Jessup Path Ferns + repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 17, 2017140 views8 comments

Nikon D800
Nikon 17-35 @ 40
f 20 @ 1/20 sec.
ISO 800
CPL
tripod & cable release
Acadia NP, ME

This is from our trip to Acadia this past June. The last couple of years Mike and I always spend some time in the Sieur de Monts area because it has some wonderful intimate landscapes and is less heavily traveled than some other areas in Acadia. The Jessup Path starts out as a boardwalk as it crosses the marshy area then turns to a path further down the trail. We plan on spending some time there next month to hopefully catch some colorful ferns along with the multitude of birch trees as they turn for autumn.

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 17, 2017 at 3:52 PM

Lovely composition, Ed. I am wondering what a slight boost in contrast would look like, while maintaining the gentle light. I love the detail and the cool greens.
--P

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on September 17, 2017 at 7:19 PM

Nice find, Ed. The lighting is nice and subdued and I like how the ferns radiate out from the two golden stalks. Also sharp from front to back. devil

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 18, 2017 at 10:56 AM

Nice radiating spiral from the leaves on the ground and the shoot on the right. The image has a nice soothing mood and works well.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 18, 2017 at 12:06 PM

Ed,

Great job capturing all the details in a single frame - and that you've filled the frame. The vertical components add a nice contrast in color, but I think this would have been just as nice with just a frame full of ferns. At first I was think the original post was a tad bright, but I think the larger view really shines; it's light and airy and I really like the large view as presented. No nits!

Wanted to ask what you think about details of your lens at f/20? I know in general detail/resolution fall off at the extreme ends of the aperture, but curious if you've done any comparisons at all.

Lovely image.

Lon

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on September 19, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Thanks for your thoughts everyone; always appreciated. Here is a repost with a slight boost in contrast as Preston suggested.

Lon: I have not done any in depth comparison of resolution fall off at the extreme ends, but I usually stay with F 16 or 18 for sharpness. The 35-70 that I use is an older metal body that I am extremely happy with as looks sharp in any prints that I make with it. I am comfortable shooting at f 20 with it. One of these days I will have to learn how to focus stack as I know it can produce some amazing results. I have some files that I have taken with the intent of focus stacking, but just never gotten around to it.

Ed

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM

Ed,

Repost looks great! Thanks for taking the time. Adjustments are subtle, but visibly make a difference.

Thanks for the reply on the aperture settings too. Yeah, the glass on some of the older lenses were pretty darn sharp. And really the bottom line is whether or not your or the photographer is happy with the results.

As far as focus stacking.... if Preston can learn how to do it, you can too! angel

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on September 20, 2017 at 10:13 AM

Beautiful composition with the many intersecting curves. I am also enjoying the splash of color.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 20, 2017 at 7:07 PM

The repost looks real nice Ed. The effect is subtle, but noticeable.

As far as focus stacking.... if Preston can learn how to do it, you can too!

Very funny, Mr. Lon. cool

--P

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