Posted by Erik Lundh on December 29, 2006 at 12:28 AM
When I go through my shots from central Oregon from this last summer, I always stop and look at this one. For some reason I'm always attracted to it. I know alot of rules are broken with this shot but for some reason I like it. It was taken on the Metolius River. I guess it's archive time.
Posted by eric lee on December 29, 2006 at 11:48 AM
Keep breaking the rules my friend, this is a compelling image.
Yeah, Erik, it is archive time... who can get out in this weather except Marc and a few others?
Oh, rules, rules. This is great. I like the 'baby' tree in all its freshness contrasting with the mature trees behind it. The ground is all NW tangly. The light is sublime. The only small annoyance (picky, but I noticed it) is the white snag across the river in the BG. Otherwise the BG has wonderful color and keeps the viewer within the frame. I say go and break some more rules. It's fun and turns up some unexpected pleasures, yes?
Posted by Rick Lundh on December 29, 2006 at 2:01 PM
I have some images too, that hold appeal mostly to me. This one isn't particularly speaking to me...but knowing your history with the Metolius, I am sure this is a memory image for you.
Posted by Erik Lundh on December 29, 2006 at 2:30 PM
Thanks folks,
Yes, this is probably my favorite place on Earth. It brings back memories of those warm summer evenings I have experienced here for the last 25 years. I agree probably not an image I would print but hey, it's something to post. Oh, and a couple of the broken rules are the bright distracting river, and the clutter of branches in the lower right. Still, I like it!
Posted by Harald Rust on December 29, 2006 at 3:56 PM
I like it. I always thought rules (at least in art) are there to be broken. The image gives one a sense of place. Looks like a nice area.
Harald
Posted by Marc Adamus on December 29, 2006 at 7:44 PM
The soft light on the tree trunks is very nice. I wish they were isolated a bit more here.
Discussion
6 repliesOh, rules, rules. This is great. I like the 'baby' tree in all its freshness contrasting with the mature trees behind it. The ground is all NW tangly. The light is sublime. The only small annoyance (picky, but I noticed it) is the white snag across the river in the BG. Otherwise the BG has wonderful color and keeps the viewer within the frame. I say go and break some more rules. It's fun and turns up some unexpected pleasures, yes?
Yes, this is probably my favorite place on Earth. It brings back memories of those warm summer evenings I have experienced here for the last 25 years. I agree probably not an image I would print but hey, it's something to post. Oh, and a couple of the broken rules are the bright distracting river, and the clutter of branches in the lower right. Still, I like it!
Harald