Fall's Gold / repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 19, 20131,835 views17 comments

Maybe a silly play on words, but I thought the title seemed to work pretty well as I'm always jazzed by autumn color. A blanket of golden leaves carpeted the ground around this maple tree one autumn day a couple of years ago a mile or so from our home on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. Autumn this year in our neck of the woods was all a disappointing brown. Would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions on this.
4x5, 150mm, f45.3, 1sec. Provia 100F, Flatbed scan, TK masks and such.

Large size image provided as well. Hopefully a little better.

Thanks.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 19, 2013 at 11:05 PM

I love it Vance. Intimate and abstract. Detail in the larger view is of course best to view.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM

The LF really came through here on this scene for detail in the larger version, Vance. Excellent image in composition, colorful, and overall front to rear detail too.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM

I like the image. It really has that nice fall feeling to it. I like the colors and the tree adds a nice center of interest. There is an interesting thing happening with the image or maybe it is just me, but it has the allusion of getting wider at the top. Very interesting.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM

This is way cool! What a great collection of golden leaves set nicely against that tree trunk with it's collection of lichen. I especially like the size compression in the leaves from front to back and the subtle sprinkling of greenish leaves.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM

Beautiful sea of leaves! I might consider shifting the color balance a little toward yellow from blue? (very much a personal preference) Real nice image, Vance.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 20, 2013 at 9:46 AM

The large version gives a hint of the detail and rich color that I imagine are on the original film. Sweet!

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 20, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Excellent detail and color in the large version Vance and a very nice intimate abstract scene also. Sounds like you had the same type of fall we had here. I think it was from the long drought we had this summer. Nicely done image.

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

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 20, 2013 at 10:32 AM

I really enjoy shots like this. My only nit is that it appears a little dull, I might suggest boosting the mid range brightness and contrast.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

I so want to shuffle through these leaves and hear the satisfying rustle beneath my feet. What a lovely and mood evoking image. Excellent capture and presentation.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on November 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Wonderful carpet Vance! The trunk is a perfect contrast to add some grounding. I like the ideas above for opening it just a little with processing to give slightly more pop.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 20, 2013 at 12:03 PM

The large version is a must see to get the sense of what you are trying to convey. And, the wall to wall sharpness allows the eye to fully explore the frame. An overpowering sense of Fall in this one, Vance!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Super cool and creative approach!

Maybe some brightening or even highlight glow might compliment it.

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 20, 2013 at 5:23 PM

No nits from me, click print ;)

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Hi Vance

A creative composition that works well for me! like Eva said "intimate and abstract" the large version is a must see

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Thanks everyone for your great comments. Really appreciate it. The repost is an attempt to incorporate the suggestions you folks had, namely slightly increasing midtone brightness and contrast, adding a touch of glow, and just a touch more warmth. I think it looks and works better.
Thanks again. All the feedback is truly appreciated and valued.

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

Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 21, 2013 at 6:49 AM

I like this one. The tree is perfectly placed. The repost is an improvement, although at my screen resolution the difference is not so noticeable. I'm sure that your tweaks would be more obvious in a print.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 22, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Unique image for me, Vance. The pattern and details of the foliage keep my attention, while the tree anchores the composition nicely to me.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments