Light Bearer

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 20, 2016143 views13 comments

Another image from my Redwoods trip. The search for foggy forests at sunset proved to be a bust, but as we hiked up the slopes in a mosquito laden environment, I chanced upon this tree that was being lit by the setting sun. Almost a beacon in a dark forest. The opportunity was too good to pass up, and I quickly made three exposures of the scene. Back at home, I settled on this one which showed the beautiful tree in contrast to it's dark surroundings.

Appreciate any thoughts you may have on this.

Sairam :)

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on June 20, 2016 at 11:34 AM

Beautiful scene. The sunlit tree really does glow in the dark.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 20, 2016 at 11:52 AM

Nice catch, Sairam. I can see why this glowing trunk inspired you. Love the ferns and wonderful greens. Another very nice image from you.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on June 20, 2016 at 5:28 PM

Thanks guys. I guess it was worth being eaten alive by mosquitoes ;)

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 20, 2016 at 9:11 PM

This is a beautiful woodland scene even without the nice light on the tree trunk, Sairam. The tree trunk provides a focal point of additional interest, but I especially like the lush foreground ferns.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on June 20, 2016 at 9:54 PM

Gorgeous image. The foreground ferns and warm side lighting on the center tree provide some strong visual elements. Well done!

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 21, 2016 at 12:54 AM

Wow! Really nice Sairam. You nailed the light on this single tree and I really like your placement in the center of the forest to bring total attention to this one tree in the composition. The rest of the forest is also beautiful and mysterious. Almost has a magical feel to it.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 21, 2016 at 10:22 AM

Your quick action paid off. Looks so lush in there. I guess there are foggy forests even in the afternoon there? Though it would be more of a morning thing. The ferns create a nice base. Really sweet.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 21, 2016 at 10:30 AM

The lighting here really does a fine job of letting that one tree stand out, Sairam, it creates a nicely mysterious view. In the larger version, I can see why you centered the lit tree, but I am thinking that a crop from the left to move it off center would be good.

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 21, 2016 at 11:52 AM

Excellent! These forest scenes are hard too pull off, and I'm enjoying that you caught such a perfect understory to go with that wonderful tree scene.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 21, 2016 at 12:14 PM

That bit of warm light on the tree makes this image stand out. I just don't know if I like it dead-center

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on June 22, 2016 at 11:38 AM

Exquisite lighting... I am also of the opinion that decentering the tree would work better for me.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on June 22, 2016 at 12:52 PM

Thanks all! Appreciate the feedback. Harry, in this forest, as long as the marine layer shows up, there's a good chance of fog morning or evening :)

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on June 22, 2016 at 3:06 PM

I ove the balance between darkness and light in this excellent capture Sairam! The darkness of the forest works so very well in complimenting the sliver of light on the lone Redwood. Such a lush, dark and moody image, love it!

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