Geologic Pinstripe

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 3, 201711,769 views14 comments

Too cliche? While the ribbon of granite makes for an interesting and somewhat unique element of geology, I'm not sure it's the primary message of this image (actually not sure myself.) I must disclose though that the leaf was NOT placed there (at least by me, Harley, or Kyle - and they can vouch for that!) But we all thought to ourselves someone must have placed it there before us... After all, this is on a popular trail near below a footbridge over Bridal Veil creek; of course there are big leaf maples everywhere, lots of fallen leaves, so it's entirely possible it was natural. No matter, I decided to photograph it.

I'm curious to your general reactions and impressions.

f/16, 1.3s at iso 200

Thanks!

Lon

ps. I hope our resident Geologic experts can expand on the igneous rock and origins of a layer like this. Preston?

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Snead on December 3, 2017 at 3:26 PM

Lon

This is a real jem whether someone placed the leaf there or not. I have to admit that was one of my first thoughts as it is so perfect, but maybe photographers aren’t the best ones to commit on that aspect as we may be more prone to thinking that way.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 3, 2017 at 3:59 PM

The leaf "makes" the image for me, however it got there. No complaints!

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Comment posted by Paula LeVay on December 3, 2017 at 4:32 PM

Lon, I think both the yellow leaf and the ribbon of granite are equally important, both adding another level of interest to the image. Imagine either one not being there and the impact of the photo is lessened. I also like the direction of the silky water as it cascades around the rock with the secondary rock in the lower right redirecting the water back to the left. It's an intimate scene with a big impact. Really nice!

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on December 3, 2017 at 5:15 PM

Love the rocks and flow of water in this one Lon. Shutter speed looks perfect. I think the leaf would have been more effective if it didn't intersect the pinstripe - maybe a little more to the left and up a bit. Very nice image.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 3, 2017 at 5:18 PM

This turned out great. Yeah, a little cliche, but it works. Processing looks good. While you and Kyle were shooting this, I was standing there with my thumb, oh never mind. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on December 3, 2017 at 5:32 PM

Technically it looks great, not one of my compositional favorites of yours. For some reason, if this was part of a larger cascade or river scene I think I might be more into it. If the leaf was placed, at least they could have placed it a little more left so I could see the whole intrusion, if that is what you call it. sad

The leaf /boulder seems a little too in my face in this case. Regarding your print question, I think I replied but if you didn't receive let me know.

Lon - just saw your "print request" in the forum vs my email, which was a bunch of characters in some cases, so I didn't see the Smiley Face and get a full understanding of your comment! I get it now!!! I'll send you a 6 inch print!

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on December 3, 2017 at 6:22 PM

This is sweet. I like the flow of the water around the rocks. The intrusion works very well. The intrusion is known as aplite and are quite common in granites (in this case, diorite). The leaf looks great. Did Maggie get her feet wet placing it there? sad

I am wondering if there is any way to pull a little detail out of the dark area on the bottom left side of the rock? Also, you might consider cloning those three fir needles near the leaf. Third, the stem on the maple leaf directly right across from the rock catches my eye.

Those are minor nits--this is a real nice image.
--P

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM

Lon: Definitely too cliche for me so to spare you any further pain just send me the RAW file and put it out of your misery enlightened

. Regardless of how the leaf got there this is a great find and a superb capture in my book. I like the comp and your choice of SS. 2 thumbs up. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on December 3, 2017 at 7:13 PM

Very pretty Lon. Love the vein in the rock too.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on December 4, 2017 at 3:46 PM

Nice composition of mostly warm tones. I particularly like the upper right quadrant of the image where the combination of warmth, soft blur and detail work very nicely. I'll go against the grain a bit and say that the intrusion does little for me. I'm not sure why but I think it's due to the fact that it's a wide straight line. If it was veined it likely would work better for me.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 4, 2017 at 7:24 PM

I like how the silky water hugs the main rock Lon kinda emphasizing it, the leaf, and stripe.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 5, 2017 at 11:40 AM

Lon, This is very nicely done! Great looking composition, super interesting rock and I like the leaf however it got there. The soft water texture and motion works great against the sharp detail of the rock. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 5, 2017 at 4:46 PM

That oak leave makes a great focal point here, Lon. It's solidness and the solidness of the rock that it's resting on are contrasted very well by the softness of the surrounding water. The bit of clarity and warmth of the leaves in the urc are a special addition.

That layer of lighter color is from a magma intrusion through a crack in the older (dark) rock.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on December 6, 2017 at 1:04 AM

I like this one, Lon. I think Guy Tal refers to the leaf as found light, if in fact, it was place. I like that term. The inclusion of the intrusion is an added bonus. Very nice.

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