Hardwoods in Peak Colors

Gallery: FloraPosted November 1, 2013400 views12 comments

Although my trip there in 2005 was good, I just returned this afternoon from the Smokies, and this my first experience there in full colors. While a couple of weeks late this year, much of the lower elevations were exceptional. This stand of hardwood was at the end of the unpaved road at Tremont. Nothing was done to saturation, the colors are pretty much as seen. Full frame, larger image (had to dumb it down a lot to fit).

E-5 ZD50-200 at 60mm Manfrotto 322RC2 on GT2531, ISO 100 1/5 f6.3 0.0EV

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12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 1, 2013 at 8:10 PM

This can only get better large. Lovely pastels, and a good range of colors.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

A beautifully, classic autumn foliage scene. Nicely captured

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Superb. Nicely framed by the outermost trees.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 2, 2013 at 12:09 AM

Bill: One of my favorite places on the planet. Talk about a target rich environment! I love these kind of shots in general and this one in particular. Well seen, composed, and captured. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 2, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Lovely colours and framing Bill.

Gary.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 2, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Love the mix of color and trunks! Superb!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 3, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Just the most wonderful textures imaginable, Bill. I could gaze at this all day !! It somehow suggests the evanescent quality of the autumn leaves - the bark too making its contribution to the overall effect.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 3, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Hi Bill

Love this composition, with it's beautiful natural color... well done

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on November 4, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Bill - Awesome Colors and a very strong vertical appeal - goes well with the tall trees. All the criss crossing of the branches seem to have a rhythm or harmony to them.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 7, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Beautiful, Bill! Congrats on the WP. Sweet image.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Sweet shot, Bill. Congratulations on the WP.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Thanks for the WP, gang. I have to consider myself lucky to have been there with such good colors, because it was very windy that day, and I waited for a lull in the breeze to get this. Thanks again.

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