Brush Strokes in Sumi-e

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 18, 2013187 views12 comments

More from the Painted Hills, John Day Fossil Beds NM in Oregon. Looks to me as if Nature's Artist tried a hand at sumi-e painting.

GH3, Lumix G Vario 100-300/4-5.6, tripod, cpl; f22, 1/50, ISO 250, -0.66 EV.

Your thoughts and comments are much appreciated.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Lovely blend of colour, shapes and lines Catherine, I would love to visit this place one day, it looks a fascinating place.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 18, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Excellent, I am really liking this one! Wonderful painterly look to the image, almost abstract. Great lines, colors and shapes.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Catherine,

Your best from Painted Hills so far - at least for me. I think you've rendered the colors perfectly here and I like that you've included enough of the landscape to explore the various shapes, patterns and colors, yet this is still a well scene intimate portrait of these hills. Well done.

I must admit, I had to look up sumi-e painting, now I get the connection. Very good.

Lon

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Excellent abstract form this place, Catherine. I visited JD one day about 10 years ago, and failed to get something like this, which remains frustrating.

I like this one alot.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 18, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Beautiful color and an array of brush strokes Catherine. Wonderful large scale abstract.

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Comment posted by David Bostock on June 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Catherine, an awesome shot from one of my favorite places! Well done

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM

I love this one. It is rich in color, shapes and textures but still some how soothing. Beautiful work

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 19, 2013 at 11:19 AM

I'm amazed how the first impression of the colors and patterns in the images of this area remind me of Crayola shavings. You have a beautiful abstract here with an excellent mix of colors, tones, patterns and shapes. Well done!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM

I think this is my favorite from your series so far, Catherine. The colors and abstractness of this image are eye catching and I love the lack of scale here. It all makes for one beautiful image.

Ed

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on June 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

My favorite as well. The red 'eye' in the center provides a great focal point for the eye. Images like this remind me (or should anyway) to always consider the more intimate details of a vast landscape. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on June 19, 2013 at 8:29 PM

It really looks like painting. Verry pretty and creative. Well done, Catherine.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 21, 2013 at 7:41 AM

I can't add anything that's not been said, and I agree with everyone on this one..
VERY NICE!!

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