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The Stoneyard

by Stephen Stanton

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 8, 20151,451 views4 comments

Last August, the Cleveland National Forest, in a burned area after a quick moving storm. The charred trunks seem to dance and the clean stones come alive after the rain. Usually the slopes are thick with impassable chaparral and the granite stays hidden for years until the next fire cycle. Comments and critique welcome.  Thanks for looking.

Nikon D7100, 16-85mm @16mm,  1/40s f8, tripod. PP in Lightroom

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on July 8, 2015 at 3:20 PM

Love the threatening clouds in the background with the burned trees, really nice. I do think I would have liked to see a bit more of the trees and a bit less of the rocks, but this is very neat nevertheless.
 

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on July 10, 2015 at 3:24 AM

Hi Stephen,

 

I like the hunting fell of this capture, and the image has a stark yet beautiful nature. I like Roel's idea of a bit less rock, and  a bit more trees. I might crop to just above the ledge of the first foreground rock.

I really nice viw you of this area you have captured here

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Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on July 10, 2015 at 4:54 AM

Thank you Roel and Ryan for your comments and recommendations on the foerground rock. It does appear too dominant.  I am reposting with the crop and also so I can see if I can get a larger image to show up.

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Comment posted by Sandro Bisotti on July 15, 2015 at 8:36 AM

Is it chaotic? Maybe, but IMHO the image is fascinating and well done, also by a composition-volumes point of view.

Weight-rocks, then the branches to subtract weight, then air/clouds.  Good sharpness, adequate colour management, very good.

All the best,
Sandro

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