Horton Creek Trail

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 24, 2013349 views14 comments

I had the chance to get out of Phoenix and take a drive up to the Tonto National Forest along the Mogollon Rim to scope out the fall color activity. It looks a little spotty as yet but there were some good areas. This was shot along the Horton Creek Trail.
Nikon D200, Nikon 17-55 2.8, 1/4sec@f16, tripod.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on October 24, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Beautiful dappled forest light. Nice composition

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM

This is a lovely image, Bob. A peaceful composition with some wonderful colors. The dappled light coming through the tree and hitting the FG rocks is really nice. Well seen. Then you got all of those wild colors in the BG. Lots for the eye to take in and feed to the brain.

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Comment posted by Daniel Finchum on October 25, 2013 at 2:57 AM

Oh to take a walk through those woods. Very inviting.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

The subdued lighting really makes those fall colors sing, Bob. This is a very inviting serene image, lots to enjoy.

Ed

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Really like the color and light, the dark trunks stand out nicely against the bright bg. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Beautiful! This could easily have strayed into 'too' busy; instead, the rocks and simplicity of the foreground gives breathing room to enjoy and take it all in. Well done!

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 25, 2013 at 11:58 AM

The light areas on the rocks and plant pull me deeper into the forest. Very nice intimate shot. The leaning treees add a lot for me, a bit more dynamic than all vertical trunks.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Beautiful soft color and peaceful setting Bob. Makes me want to stroll theough those woods!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

A beautiful scene, Bob. Very nice light along with some wonderful autumn colors make this so inviting. I also like your comp with the foreground rocks and grass which I think works really well here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on October 25, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Nice scene... I like the rocks in the foreground....well done!

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on October 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Very nice fall colors Bob. I like the mix of green, yellow and red. Using the foreground rocks to anchor the scene was an excellent choice.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 27, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Dreamy glow of color in the background here! Great eye!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 27, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Hi Bob

Love how you composed this simple scene:

I too like the dappled light shining through the trees., and lighting the FG boulders. the BG colors are also beautifully captured

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 29, 2013 at 3:11 PM

Lovely is the operative word for this one, Bob. The light and color blend into a very beautiful scene. Very well done!

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