Rock Garden

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 25, 2014213 views11 comments

Here's another from the archive that I've not posted here. Lon and I were working this spot near Sonora Pass one afternoon. It was kind of funny in a way because we'd wait for the wind to stop, but the sun would emerge from a cloud. When the sun went behind a cloud, the wind would start again. This performance went on for a while until the right combination of no wind and light finally happened. I was able to make only a single exposure.

Tachihara 4x5
Fujinon 180mm
Astia 100F
Cropped a bit from the left and bottom.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on August 25, 2014 at 5:04 PM

Been there.

For me, this is a perfect arrangement of elements. And the contrasting colors set it off well.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 25, 2014 at 5:18 PM

This is what I love in photography, and you see it and capture it so well. Love this, color, light, composition, perfect in every way. Beautiful work Preston.
John

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 25, 2014 at 5:55 PM

Real pretty scene, Preston. It is very minor, but I might try warming it up a bit and see how it reacts? Like I said, quite minor.

Ah, back in the days the Sierra had water. :)

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

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 25, 2014 at 9:32 PM

Well worth the persistence to catch the right conditions, Preston. The large version is a real treat with lots of wildflowers and details to enjoy.

Ed

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

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 26, 2014 at 12:18 AM

I love this small natural garden here, Preston. As always Astia brings the best out in greens and yellows. Hard to figure Fuji's thoughts on dropping it in all sizes. But, we move on and make the best of other films available.

The only thought for change here is minor IMO. Just a way to break up the eye draw toward the yellow / orange color streak on the front right edge of the rock. I think because it is so close to the wonderful flower arrangement it seems to be part of the immediate eye attraction. Just a thought on that small item. Otherwise, this is a favorite for me of your recently posted scenes.

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

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 26, 2014 at 12:51 AM

The perfect natural still life, Preston. An excellent comp and the presentation is spot-on.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 26, 2014 at 9:46 AM

Preston, This looks fantastic! Great comp with beautiful light and color. The large version is a real treat with all the wonderful textures and detail. Excellent!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by gary phillips on August 26, 2014 at 2:18 PM

Well I'd have to say the one you got was a damn good one, Preston. Wonderful complementary colors and great light. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on August 27, 2014 at 12:51 PM

The large version is beautiful Preston. Really nice colors, tones and comp. Beautifully done and great patience shown.

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

Comment posted by John Williams on August 27, 2014 at 9:20 PM

This comes together beautifully Preston!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 28, 2014 at 11:19 AM

No doubt in my mind that they'd like to see this over in Flora Preston. I love the subtle comp, the rich textural contrast between the stone and flora as well as the color. Don't think it gets any better than this.

pat

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