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Eielson Redux
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Eielson Redux

by Bill Fach

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 21, 2018827 views10 comments
Sony A77II
Sony 70-400G @ 100mm, CPL
ISO 200, 1/80 @ f8
Eielson Area, Denali NP
Of all of the images I made at the Eielson  Visitor Center this one feels like the most representative and ranks #1 of many from that area. Please view LARGE even though compression is taking a toll. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 21, 2018 at 5:16 PM
Outstanding Bill.  I can see why this is a favorite.  I don't know what the yellow/green plants are, but they're beautifully scattered throughout the landscape.  I also really think the inclusion of the multi-colored mountain slope up top really tops this intimate landscape off. (In fact, I'll say it here that I think that triangle shaped, multi-colored mountain that was part of "Transition 2" is wonderful and I wouldn't mind seeing an image that makes that the dominant feature... but that's separate and apart from this image, of course.)

I've got no nits or suggestions.  Excellent job isolating the colors and shapes from the much broader landscape you experienced from Eilsen.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on January 21, 2018 at 6:32 PM
I think this is a magnificent image. I agree with Lon's comments, but for some reason that bright triangle in the top of the upper left draws my attention a bit. It's one of those things that once I have seen it, I keep seeing it. About as small a nit as exists.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 21, 2018 at 7:29 PM
Bill, this is excellent. The varied color and textures are wonderful. Your might consider backing off the cyan a bit, and also cloning that triangle that Jim mentioned. Very nicely done, sir!
--P
Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on January 21, 2018 at 10:26 PM
This is superb, Bill. Beautiful palette of rich colors and textures and wonderful contours in the land. The yellow is bold but I think it works well. Personally I wouldn't change a thing.   
Registered on December 10, 2015, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on January 22, 2018 at 7:58 AM
Glorious image, Bill. The light really brought out the landscape's features and colors. devil
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 22, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful, Bill. Great colors, lines and depth. No suggestions, it should make a great print. 
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Moreau on January 23, 2018 at 9:49 AM
Bill, this is fantastic! I can see why it's your favorite from this area, and the others were very strong as well. There is a beautiful arrangement of shapes, colors and textures that keep me looking at this. I agree about removing/reducing that bright triangle upper right would be helpful, but this is excellent as is.
Registered on April 21, 2015, 64 Posts, 584 Comments
Comment posted by Mattia Oliviero on January 23, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Excellent composition, Bill. The colors are just amazing and the contrast between rocks and vegetation really works well especially in the large version.
Registered on August 24, 2016, 43 Posts, 254 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 24, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Bill, This is really, really nice! On my monitor the larger detail version looks absolutely fantastic. Great comp, beautiful colors and just very interesting to view. I don't see any need for changes here at all. devil Nick
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on January 31, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Oh my; this is just wonderful Bill! This is a beautiful combination of lines and colors, and the contrast between the hills and the foreground is delightful. (Not to denigrate in any way, but for some reason a cheddar cheese and pepperoni pizza jumped in to my mind when I first looked enlightened)
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments