Aspen Blur

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 17, 2014209 views6 comments

When I saw this backlit Aspen against the dark hillside my first thought was to try moving the camera mid-exposure for a more abstract image. Perhaps to some this is more photo art, but to me that suggests heavy influence with the computer rather than the camera, an important distinction to me, so here it is in Landscape. All critiques very much appreciated.

Canon 5d Mark iii, 70-200mm f/4 lens, 1/10 sec at f/32, ISO 250

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 17, 2014 at 3:10 PM

I'm pretty much indifferent to the distinction Thomas. The yellow really pops against the black bg and for my tastes there's still enough detail in the leaves to make the image interesting. I like this as posted.

pat

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Comment posted by Thomas Haney on June 17, 2014 at 3:14 PM

You're probably in the majority regarding the distinction Pat, glad the image works for you.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 17, 2014 at 4:32 PM

Nice vivid color. I like what you have done here and am always interested to see what you will try next. Well done. Chet

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 17, 2014 at 10:30 PM

I like how you keep pushing yourself with new ideas and comps, Thomas. I think your instincts are right on the money. I like it alot.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on June 18, 2014 at 11:19 AM

Great concept that is nicely realized. I am usually ambivalent about blurs, but this one works well.

--P

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 19, 2014 at 5:32 AM

The movement looks great to me, set off by the dark background. The small tree adds some nice balance to the image. Reminds me of hair blowing in the wind. You used the wind to your advantage here.

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