The Quiet Woods

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 30, 2016241 views12 comments

This is a picture I made yesterday morning (Saturday) while out for a hike not far from home. It was a wonderful late fall day in the early morning. We had heavy fog to start out and as the sun started to burn through the woods it was wonderfully peaceful and quiet. This birch grove is the same as the one I shot last winter during a heavy snow storm and had posted here on NPN. Still in my gallery here I think. I worked at coming up with a different view of these birches and did like this one. I mostly wanted to try and capture the natural beauty along with the quiet and peaceful feel of this morning. Larger version included.
Canon 5D3, 24mm, ISO 400, F/11 at 1/160.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on October 30, 2016 at 1:22 PM

This one in the large version does have an emotional appeal. Your love for the woods is very evident with this image. I particularly like cinnamon browns with white birches in the right section of the image. This image also looks good in b&w but those brown colors really do add a lot so color is better. It's a personal image. I like it.

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Comment posted by Ana on October 30, 2016 at 2:17 PM

I think you achieved your aim; a really sweet portrait of this stand of trees. I like the quality of the faint blue sky and reddish branches that always say "winter" to me, and although the composition looks very casual, you have a really nice placement and separation in all the individual trunks that show them off well.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM

Hi Nick

I think you wonderfully captured the peaceful and natural beauty of this scene. this image reminds me of the beauty of land i live in. which is so similar to where you live.. the large version is breathtaking

Albert Darmo
Quebec Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 30, 2016 at 11:19 PM

Wow. This is superb Nick. IMHO, this type of image is the most difficult to effectively compose and capture, and for that reason they're among my favorites. This image excites me in an emotional way, it grabs my attention and truly EXCITES me. It makes me want to be there, it makes my heart beat faster, and it inspires me. Excellent eye to see this, compose and process it in such an effective manner. This is what photography is all about. Job well done.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 31, 2016 at 10:15 AM

The light drew me to this image. You accomplished your purpose with me as I looked at the image I could feel that quiet, peace of a cool early fall morning.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 31, 2016 at 5:59 PM

Love the soft light on these trees, Nick, bringing out the nice detail in the bark. The whites and blacks of the trees contrasts nicely with the warm tones of the underbrush. I think you were very successful in capturing the "quiet and peaceful feel of this morning". Nice.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 31, 2016 at 6:57 PM

I like the combination of warm and cool colors in this birch grove, Nick. Well captured in the nice light.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 1, 2016 at 10:34 AM

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts on this one. I'm especially happy that you enjoyed it because it is one of my favorites of this past year. Having a large metal print done and should have it in a couple more days. I'm also doing one myself on canvas so I can see which way I like best for this scene. Thanks much, Nick

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 1, 2016 at 12:50 PM

Nick, this is one of my top favorites from your portfolio. While the pattern of the trunks makes for a nicely dynamic balance in the composition to me, I enjoy the transition of colors from bottom to top. The delicate details of the undergrowth add further interest to my eye. Congrats on this one!

Peter

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 1, 2016 at 6:40 PM

This image is very understated, but gorgeous, Nick. The subdued lighting is perfect for bringing out all of the lovely details in this woodland scene. I really love the changing of the seasons in this image and the quite solitude it showcases. Beautiful work.

Ed

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on November 1, 2016 at 6:46 PM

You can almost smell the damp wood and rotting leaves. And feel the cold air on your cheeks.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 2, 2016 at 2:38 PM

Peter, Ed and Igor, Thanks guys! Nick

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