Here's another perspective of Haw Creek Falls, with a little intervention from the leaf fairy. (This one's for you, Bill) The fog had all but burned off for the morning, and I was working to find a few more perspectives before the light got too bad. After this I was pretty much done shooting for the day, except for a few incidentals along the way.
BTW, Check Cloudland for an opportunity to go see Tim E's new slide presentation. I saw it at Little Rock tonight, and as you would expect, it was worth the trip.
Did I see you last night at the slide show? I got a little concerned when the room filled up and they started the meeting 15 minutes early with folks still coming in, and the place ended up being so full that I did not even see everyone there (a few folks poked their head in the door and left since there was no room!). I hope to get the projector profile issue resolved before the Tulsa/Hot Springs/Springdale programs this week. (did you see the terrible out-of-gamut color patches in the sunsets - I was horrified!).
Back to your photo above - all leaves are placed by someone, and it is possible for them to fall into any pattern. Ansel Adams placed leaves.
I do realize that some folks could only venture out on certain days but I found a great deal of incredible light this fall - my biggest issue was that there was simply too much color and I had trouble stopping and taking photos since there was so many to take!
Posted by Tim Ferrell on November 8, 2006 at 9:53 AM
That's a great shot Dominic! I was at the show as well, talk about a full house. I am amazed at how well the photos project. I saw the problem with the sunsets and I think a yellow flower as well. I am curious as to what kind of color gamut the projector uses?
Posted by Bill Dark on November 8, 2006 at 9:54 AM
Very nice work Dominic! And, I really like that leaf the leaf fairy left for you. I'm looking at this on my crappy monitor at work, but can still tell there is a lot of dtail to see in the rocks, and your shutter speed was perfect.
I think this has been one of the most incredible years for color I've seen in the Ozarks. And while there have a been a lot of bright sunny days, that actually has worked to our advantage - when looking for nice reflection comps. I've just had to limit my shooting to early morning and late afternoon, but have been fortunate enough to get out all day on a couple of occasions when it was overcast.
I'm going to be shooting the PorschePalooza car show in Eureka Springs Nov 11, so won't be able to see the slide show in S'dale (hope I haven't been banned from your shows Tim, after sticking my big fat foot in my mouth). But I hope to see the finale on 12/10, even if I have to come disguised
Posted by TIMERNST on November 8, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Tim:
I think the sunset issue was a projector-profile issue - either the wrong one was selected or the profile got corrupted somehow (worked just fine at the cabin with this projector yesterday morning). I have a special device that will create a profile for the projector just like for a monitor or paper (and extra $1500), and I'm sure there is something wrong in that area. I will have to run a new profile. Most projectors and other display devices and printers all use the sRGB color space, the smalles color space there is. Just imagine if we could use an aRGB projector! (this is coming) I convert all of my images to sRGB for the slide program.
Bill:
I must have missed something - which foot did you stick in your mouth?
Posted by Tom Kennon on November 8, 2006 at 10:39 AM
Hey Dominic, I really like your shot, the DOF is great, what settings did you use?
Tom Kennon
Posted by TIMERNST on November 8, 2006 at 10:58 AM
Hey Tom - since you have surfaced here I will make note - someone last night told me that you are indeed THE Tom Kennon, the famous whitewater book author - it has been a pleasure knowing such a talented writer, and a great photographer to boot! Now if I could just get you to sell my lens back to me...
Posted by Tim Buchanan on November 8, 2006 at 11:18 AM
Nice shot, Dominic. I've never had success placing/rearranging more than one or two leaves - I just can't get them to look natural.
Tim E: I look forward to seeing your slideshow when you travel up this way (my seats are reserved)!
I was there, but I thought we'd talk more some time when you aren't swarmed by a crowd of people. I was there pretty early, halfway back on the center isle in a green Taos, NM t-shirt. One of the two guys with long hair and a beard. I probably look different every time you see me. I am somewhat of a seasonal chameleon. The colder the weather the longer my hair and beard get. I really don't worry much about leaf placement, though. I think it is part of the art of landscape photography.
Your show is great.
Nikon D200
12-24mm
approx f/14 @ 4 sec
I can check the metadata if you need a more accurate setting.
Tim, I think I saw one of my images in your show last night. Here it is.
Wow, that is kind of spooky - almost an exact dupe. You must have been there right after me (mine was at 7:39:15). I ran down to Richland right after that - lots of great light that morning for sure...
Tim, Mine shot was actually Halloween morning, probably right after 7AM. And, yes I did cringe with you a little on some of the sunrises at the slide show. I know how you feel when you put an image up on screen in front of a crowd and it doesn't look like it should. Never-the-less, great presentation.
