Molten

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 31, 2014248 views12 comments

Thank you for your comments on my recent images! Here's another from the archive that I reworked.

Back in October of 2008, Harley and I spent some time wandering around Bishop Creek in the Sierra. He had spied out this spot earlier in the day and so we went back later that afternoon. The reds and yellows are the reflection from a sunlit grove of Aspen trees across the creek.

Tahihara 4x5
Fujinon 180mm
Astia 100F

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM

Nice balanced composition, perfect colors.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on August 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM

Amazing and beautiful color in the water, Preston.
Not sure about the comp for me though, the large cut off rock at the top draws the attention away from the lovely water.
A bit larger view maybe would have worked better for me...

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 31, 2014 at 8:44 PM

Gorgeous color and processing Preston. The composition seems unusual to me and I need to look at it a little longer. The contrast in textures between the rocks and the water is really nice as well. Very appealing warm mood to this.

pat

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

Comment posted by gary phillips on August 31, 2014 at 11:09 PM

Love the colors in this water, Preston. I also like the comp. Ya know, I'm pretty sure there aren't any rules governing abstracts or anything else for that matter. If you like it, seems that's all that matters. Love the detail of the rocks and that molten water is crazy.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 1, 2014 at 4:41 AM

Fantastic abstract Preston. It gives the illusion of the rocks being consumed by molten lava.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on September 1, 2014 at 8:47 AM

Great colors and tones in the water Preston and a very nice feel to this. Very nice abstract.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 1, 2014 at 5:25 PM

I love to make and to view these kinds of images, Preston! This is simply outstanding! in every way!

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on September 1, 2014 at 9:11 PM

Very cool, Preston. The yellow is water? Really abstract rendition of water and a really interesting texture you were able to create Love the balanced comp as well. Overall an image I really like, no nits from me.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 2, 2014 at 7:54 AM

Very nice indeed Preston, beautiful color and texture, I also like your composition, works well for me. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 2, 2014 at 11:14 AM

Thanks for your comments, everyone!

Dan: If I recall correctly, the area above the rock that would have been in the frame was extremely bright and would have blown out, so I decided on the tighter frame.

"The yellow is water? Really abstract rendition of water and a really interesting texture you were able to create "

Navin: Yes, that is water. This was a 2 second exposure. Thanks for your comment.

--P

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 2, 2014 at 6:33 PM

This is lovely and warm with the reflections, Preston, set off nicely by the scattered rocks.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 4, 2014 at 1:52 PM

I love this. The reflected color is just wonderful.

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