Spring is Nigh

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 15, 20189,010 views8 comments

I had visited our local bakery for an apple turnover and a cup o' Joe. It was very cloudy and cold (for me, anyway) so I started homeward. I noticed some nice breaks in the cloud cover and some spots of sunshine hitting this oak forest. I decided to stop and see what I could do. I managed to make this image and one more before the clouds socked in again.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 16-85 @ 26mm
f-16 @ 1/25, ISO 250
TK's masks and Warming Filter Layer

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated. cool

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 15, 2018 at 10:27 PM

That tree has some nice character lines and the dappled light in the foreground and the patchy blue skies compliment the scene nicely. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Ed McGuirk on March 16, 2018 at 7:32 AM

Preston, you caught the timing of those clouds really well. The clouds are very dramatic and add a lot to this image. I love the processing of this image, you did a great job of capturing the dynamic light in this scene. The light splashing across the green grass really makes this image pop. My only nit is that I wish there was a little more space to the left of the tree, but not being there I don't know if something distracting is just to the left of the tree.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 16, 2018 at 11:45 AM

Preston, The larger version looks great! It is such an inviting scene for me and it just makes me want to be there so I can wander around and enjoy the area. I like the light alot and what a great sky for this shot. A naturally beautiful look and feel to this.
I like apple turnovers too and especially with a good cup of coffee. cool

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 16, 2018 at 1:43 PM

This scene has a wonderful relaxing feel to it, Preston. The processing looks spot on and the large version displays some lovely details and textures and the lighting is perfect for this scene. I also love the character of these oaks, I never acquired a taste for coffee, but that apple turnover sure sounds good. cool

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Comment posted by Genny K. on March 17, 2018 at 2:56 AM

That definitely looks like spring!! (That's not what it looks like around my home, though. sad

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For me, it is just so nice to see that splash of green grass and the blue sky..........yeah, someday the snow will melt. I like your comp.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 17, 2018 at 10:08 AM

A turnover? Running low on cookies?? sad

Nice oak image. I am with Ed about the left side feeling a little tight, but certainly not an image killer. I might burn the white rocks? lower left edge and between the trees. Nice capture.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 17, 2018 at 5:06 PM

Here in MD, spring was happening 3 weeks ago. Since then we've had a continuous series of cold, windy, and sometimes snowy days. Will you please send some spring this direction? Preston, this is a fine look at this shapely oak with the grasses below greening up well. It looks very attractive. I could see cropping about half of the sky (to 8 x 11) to emphasize the tree a bit more, but you may be going for more sky to give more weight to the weather...artists's choice on a nicely inviting view.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on March 18, 2018 at 6:25 PM

Nice, Preston, I like it with a little less sky though enlightened

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