the pine forest nearby and try to make a few new images. The rain and fog added a lot of mood to the forest and I enjoyed the quietness of being there.
Thanks for any of your thoughts on this one, and for all your comments on my last post.
Canon 5D3, Canon 70-300L @200mm, iso 400, f/9 and 1/30 sec.

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Downright marvelous, Nick! Great light, comp, and mood. Top notch work here!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Wonderful mood and composition here Nick.The fog is processed perfectly. Beautiful.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on March 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Boy, you have been coming up with some gorgeous moody scenes, and this is no exception, love it. Very well done Nick.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on March 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM

(giggles) I thought this was a birch scene by the thumbnail! My tired eyes were wrong.
A lovely image Nick. Dreamlike.
I'd be tempted to clone out that chaotic lower branch for a cleaner comp. That is, if I could ethically live with myself.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM

The pines in the mist alone are wonderful...but then the hint of green & the rusty oak leaves send this over the top! Nice work as usual!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Thanks so much for your comments on this one so far. As always, so much appreciated! Nick
Matt, I know what you mean about that branch and had some thoughts about it. I decided it didn't really bother too much (but would be happy if it wasn't there) so went ahead and posted it. I'm working on the file now for a print I might do later today. Thanks! Nick

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

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 17, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Really like the light mist, it really sets the mood here Nick.
I especially like these muted colors, and the comp works for me as posted.
Very nice

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on March 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Nick, This image really works for me. Soft colors and great comp but it is the overall mood impact that makes it for me. A real winner. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 17, 2013 at 12:35 PM

An impressive composition for me with the strong verticals heading to the sky, Nick. A wonderful frame for the filigree twigs and foliage in the foreground.

Peter

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

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 17, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Everything works on this one, Nick. I'm not too aggressive at shooting verticals myself, but find when it's right like this scene it is perfect. The long barren trees along with the fog does a fine job of providing a very different contrast to the rest of the colored foliage overall. Works wonderfully especially in the larger version.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on March 17, 2013 at 1:09 PM

i really like the quality of this Nick, very special light

great

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 17, 2013 at 2:08 PM

I like your emphasis on the understory, the shape contrast between all of the spikey tall pine trunks and the leaves, and how it all fades into the fog. I think a modest crop off the top tells much the same story and puts more emphasis on the shrub with last years leaves but this version works well, albeit with more emphasis on the spikey pine trunks.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 17, 2013 at 3:12 PM

What is not to like in the dreamscape?

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Thanks so much guys! I just did a print of this and I really like it. I only did the first one at 15x21" but by the time I mat and frame it I think it will be a decent size. Not everyone wants or even have room for the larger prints. If I sell it I'll try a bigger one. Anyways, I'm happy with the looks of it. Really appreciate the comments! Nick

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

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Somber trunks and moody fog, its a can't miss combination. Nicely captured and presented

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on March 17, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Nice job Nick, its all been said. I really like it.

Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 17, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Simply superb, Nick. Love the lines of those pine trees and that tree with the remnants of last years leaves couldn't be better. Add the fog.... exquisite. I'll bet that print looks amazing.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 17, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Thanks Nancy Lea, Nick and Vance for your comments!
Vance, I'm quite happy with the print and think it will look great when I get it framed up. I first printed it on mat finish paper but then reprinted it on a satin finish and enjoyed it even more with a bit more pop. It is also very close to what shows on the website here looking with Firefox. Thanks all! Nick

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

Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 17, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Beautifully composed and processed! This has a dark mood but does not feel threatening. Very nice!

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 17, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Hi Nick

This is to me one of your best

the way you framed the oak against the pines was pure artistry... the soft tones and soft light work wonders together

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM

Moody and mysterious, Nick! I like what you have done here. The fog creates a wonderful atmosphere to this woodland scene.

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 17, 2013 at 11:12 PM

I think this tops the roll you've been on lately. Really good stuff! I can't think of anything to change.

Chris

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

Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on March 18, 2013 at 6:46 AM

Very nice moody image. I like the muted colors. I think the hints of green at the bottom adds to the scene.

Registered on July 25, 2011, 38 Posts, 451 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 18, 2013 at 6:50 AM

almost milky in the opaque air. nicely done.

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on March 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Beautiful

Registered on February 18, 2008, 35 Posts, 302 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 18, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Oh, this is lovely Nick - so moody and inviting. I might consider cropping just a bit off the top, but that's just personal taste. Beautiful capture.