Inundated

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 3, 20177,021 views11 comments

This is the same catchment basin where I've been photographing ice. Now I'm consumed with these partially submerged cottonwoods. They haven't seen water like this in over 7 years.

iso 100, 70-200mm w/ 1.4 tc @ 215 mm, f/16, 1/50s

Better large.

Your comments and critiques are greatly appreciated.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on March 3, 2017 at 6:28 PM

I like the reflection, Gary, and the well balanced comp. BW processing looks. Nothing like photographic unique conditions when presented. Well done.

Do you think all this water will translate to good flowers in your state come May? I am thinking about heading out there because of all the rain.

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

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 3, 2017 at 6:52 PM

An interesting shot in this high water, Gary. I like your comp and the natural V taking you into the scene. Nice reflections and as usual great looking b&w processing. The larger version really takes one through the scene.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 3, 2017 at 7:34 PM

Really nice scene, Gary. I like how you ignored the "rule of thirds" with the two trees centered in the distance. Looks to be a great place to take a canoe.

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

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 4, 2017 at 9:00 AM

I like this a lot Gary. The abstract qualities and B&W work well together. For some reason it reminds me of an old time alien SciFi movie for some reason.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 4, 2017 at 11:10 AM

Wow, viewing it large made all the difference! I was yawning a bit looking at the small, but it really jumps out viewed large! Love it! The tones are great and the detail in the trees really pops. Beautiful.

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 4, 2017 at 11:50 AM

Have you moved to California? Your high contrast b&w really looks great in the larger view, Gary. I like your comp. with the nice stretch of water (and reflections) leading back to the trees in the center.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 4, 2017 at 11:34 PM

Your always-excellent B&W technique translated well to a new medium for you - water. :-)
Tones, contrast, detail and composition make a wonderful sight from a scene where many would see only chaos.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on March 5, 2017 at 11:25 AM

Gary, the large version shows the nice detail and processing. You might experiment with cropping some off the busy top to put more emphasis on the reflection.

Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 5, 2017 at 4:20 PM

The large version is the star! It really pops. This is a very well crafted image, Gary! Your recent B&W work is top shelf stuff!
--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 6, 2017 at 10:58 AM

Gary,

All I can say here is to add to the great comments and compliments. This is fabulous! The b&w processing is of course masterful, but I'm really loving the composition. The way this is framed with even the trunk reflections left and right framing the lower edges, allowing the middle to open up, inviting the viewer's eye inward to explore....

Beautifully seen.

I'm only disappointed that I don't see any alien figures here, but I'm certain there's a Praying Mantis in those fine branches somewhere. enlightened

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on March 6, 2017 at 1:49 PM

I'm really enjoying the symmetry of the composition; just enough different to intrigue.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments