Lush

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 15, 2013732 views15 comments

Peak spring greens surrounding a beautiful waterfall deep in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. Catching the greens at their peak is truly an amazing experience. The colors are absolutely incredible.

Nikon D800, Nikkor 16-35mm, polarizer
4 image blend for DOF and foliage motion, all at f/11 with varying ISOs and shutter speeds.

Thanks for taking a look and for any comments/suggestions you have.

Larger version is provided.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Glenn Tunaley on June 15, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Really beautiful image Scott! Composition is excellent.

Registered on March 1, 2013, 19 Posts, 93 Comments

Comment posted by Johan Malmros on June 15, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Truly beautiful.
I agree with Glenn that the composition works great. Don't know what compromises you had to make but a slightly higher view point to get a little more of the base of the fall maybe.

Registered on January 6, 2011, 20 Posts, 154 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 15, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Great comp and processing. Eye movement is superb through this capture.

Very well seen.

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Scott,

This is just wonderful! I think the idea of the spring greens taking center stage over the water works beautifully here; yet the water still provides a means for the eye to meander through this lush environment.

Personal interpretation, the greens are pretty vibrant. Also, I think you did an excellent job with the comp and incorporating that very large triangular boulder. It could have been very heavy here, but the fact that there is detail visible there really helps with the overall balance. The large version is gorgeous. Should make an outstanding print.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on June 15, 2013 at 3:41 PM

Excellent, Greens are fantastic. Love the larger version.

Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on June 15, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Wow, Scott. Gorgeous. The tones and colors in the larger version sing.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 15, 2013 at 6:25 PM

The title is right on for your image Scott. The greens are brilliantly presented. I like your comp that included a larger setting for the waterfall. Wonderful job!

Chet

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

Comment posted by Zhoen on June 15, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Wow this is nice, you capture the greenery very well.

Registered on May 16, 2013, 25 Posts, 188 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Enchanting! Ferns on right side put a stamp of excellence on this. THe water is just large enough to create the lines for your eye to follow. Nice capture! Great job using the 4 images.

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on June 16, 2013 at 2:00 AM

A beautiful image Scott. The greens are a tad intense, but I love your comp and the soft light.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on June 16, 2013 at 2:49 AM

Love the pulled back look here Scott, great shot.

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM

The really lush foliage and the rich saturation really makes this a very inviting landscape indeed Scott. Your processing is excellent as the detail and DOF is spot on. Terrific photography.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 17, 2013 at 1:59 PM

I have got to see these places someday! Wonderful work from color to pp.

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

Comment posted by Jamal Albadia on June 19, 2013 at 3:53 AM

I like it specially the composition.

Registered on February 3, 2013, 6 Posts, 6 Comments

Comment posted by Pavel Cakl on July 9, 2013 at 2:55 PM

Hi Scott truly amazing

Do you use any special technique for blending for DOF ? Do you have any tutorial, etc. ?

Registered on April 8, 2010, 7 Posts, 178 Comments