Peaceful Oak

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 28, 2017291 views14 comments

This sinkhole not far from home fills during the winter rains. I spied this on a drive-by a few ago and decided to wait for nice light: I got it yesterday morning. I liked the old oak among the bushes along with the gentle reflection.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140mm @ 70mm
ISO 100, 1/10 @ f-16
TK's masks
Cropped for the original RAW.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Thank you for your comments on my previous images, and for your thoughts on this one. cool

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Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 28, 2017 at 6:39 PM

Very tranquil scene. I like it! No suggestions here.

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Comment posted by Floyd Hopper on March 28, 2017 at 7:48 PM

Very nice and surreal.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 28, 2017 at 9:13 PM

Wonderfully tranquil scene. Among other things I like the what the trunk and it's reflection create a convergent focal point for the scene.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on March 28, 2017 at 10:42 PM

Looks like a great place to spend a quiet morning. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 29, 2017 at 6:37 AM

Peace and serenity - fine capture.
Loving your and Lon's oak images!
Sandy

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM

Your title conveys the essence of the scene, Preston. Calm and peaceful. I like it.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on March 29, 2017 at 11:43 AM

Excellent image, Preston. The oak is nicely positioned creating a very pleasing comp. I could see bumping up the green vibrance a touch to bring out that fresh spring green look.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 29, 2017 at 1:01 PM

Love this Preston! To me, the balance between the reflection the real tree is perfect. The dappled light and shadow play is wonderful too. Processing, color, all is great here. I like Tony's comment about the converged focal point!

Wonderful image, beautifully seen and executed. One of my favorites of your recent images!

Lon

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on March 29, 2017 at 2:03 PM

Ah, a beauty, love the stillness and gorgeous reflection. The greens (electric) in your other images were a little too much for my tastes, although I know how "electric" the greens can look in the spring; this image is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 29, 2017 at 4:11 PM

I like the feeling of this image very much. I agree with all of the comments already made.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on March 29, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Another really solid image. If you keep this up Lon will start looking into the rear view mirror more often. The light conditions are pretty harsh but the sense of the place is clearly brought across. On a sunny hot day in that part of the world water and shade are so inviting. I've spent entire summer afternoons pleasantly in the shade in such a spot. Often fishing for largemouth bass. Well done, sir.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on March 29, 2017 at 10:05 PM

Superb Central California scene. Could be a lazy river. Back in the 70's, I was a professional river guide and worked the "Stan". (Stanislas). This could easily be a quiet stretch there. Very nice color and form here.

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 29, 2017 at 10:42 PM

Sometimes the Title is an integral part of the image; well done here Preston. This is a simple photo in many ways, but the "Peaceful Oak" says it all.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 30, 2017 at 3:58 AM

Preston, there is a wonderful serenity to this scene for me. A nicely balanced composition to my eye, consistent with the atmosphere, and I also appreciate you careful treatment of colors a lot. Maybe opening up the shadows in the trunk might be an option. I really enjoy the feel to this image.

Peter

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