Posted by Tom Kennon on November 8, 2006 at 9:58 PM
Tim, the lens is stuck on my camera and will not come off. Now that you are aware of my secret other life, I need to get you in one of my canoes and run the Upper Buffalo (a.k.a the Hailstone), from FR 1463 to Boxley. Pretty exciting run when the water is right and you get a different prespective of the landscape, plus you float right by your house!. By the way, next time I see you, I will have to tell you the story about trying to get my publisher to use decent pictures in the book. I cringe everytime I look at them! Here is a cool link that you may not be aware of for water levels. It is designed for paddling but works well for determining when there is enough water for good photos. The minimum is very ample for good photos. A good example are the shots you took during the peak colors around Oct 21, Richland was at about 2.5 on the gauge, actually considered low for paddling, but great for photos. Maybe I need to do a chart that corresponds to this site so everyone here can anticipate what the water conditions for photography will be like? Here is the link:
What lens is it. It's not a 70-180mm Macro is it? I need one of those, and I think Tim has a few of 'em.
Posted by Tom Kennon on November 8, 2006 at 11:30 PM
It is a Canon 24-70L 2.8, great lens by the way.
Tom Kennon
Posted by TIMERNST on November 8, 2006 at 11:41 PM
That lens I sold to Tom is the most amazing zoom lenses I have ever touched. This is a good lens design to begin with, but this one particular lens beat out a slew of prime lenses, including very expensive zeiss and leica glass. And it even bested two Canon macro lenses in macro mode! It is one very special lens for sure. I should have never sold it, but it is a comfort to know it is in the hands of a talented photog and not being wasted...
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 11, 2006 at 10:20 AM
Well I think both shots are wonderful Dominic. I really respect the patience it took to place all those leaves on the second post! Nice job on these!
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15 repliesBTW, Check Cloudland for an opportunity to go see Tim E's new slide presentation. I saw it at Little Rock tonight, and as you would expect, it was worth the trip.
Did I see you last night at the slide show? I got a little concerned when the room filled up and they started the meeting 15 minutes early with folks still coming in, and the place ended up being so full that I did not even see everyone there (a few folks poked their head in the door and left since there was no room!). I hope to get the projector profile issue resolved before the Tulsa/Hot Springs/Springdale programs this week. (did you see the terrible out-of-gamut color patches in the sunsets - I was horrified!).
Back to your photo above - all leaves are placed by someone, and it is possible for them to fall into any pattern. Ansel Adams placed leaves.
I do realize that some folks could only venture out on certain days but I found a great deal of incredible light this fall - my biggest issue was that there was simply too much color and I had trouble stopping and taking photos since there was so many to take!
I think this has been one of the most incredible years for color I've seen in the Ozarks. And while there have a been a lot of bright sunny days, that actually has worked to our advantage - when looking for nice reflection comps. I've just had to limit my shooting to early morning and late afternoon, but have been fortunate enough to get out all day on a couple of occasions when it was overcast.
I'm going to be shooting the PorschePalooza car show in Eureka Springs Nov 11, so won't be able to see the slide show in S'dale (hope I haven't been banned from your shows Tim, after sticking my big fat foot in my mouth). But I hope to see the finale on 12/10, even if I have to come disguised
I think the sunset issue was a projector-profile issue - either the wrong one was selected or the profile got corrupted somehow (worked just fine at the cabin with this projector yesterday morning). I have a special device that will create a profile for the projector just like for a monitor or paper (and extra $1500), and I'm sure there is something wrong in that area. I will have to run a new profile. Most projectors and other display devices and printers all use the sRGB color space, the smalles color space there is. Just imagine if we could use an aRGB projector! (this is coming) I convert all of my images to sRGB for the slide program.
Bill:
I must have missed something - which foot did you stick in your mouth?
Tom Kennon
Tim E: I look forward to seeing your slideshow when you travel up this way (my seats are reserved)!
I was there, but I thought we'd talk more some time when you aren't swarmed by a crowd of people. I was there pretty early, halfway back on the center isle in a green Taos, NM t-shirt. One of the two guys with long hair and a beard. I probably look different every time you see me. I am somewhat of a seasonal chameleon. The colder the weather the longer my hair and beard get. I really don't worry much about leaf placement, though. I think it is part of the art of landscape photography.
Your show is great.
Nikon D200
12-24mm
approx f/14 @ 4 sec
I can check the metadata if you need a more accurate setting.
Tim, I think I saw one of my images in your show last night. Here it is.
Wow, that is kind of spooky - almost an exact dupe. You must have been there right after me (mine was at 7:39:15). I ran down to Richland right after that - lots of great light that morning for sure...
http://www.ozarkpages.com/cgi-bin/stages.pl?ST=name
Tom Kennon
Tom Kennon