Tarn Rock Collection

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 10, 2013170 views13 comments

Thank you for your comments on my "Autumn on the Merced" image. They are appreciated.

Back in July, Harley and I wandered around the glacial tarns near Tioga Pass on a couple of different mornings. I love these intimate collections of erratics at these ponds and their various tones and color.

Chamonix 4x5
Nikkor-M, 300mm
Astia 100F
July 2013

Please see large version

Your comments and critiques are always welcomed.

--P

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 10, 2013 at 7:12 PM

I like this a lot Preston. Your composition is very strong and balanced and the textures look great. I'm a little torn on the reflection, wondering what it would look like if you had used a polarizer, but it still looks wonderful.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on September 10, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Really enjoying this image, Preston. Strong composition with wonderful textures in the rocks. I really like how you have utilized such a wide range of tones, from the deep blacks in the shadows to the nice whites in the rock and sky. Almost like a black and white image but in color. Folks have to look at the larger size image to fully appreciate all the nuances.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on September 10, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Deceptively simple and superbly crafted!

I have to split with Bill on the reflection. I like the high contrast of the bright water.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Preston, The larger version really is a must look!! Your composition is really well thought out and it works wonderfully. I love the light from shadow to bright and the amazing details. When Vance said "Almost like a black and white image but in color" I thought perfect!
Really nice work Preston.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on September 10, 2013 at 10:18 PM

I was thinking that your last post would have been good with this treatment. The stone layout works well in the frame, though the water areas are quite bright with not as much interesting light reflected. Clearly the textured stones are the focus here.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on September 11, 2013 at 12:23 AM

Preston,

The texture and tones in this are amazing. Great job on exposing as well. I love the detail in the reflection of the clouds in the water. Well done!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on September 11, 2013 at 7:40 AM

very elegant composition, preston. i wondered, briefly, about the reflection but am happy with it as it is. the tones and textures are wonderful.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 11, 2013 at 7:44 AM

Super composition, very well balanced, really like the detail and reflections. Excellent work Preston.
John

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on September 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Very nicely balanced composition Preston with wonderful tones and textures in the larger version. I too like the water bright. Great job on this.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

The textures, tones, light, and contrast are wonderful Preston. Your comp and cloud reflections work well too.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Hey Preston,

I remember this one and like it even more. I like Vance's comment, "Almost like a black and white image but in color." That describes this well. Wide range of tone, shapes and geometry, just like a good b&w. No issue with the reflection for me, makes for some good contrast. Well seen and processed.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 12, 2013 at 9:19 PM

I think images like this are hard to pull off, and this is a good one. I like the black and white in color description too.

Chris

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 13, 2013 at 12:28 AM

A very fine intimate take on this scene, Preston. Normally the rocks along the edges would appear chopped out of the scene, but, with the three rocks in a row as a good focal point the outer rocks merely form a nice frame. Contrast and color look good too. Nice idea & work on this capture overall.

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