Ground Clutter

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 16, 2013184 views10 comments

Most people probably don't think ground clutter is very pretty but I enjoy the different shapes and textures. Shot this on a little nature trail not far from my house.

Please take a peek at the LARGER version for much better detail.

Thanks for looking and leaving your thoughts for improvements or comments.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 16, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Bill, I like this presentation a lot. The large wishbone shaped limb does a nice job of framing the intimate scene very well. Can't make any real suggestions on B&W, it's a weak point for me. All I can say is I enjoy the composition as is and think it should make a wonderful print too.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Love the intimate scenes Bill, and love this in B&W, just something about it that really appeals to me, very nice detail and light. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

The large version's detail is excellent, Bill! I also like your comp and the conversion has lovely silver tones. Well done.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 16, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Real nice, Bill! I really enjoy the more everyday nature scenes that can be isolated and composed into a fine image. I like this a lot. It is my kind of image.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on October 16, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Wonderful image. I like your choice of framing and details. BW really works with this!! Chet

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 16, 2013 at 2:12 PM

The large version has wonderful detail and I really like your comp. and the B&W processing. Very nice job Bill.

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM

This looks great in b&w. It emphasizes the shapes and textures nicely and that forked branch "holding" the moss makes a fine focal point. Yes, the larger view helps a lot in enjoying the complexity.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 16, 2013 at 7:57 PM

You definitely have an eye for this stuff, Bill. The title though doesn't do it justice, though. "Clutter" feels a bit negative for a comp that works so well. Light-wise, this feels a bit gray to me. Maybe intentional, but it feels a little too light without some foundational blacks.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 17, 2013 at 12:29 AM

This takes a minute to absorb; lots of interesting patterns. I too would like to see a version with a few more deep blacks.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

This is very nice Bill. Excellent job with this comp and I really enjoy all the detail you have here. The large version is especially nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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