Rock Creek Serenity

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 26, 2013394 views21 comments

Thank you for your comments on my recent postings. They are appreciated.

This is an image from my archive that I reworked recently. It was made on a chilly October morning at Rock Creek, in the Sierra.

Tachihara 4x5
Nikkor-M 300mm
Astia 100F
October 2005

Please see the large version

Your comments and critiques are always welcomed.

--P

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 26, 2013 at 3:18 PM

What a pretty scene Preston, you caught some fantastic light and natural color, I like this very much. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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

Comment posted by Peter Richter on August 26, 2013 at 3:18 PM

An exceptional beauty for me Preston, wonderfully understated.

Peter

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

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Beautiful Preston. So peaceful and soothing in it's appearance, and I love the curved trunk.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 26, 2013 at 4:23 PM

A great little take on this site in the Rock Creek Canyon area of the sierras, Preston. The curved tree is truly nature's own centerpiece in this scene. No suggestions for change on this one.....

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

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on August 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Beautiful light and color, Preston. I really like the sweeping curve of the starring tree and its reflection. The image has a very painterly feel to me. Well done.

Chet

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Yes! I really like the subtleness of the colors here showing the transition to fall. The reflection is a terrific addition. This definitely has what I would call the classic view camera feeling.

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

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Preston, What a beautiful scene this is! The reflections are wonderful and I love the feel this has. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on August 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Very nice image, Rock creek was one of my favorites

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

Comment posted by Ben Horne on August 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

I really enjoy how calm this photo is. It feels very true to the location, and gives me the feeling that I'm viewing it in person. Wonderful work.

Registered on August 27, 2009, 51 Posts, 959 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on August 26, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Hey Preston,
I really enjoy this! The scene/subject is beautiful, and peaceful. Nice colors and composition too. I have nothing to suggest.

Chris

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

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 27, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Preston,

What a quiet and beautiful Eastern Sierra scene. No nits and the only suggestion I can come up with would be about a 1/3 reduction in overall brightness - certainly a personal choice. (Actually, the large version looks spot on - color, contrast, everything.) Well done.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on August 27, 2013 at 12:48 AM

Nice Preston. It does impart a serenity.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on August 27, 2013 at 3:40 AM

gorgeous, simple scene to hold your breath and look awhile ....

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Beautiful little scene, Preston.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Cool! Beautiful little scene. I think this works fine as is--but FWIW i like it even more as a horizontal or square crop--that really emphasizes the curves and symmetry.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 27, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Lots to enjoy and savor in this serene scene, Preston. The soft light is gorgeous and that graceful curved tree is simply fantastic. Beautiful image. I could also see this working with just a little crop from the top.

Ed

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

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 28, 2013 at 5:55 PM

This is breathtaking. I like everything about it...the gentle light, the quiet reflection and the prevailing sense of peace this image projects. Excellent work

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

Comment posted by Bret Edge on August 29, 2013 at 2:25 AM

I'm loving the subdued color palette and careful composition, Preston. What a peaceful scene.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

A crisp and clean image. With that lovely color and excellent calming effect. Reminds me of the works of classic intimate nature photographers.

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

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 30, 2013 at 12:27 AM

Beautiful intimate scene Preston. I really like this.

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Beautiful soft light and colors and wonderful composition Preston. Very relaxing image and beautiful reflection also. Beautifully done.

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