Autumn On The Merced

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 5, 2013410 views14 comments

Thank you for your comments on my recent Ghost Forest image.

This one was made in early November of 2012 in Yosemite Valley. The low water level and slow flow made for great reflections.

Chamonix 4x5
Nikkor-M, 300mm
8 second exposure on Astia 100F
Cropped from the bottom to square.

Please see the large version.

Your comments/ critiques are always welcomed.

--P

edit: fixed a typo.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

The first thing that comes to mind, is the quiet peaceful mood the scene evokes, the light, color, stillness of the water, your perspective, everything about this pretty little scene works beautifully. It very much holds my interest, and that is a good thing. Beautiful work Preston.
John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 5, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Preston, I agree totally with John's thoughts here. Beautiful image so well done.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 5, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Very pleasant scene and very well composed.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 5, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Nice little fall scene. It looks like it could use a little warming up?

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on September 5, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Beautiful and serene.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on September 5, 2013 at 9:57 PM

Agree with others, nice job. I feel like I am standing on the edge of the water.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 5, 2013 at 9:59 PM

One of my favorites of yours PB - this is wonderful. It's also great too simply because of what you crafted from one the most popular and iconic spots in Yosemite. Literally just off the frame to the right is the pullout of for Valley View, or Gateway to the valley.

I love everything about this.

Lon

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 6, 2013 at 8:47 AM

The light is stunning here Preston. Looks like I could walk right into the scene.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 6, 2013 at 10:48 AM

So pretty and peaceful. Love the splash of color in the leaves and, as you mentioned, the reflections. I hope the fire out there misses all this beauty.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on September 8, 2013 at 2:56 AM

nice reflection

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on September 8, 2013 at 1:40 PM

This has a wonderful clarity. Simply beautiful!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 10, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Preston, I like the appealing mixture of elements, there is a lot to explore for me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on September 10, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Wonderful intimate shot. Love the placement of the rocks in the frame - creates nice, balanced comp. The soft light allowed some great details in the shadows. Large view a treat!

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on September 10, 2013 at 11:11 PM

Nice, natural rendition here Preston. I like the V shape created by the rocks surrounding the middle shrub

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