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Enveloped in Gold
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Enveloped in Gold

by Vance Gese

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 6, 20141,504 views8 comments
This is an image made in 2006 of some maple trees in full autumn splendor found in the Skokomish River Valley which is located in the southern regions of the Olympic Peninsula. The autumn color in 2006 was quite nice. Hope the color looks okay; the yellows looked muddy with my first try. Your thoughts, comments, and suggestions would be very much appreciated.
4x5, 360mm Nikkor, warm polarizer, Velvia 100. M1 scan, Tony Kuyper's masks and such.

Please see the larger image.

Thank you.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 6, 2014 at 10:24 PM
I like the contrast of the maple leaves against the moss covered tree trunks. As with most forest scenes it is busy, but yet striking.
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on November 7, 2014 at 12:27 AM
It takes a powerful mind to make sense of such chaos and translate it for us mere mortals. The golds and velvety greens are really sweet, Vance. I like this a lot and the large view was very satisfying. :wavey:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 7, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Beautiful frame filling color with enough structure and contrast to make it work, Vance. The yellows look good in this version, and the detail is excellent. Nice work. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 7, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Vance, You managed to put together a comp that really works here, and I know that would not have been easy. The yellows leaves and green moss looks great and the wonderful light brings it to life. Your large version is a treat to view with all the detail. Excellent work to my eye! :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 7, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Beautiful image Vance. I like the detail and patterns very much as posted and imagine it's quite spectacular on a real display or printed where the resolution can shine. No suggestions.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 7, 2014 at 4:59 PM
Vance,

This image is beautifully constructed with your vision in organizing this complicated image. You have constructed structure, collected beautiful glowing light, and have such a sweet contrast with the dark trees. The larger image is stunning to look at, excellent work!!!!
Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 7, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Another of your signature forest scenes Vance and you've done it again. Great blend of colors and details and the back round looks great. I'm amazed how you sort this stuff out. Really nice scene. :toast:
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 7, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Really like the repeating lines and colors. As an abstract composition, it has a nice level of variety to keep it interesting. Color looks good on my monitor. Not over-the-top yellow and a nice hint of green.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments