Autumn On Big Pine Creek

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 12, 2013226 views17 comments

Thanks to all who commented on my recent Sierra Autumn Sunrise image.

This image from Big Pine Creek on the Sierra East Side was made in October of 2005. The alder along the creek were in full autumn color. I have reworked this image several times over the years for both color and contrast. The color has been warmed, blue and cyan in the water reduced and contrast tweaked a bit. I am curious as to your thoughts.

Please see large version.

Tachihara 4x5
Nikkor-M, 300mm
Astia 100F
TK's masks.

Your comments and critiques are always welcome. :sile:

--P

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 12, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Stunning color in the bushes: wonderful sense of flow ; and the boulder is very intriguing. This is great all the way through it. Very nicely done

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 12, 2013 at 8:06 PM

I like the bright color of the bush, and the supporting cast of the rocks and stream. Well done.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM

I like everything about this, Preston. Excellent composition and wonderful contrasting color in the alder.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on October 12, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Preston,

I love the sense of color explosion that the tree provides, and the anchor of the large FG boulder. The water adds the right amount of dynamism. Well done.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Probably one of my most favorites of yours over the years, Preston. The alder was always the give away to my recall to this image, but more often after recognizing it each time the large marbled rock is just as important to my viewing pleasure. Processing or your reprocessing all looks just fine to me.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 13, 2013 at 12:49 AM

Fab colorful detail in the tree. Love the water foreground. Nice shot Preston!

I might consider trying a localized cooling of the water highlights.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on October 13, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Very impressive color to complement the lovely water flow. Looks great!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 13, 2013 at 6:57 AM

First of all, I like this very much, and the processing couldn't be any better, the first thing that caught my eye was the boulder, which has a lot of appeal on its own, also like the natural color and soft light. All and all, beautiful work Preston.
John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 13, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Preston, What a wonderful image this is! Love this shot and the and the beautiful feel it has.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 13, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Wonderful scene Preston. Beautiful colors and the comp with the rock and water is just great. Large image is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Peter Nievaart on October 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

There is not much to comment about. So I just ay: beautiful!! the silkiness of the water, the rocks, the shape and colors of the bush three

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 13, 2013 at 12:03 PM

I like this image a lot Preston. Its simple elegance, pleasing elements and impeccable workmanship evoke a feeling of satisfying completeness. Very well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on October 14, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Nice elegant image, processing looks great, large version looks even better.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 14, 2013 at 10:27 AM

I missed this one somehow. You know I love this image. Gorgeous color, excellent comp. It is a real beauty!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM

The bushes jump off the screen with their great color and brightness. I like this a lot Preston.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM

The way that bush seems to literally erupt with autumn color, like a geyser , together with the wonderful creek and rocks, make this one stunning image, Preston. Love everything about this.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 15, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Wonderful interplay of elements to me, Preston. The mighty rock anchores your image nicely, while the delicate foliage and the stream complement each other interestingly for me.

Peter

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