morning in middle earth

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 24, 2014272 views12 comments

This is from an area near the Toadstools around Page, Az. The first rays of light are just kissing these miniature ridge lines and bringing to life this intimate landscape.

5d2, 24-105 @ 65mm, iso 100, f/16, .3s

comments and critiques greatly appreciated

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on February 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM

This is simply an outstanding b&w interpretation of this area! Love the layers and undulations you captured.
I have no nits to pick with this whatsoever. Well seen, captured and 'developed'!

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 24, 2014 at 1:40 PM

Very well composed in the frame. Another great bw Gary.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 24, 2014 at 8:36 PM

I love all the forms and patterns in this image. It's a simply gorgeous interpretation of this landscape. I also love the different layers and the tones. Well composed and executed.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 24, 2014 at 10:43 PM

Gary, I'm really enjoying this image. Such an interesting scene to explore and you did fantastic work on the b&w conversion.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 24, 2014 at 10:53 PM

Great shapes and tones. Beautiful B&W. This is really well done!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 25, 2014 at 12:12 AM

Wonderful tonal range Gary. The layers of dark and light work so well here.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 25, 2014 at 4:41 AM

great layers, lines, tones and textures. what more does a b&w need? well, IMHO, perhaps just something(s) to hang the composition together - otherwise outstanding.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on February 25, 2014 at 5:59 AM

I like this, and like the B & W, must must admit, I would like to see it in color.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 25, 2014 at 2:12 PM

Great shape, light and texture. Comp is spot on as well.

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on February 26, 2014 at 8:12 PM

You've got a good one here from an area that I think is a little tricky. I've taken images from here and haven't ever been satisfied, but yours came out beautiful!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 27, 2014 at 8:11 PM

Good eye to see the possibilities here, Gary. Like the treatment.

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on March 13, 2014 at 4:02 PM

I like the B&W treatment as well as the layers in your composition - very nice...

Tim!

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