Spring Rains

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 2, 2016274 views10 comments

I went exploring a local park on an overcast rainy day, yesterday, with a particular image in mind. Needless to say, the subject wasn't there, but the spring greens were really popping in the soft light and a good time was had by one. Here's a view along the Hawlings River, (Maryland's smallest "river") late in the day with the light fading. (5D3, 24-70 f2.8 @ 48mm, 3.2s, f/16, iso 400, tripod, cable release, and polarizer)

The blooms are Wild Azalea, blooming the earliest that I've ever seen. They typically bloom mid- to late May around here.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 2, 2016 at 10:15 AM

Beautiful. The image shouts "spring"! Is that a dogwood blooming?

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on May 2, 2016 at 11:45 AM

Mark,
Beautiful and serene image. Comp works well and the fresh green foliage and azalea blooms under the soft lighting are gorgeous. Fine as framed but I might play with taking a small crop off the bottom as I don't think it adds much and might tighten the composition..

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 2, 2016 at 12:04 PM

Beautiful, peaceful image. The pink blooms set off the cool greens perfectly
Lovely image!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on May 2, 2016 at 12:09 PM

Beautiful, with all those fresh greens and the azalea. Very nice!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 2, 2016 at 2:05 PM

Really peaceful image, Mark. I love the flow of the river and the light is perfect. I might clone the one rogue streak bottom middle, but I like this a lot Mark. Excellent!!!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 3, 2016 at 7:27 AM

Beautiful spring image, Mark. I like the pink azelea's mixed with the vibrant spring greens, and the zig zagging water. No nits. devil

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Comment posted by David Schoen on May 3, 2016 at 12:17 PM

Very nice and soothing Mark. Until I read your description, I suspected this might be part of Rock Creek. I really like the feeling you have developed here. As a former DC suburban area resident, I can relate to it.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 3, 2016 at 1:40 PM

So beautiful and peaceful Mark. This is the reason we spend so much time in nature; the photography equipment is just so we don't look goofy standing out there in awe. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 3, 2016 at 6:05 PM

Mark,

The original size version wasn't grabbing me too much... but the large view really sings and pops! The azalea is key and is showcased beautifully in the larger view. As are the spring greens throughout. Nicely composed with the stream running through bringing depth to the scene.

I might be inclined to shave a little off the bottom - say right above your signature, then part way to the bigger rock? The placement of the azalea on the far left, the stream and forest greens I think lend well to a slightly narrower crop. But that's just one man's opinion.

Lon

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on May 4, 2016 at 4:00 AM

I agree with Harley. This one screams spring! Great work here, Mark. Very balanced image

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