Prairie Solace

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 15, 20141,679 views11 comments

My weekly dawn visit to the prairie for recharging the mental batteries. I find comfort and peace wandering in the early morning hours amongst the big blue stem. This from a small prairie close to my house taken September 6th.

Please view the large version.
D90
18-200mm
ISO 400
18mm
1/200 @ f/8
HH
LR CC5, NIK Suite

C & C welcome.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 15, 2014 at 6:49 PM

This could be where I grew up John. Strong composition for my tastes and beautiful light and mood. I like the image very much as posted. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 15, 2014 at 7:46 PM

John, I like this image very much. The early light and fog mixed with the blue stem looks wonderful. Just the kind of place I would enjoy wandering around in the early morning. Larger version really brings out the beauty and mood you so much enjoy here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on September 15, 2014 at 10:47 PM

Excellent, a superb Great Plains image, soft light, beautiful muted color....

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 15, 2014 at 10:51 PM

I want to second all of the comments made already. Just a fine image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 16, 2014 at 12:16 AM

Wonderfully peaceful scene. Very nice comp to show depth and the light is totally soothing.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 17, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Beautiful light and great mood. I really like the juxtaposition of the really nice and sharp foreground with the dreamy foggy back. I might consider cropping a little off the right to eliminate the partial bush on the lower right edge?

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

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM

Lovely and serene, I can easily see why this is a favorite place for you. It makes want to breathe deeply, great big sighs of relief. Mural size would be just about right!

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM

Nice, moody image, John. I like the light, and the color looks pleasing. I agree with Harley about the crop. This looks like a great place to unwind.

--P

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on September 18, 2014 at 7:59 AM

Thanks for the comments guys, I really appreciate it.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 18, 2014 at 10:56 AM

Lovely look at a foggy prairie, John. The transition from hint of sun in the foreground to fog in the distance works well. I agree with the idea of cropping out that one strand of goldenrod lrc. How nice to have a spot like this close by.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 19, 2014 at 7:47 PM

John, the thumbnail does not give justice to this fine image. The larger image is stunning. I like this one a lot and feel it does convey a certain amount of peace when viewing it. Well done.

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