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Pond Pattern

by Vance Gese

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 19, 20151,415 views4 comments
These pond grasses had lined up nicely on a pond near the town of Chitina, Alaska one autumn day, reflecting the evening sky above. Was able to get up on a rise to utilize my longest lens so as to completely fill the frame with this pattern. Might be too busy but hopefully the image is cohesive enough to retain the viewer's interest.
Would really appreciate your thoughts and comments on this image.
4x5, 600mm, warm polarizer, Velvia.

Although compressed quite a bit, the larger image is a bit better.

Thanks.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on February 19, 2015 at 8:20 PM
Wow, a really nice abstract Vance. I am always fascinated when I see pond, and especially, river grasses, bending to the current. The black background sets off the grasses well and the horizontal composition works for the subject.
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments
Comment posted by Sandra M. Apel on February 19, 2015 at 8:42 PM
Vance, I agree with Jim ... nice abstract and I too like the black BG. I actually prefer the smaller image perspective. Nicely done!
Registered on October 15, 2013, 20 Posts, 171 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 19, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Looks like a great pattern to me, Vance. It's quite striking with the horizontal flow of the grasses. In the larger version the random bits where there are short vertical elements adds lots of extra interest.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 20, 2015 at 10:33 PM
Hi Vance :wavey: Excellent graphic detail creating a stunning display of patterns :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments