Among the Dead

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 17, 20054,425 views29 comments

During a wonderfully illuminated visit to Zion NP, I made this image in the high country. This specimen was better footed in the rock than I was, standing on that grade. Nearly fell over a few times, but I think it was worth the effort.

Ebony SV45U
Nikon 125mm Macro Nikor Lens
Velvia 100f

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on November 17, 2005 at 4:15 AM

I liked the compsition but not sure about the colors. Have never been there so dont have any idea either.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 17, 2005 at 4:52 AM

Looks good to me and a terrific shapely grey tree against the red walls of Zion. Great shot, good eye.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Moats on November 17, 2005 at 6:49 AM

Hey Jeff, the image and colors look awesome!!!

Registered on October 20, 2004, 892 Posts, 6324 Comments

Comment posted by Pete D on November 17, 2005 at 7:05 AM

What a great subject! It is just a wonderful collection of shapes and textures. I like that the framing nips off the branches. It keeps me focused on the nice flourish of the tree trunk.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on November 17, 2005 at 7:24 AM

Well worth it. I love it!

Lori

Registered on November 15, 2003, 90 Posts, 2033 Comments

Comment posted by David Weber on November 17, 2005 at 9:10 AM

Your effort paid off; this is a fantastic photo! The textures and colors are great as is the overall composition of the scene.

Registered on February 7, 2005, 296 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on November 17, 2005 at 9:15 AM

Jeffrey this is an amazing image. I love the stark contrast and the details.

Dave Kelly

Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Langdon on November 17, 2005 at 10:30 AM

Good strong graphic design. I like the shape of the branches and how the color contrasts with the red rock.

Registered on October 28, 2005, 11 Posts, 65 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 17, 2005 at 10:36 AM

Definatey worth the effort. Very nice.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 17, 2005 at 10:41 AM

Very nice. As you know, I am a sucker for shots of trees (alive or dead) against rock walls. This one works quite well.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on November 17, 2005 at 11:12 AM

The lines and textures are terrific. Well seen.

I see you used a macro lens and it is something I've considered doing for close-up work. How does this lens compare to non-macro lenses for this type of work. I had read that there really was no discernable difference between the two until you got down to 1:1 reproduction ratios....???

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Thomas Creel on November 17, 2005 at 11:43 AM

Excellent all around. Very cool!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 104 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Walker on November 17, 2005 at 11:50 AM

Truly a super image! Beautifully composed, and that light is perfect for this. Way to go!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 63 Posts, 782 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Hudon on November 17, 2005 at 12:02 PM

I'm on my soon-to-be-in-the-trash-can work monitor so the colors look fairly dark (I'm sure they're not) I'm all over it, Jeff!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 315 Posts, 2246 Comments

Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on November 17, 2005 at 12:34 PM

Excellent composition and image! My only nit is that the contrast is a bit heavy and the color saturation a tad strong.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 90 Posts, 2482 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 17, 2005 at 12:39 PM

Jeffrey,

Man, this is nice! Well seen and photographed.

Good Job!

-PB

ps: How about joining up with the CANP group? We'd love to have you participate! And while I'm thinking about it: How about you other California folks dropping by, too!

-P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Dane Glueck on November 17, 2005 at 2:16 PM

Wonderfully intense image. I think it all works well together. I agree that it looks just a bit oversaturated / high contrast.

Registered on November 10, 2003, 193 Posts, 1748 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on November 17, 2005 at 2:35 PM

Oh, I love this! It's amazing what a variety of captivating subjects exist in this landscape.

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on November 17, 2005 at 5:01 PM

Hi Jeffrey,
a truly fascinating photo!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 18, 2005 at 3:42 AM

Jeffery,

Stunnnning!

I love that weathered wood look of the tree.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 18, 2005 at 9:23 PM

Fantastic image! Very well seen and composed. Beautiful tones.

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Comment posted by r on November 21, 2005 at 3:57 PM

Very very very nice!!!
Great shot!!!

Registered on November 16, 2003, 0 Posts, 5 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Dunn on November 21, 2005 at 7:29 PM

Jeffrey, this is striking! Wow. The color, textures and lines are remarkable all around.

Registered on February 22, 2004, 35 Posts, 1311 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on November 22, 2005 at 10:41 AM

Jeffrey,
Awesome!! I love the gnarled branches agains the red rock and its textures. Congrats on the EP!!! Well deserved. Amazing!!

Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on November 22, 2005 at 8:26 PM

Beautiful and elegant composition. Congratulations.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

Fantastic work, simply stunning image!

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Comment posted by Pete D on January 1, 2011 at 10:58 PM

I see this is a large format image, so I reckon you have room to reframe this. I think you can crop in from all sides and retain the feel of the place while improving the graphics of what you show.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Manjot Singh on July 14, 2012 at 6:47 AM

Great! Back ground and never imagine it took from Macro. Velvia is best choice for vivid color. Nice work done on contrast and exposure.

Registered on May 10, 2012, 25 Posts, 66 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on July 31, 2015 at 10:47 AM

Beautifully seen and photographed.

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