Sonora Pass Juniper #2 + rp

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 19, 2014205 views11 comments

Western Juniper, near Sonora Pass. I am always amazed at the variety of textures and color present in these old, weathered trees.

This image was made the same weekend when I first met Lon in person after meeting here on NPN. We had a great time wandering around, and I was very happy to show him my favorite haunts in this very special place.

So, Lon, if you see this: Here's a toast to our long friendship!

Tachihara 4x5
Fujinon 180mm
Astia 100F
July 2007

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your critiques are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 19, 2014 at 3:28 PM

Beautiful color Preston and I particularly like the sheen on the wood. Looks like it's coated with a thin layer of silk. Very nice.

pat

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

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 19, 2014 at 5:10 PM

Very nice light Preston, it really enhanced the colors beautifully, I also like the rough texture of the wood with all the little nooks and crannies. You have a good eye for this Preston, definitely like it alot. Hope Lon is doing well.
John

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 19, 2014 at 5:27 PM

This looks like a close relative of your previous tree view, Preston. Love all of the sinuous lines and the warm colors. Seems like there's a touch of pink in the lighter areas especially towards the bottom right, is that real or part of the film to digital conversion challenge?

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 19, 2014 at 5:37 PM

Real nice, Preston. Fine lines and colors.

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

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on August 19, 2014 at 8:46 PM

Superb, one of your best close up abstracts for me.
I love the texture, color and I can smell the juniper.....

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on August 20, 2014 at 12:35 PM

A great abstract - love the shapes. It does seem overly saturated though. The colors just don't seem natural. A B&W would look good too, I think.

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on August 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM

Thanks for your comments everyone. They are appreciated.

After reading Mark's comment about the pinkish color, and Mark Z's comment about over-all saturation, I tweaked the image.

What say you?

The large version of the re-work is here.

Thanks again for your comments!

--P

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

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 20, 2014 at 7:28 PM

Very cool intimate scene, Preston. The lines, textures and colors work beautifully together. I think you nailed it with the repost.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 20, 2014 at 9:47 PM

Preston, I think the repost looks much more natural. I'm just starting to see (at least sometimes) such subtle color shifts....in reworking my Late Summer Quiet post, I'm thinking that a touch too much magenta is part of the problem.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 20, 2014 at 9:52 PM

Yep, excellent job on the repost. That nails it.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 22, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Wonderful colors and textures in the repost Preston. You're the master of these wood intimates. Very well done abstract indeed.

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