Black Oak Cathedral

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 20, 2016309 views12 comments

Thanks again for your comments on my previous image. And I gotta say, ALL the images we've seen in the Landscape Gallery sitting on the front page right now - are amazing. It's so inspiring viewing all this great work.

Well, just like the rock wall, this isn't the first time I've posted an image of these trees. Perhaps the most photographed gathering of black oak in the Valley. This little grove sits at the far west end of El Capitan meadow. And just like the rock wall, I always have to stop here. The "Black Oak Autumn" image I posted about a month ago is part of this grove, but out of frame on the left.
Always love this and can't help but try and capture it.

Your comments and critiques always welcome.

Lon

Nikon D800E
Tamron 24-135mm
single frame, TK's processing stuff

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 21, 2016 at 10:28 AM

Wow, I am surprised that no one has commented on this. I can see why you always make a stop here during your visits, Lon. These oaks are very stately and colorful with their autumn leaves in their prime and the large version does a masterful job of showing them off. Everything is arranged beautifully in the scene from the FG grasses to the stand of oaks, all with the back drop of the valley walls. Gorgeous work.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on December 21, 2016 at 10:34 AM

The trees are gorgeous, color and light are nice. I might try and bring out the blue/green bg colors for even more contrast with the gold trees.

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on December 21, 2016 at 1:36 PM

Gorgeous, Lon, love this location. Although, what's not to like in Yosemite.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 21, 2016 at 5:42 PM

Real nice El Cap meadow scene. The colors at the top look a bit on the intense side on my screen? Maybe it could use a slight CW rotation? What really makes this image is the little green trees in the back. Those really pulls me in and through the scene.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on December 21, 2016 at 6:52 PM

I can see why you are drawn back to this location year after year. This is an inviting landscape that becomes one to linger. The color is beautiful and the lines from the tree branches keep my eyes moving through the scene.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on December 21, 2016 at 8:20 PM

Lon,
This is outstanding! I love the warm glow of this image. The luminosity (back lighting?) of the foliage offset against the dark trunks is just gorgeous. I think Dan maybe on to something with his suggestion to coax up the blue/green tones in the BG.That may create additional depth. In any case, this is a very fine image.

Registered on December 10, 2015, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 21, 2016 at 9:17 PM

Beautiful image, Lon. Everything looks great to me.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on December 21, 2016 at 10:08 PM

I like the title. They do look like the rib vault arches of a cathedral. Could nature have been the inspiration for this form of architecture?

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Genny K. on December 22, 2016 at 1:00 AM

This is really pretty. I like how you feel like you are walking in under these trees. They feel REALLY big. Comp and colors and really nice. There is a warm, comforting feel to this, and the processing is spot on. Nice one!

Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on December 22, 2016 at 2:32 AM

Very, Very nice.

Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 22, 2016 at 5:09 PM

Easy to see that this is a favorite spot. Well executed, Lon.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 24, 2016 at 2:49 PM

Lon, The large version of this is a real treat to view. Beautiful work! I would be stopping there often as well. Merry Christmas!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments