Maple Star Cluster

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 11, 2015227 views11 comments

A cluster of Maple leaves along the Merced River in Yosemite. What actually drew me to frame this was the lovely reflection of the grasses and rocks, and the soft afternoon light on the shore.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor DX 18-140 @ 80mm
TK's Masks
November 2014

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11 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on January 11, 2015 at 7:12 PM

Wow. This is such a nice intimate composition, Preston. So simple, yet so meaningful.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on January 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM

large view is very nice Preston. Beautiful scene you show us in soft light.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 11, 2015 at 10:36 PM

Very peaceful, the perfect feeling of a quiet afternoon.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 12, 2015 at 1:42 AM

gorgeous little scene here preston. simple, elegant

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 12, 2015 at 9:22 AM

Very nice and peaceful scene, Preston.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 12, 2015 at 10:11 AM

Preston, This really does have a wonderfully quiet and peaceful feel that I quite enjoy. Your processing on this looks so natural that it makes one feel like you are right there...and that is a very good thing!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 12, 2015 at 12:11 PM

Those yellow leaves look like they are about to jump of my screen! They really look luminescent against the background, and they make this a wonderful photo.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on January 12, 2015 at 5:56 PM

Good evening Preston,

This image has a calming effect on my spirit, and I am truly enjoying all the varying elements of rock, grass, leave, water and color and how well they jive together. No suggestions I can think of to improve this beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 12, 2015 at 6:26 PM

Preston: A very simple and serene scene superbly captured. Good choices all around and fine execution.>=))>

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 12, 2015 at 9:36 PM

Beautiful little intimate scene. I can see why you were drawn to the reflections.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 13, 2015 at 2:09 PM

The scattered maple leaves are lovely, Preston. I like how they dominate the scene, but there's a lot of added interest from the subtle shapes and colors on the river bank and their reflections.

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