The Fallen + rp

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 25, 2014224 views12 comments

A downed and decaying pine near Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley.

I made a similar photograph of this tree last fall with my 4x5, but the original Astia chrome is slightly soft, most likely due to camera movement in the duff. So, when Harley and I returned to this spot this spring, I photographed it again with my D-7100. This image is the result.

Nikon D-7100
18-140mm @ 62mm
F-11 @ 1/10s, ISO 800
Cropped from both sides a bit
May 2014

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your comments/critiques are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 25, 2014 at 7:50 PM

Nice abstract and good textures. It perfectly depicts the title you have chosen for it.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM

I like the polygons Preston as well as the fine textures. Also the muted color. No suggestions. I like the image as posted.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 25, 2014 at 11:03 PM

I'm gaining a new appreciation for wood and like how this is a completely different take on this subject. I like it and it feels real, but it seems like it could be developed more to bring out it's abstract qualities more.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 26, 2014 at 3:49 AM

Looks almost man made. Cool!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 26, 2014 at 6:00 AM

Right off, I really like the natural look you captured, if I was standing there this is exactly what I would expect to see. Very nice natural color and detail, and your composition works beautifully. Again, good eye Preston, most photographers would have never seen it including me.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 26, 2014 at 9:27 AM

This is very nice, Preston! Interesting to see how this old pine is breaking up. It almost takes on the look of a broken down old cabin or home which is really quite interesting. Nice color and textures too. I like it!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 26, 2014 at 9:49 AM

Excellent perspective here Preston with what appears to be an interesting "breaking point" in the fallen pine. Kinda makes a neat jig-saw puzzle look for me. Colors, textures, grain, decay, weathering stains, all look natural and spot on.......

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

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on July 26, 2014 at 12:01 PM

Tony,

Thanks for your suggestion. Here's a re-worked version. Any better?

Large version on my website.

Thanks for your comments, everyone!

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on July 26, 2014 at 2:51 PM

I like the square crop you chose for this one Preston, it has a very natural feel to it. Hard to choose between the two posts, I'd say you can't go wrong with either.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 26, 2014 at 4:56 PM

Preston: Well seen and very nicely composed. I like the textures especially. I do think I prefer the original just a bit but both look great.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 27, 2014 at 9:22 PM

I like this a lot. Carefully crafted and it tells a nice story.

EDIT - just noticed the repost. Much more life in the repost - well done.

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 28, 2014 at 9:28 AM

I'm especially drawn to the sense of puzzle pieces about to be taken apart or pushed together. The details and the subtle colors work well to make it seems like I'm standing there looking. The repost adds a nice pop.

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