Well, it's been a very long time since I last posted...not due to lack of shooting as much as lack of free time to putz around on the internet. Bleh. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to May, as it will bring more free time as well as wildflowers back to the woodlands around my home. I hope things are well with everyone and that you find many opportunities to get out this spring.
This image is one of MANY backlogged photographs from 2007. As with most of my more detailed shots, compression is absolutely killing it. But, I think the basic idea comes across. I was attracted to the lines created by the foam, as well as the few stray autumn leaves that were floating on the surface. The red water is a result of tannin (natural organic material), not pollution of any sort. Thanks for looking.
Posted by Jack Graham on April 8, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Joel,
Really interesting. very different posting and I like it a lot. I bet this makes a great print and you are tight about the compression.
It's good to see some thought provoking images!
wonderful!
JG
Posted by Chuck Beatty on April 8, 2008 at 7:06 AM
I like the flow through your image, Joel. At first I thought it was a long exposure of a stream, then I saw that the leaves weren't moving. It also reminds me of star trails. I'm especially drawn to the UL quad, where the creek bottom is most illuminated. I could spend a lot of time looking at this as a large print.
Good to have you posting again. Looking forward to more.
I love this image. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it in my wanderings. My first reaction was also that it was a long exposure but the leaves say no. The colors and the patterns are really interesting. I’m not sure about spring coming given that parts of northern Minnesota had 32” of snow over the weekend.
Phil
Posted by Toni Lankerd on April 8, 2008 at 9:38 AM
This is fantastic, Joel! The sweeping curves of the foam and the few leaves certainly holds my interest.
Posted by Mitch Erwin on April 8, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Joel, as stated in previous statements, a wonderful capture. Reminds me of stone patterns in some of the Southwest areas. Neat image!
Joel - outstanding shot, but I'm confused about the point a couple others have mentioned. How are the leaves still and the foam apparently isn't? Or were the leaves actually not still but you can't see it at this size/compression?? Inquiring minds want to know.
Better yet, just send me the negative - I'll examine it for the next 10-15 years, make a bunch of test prints at various humongous sizes, and eventually get it back to you (if I remember).
Wow, thanks everyone. I honestly didn't think this image would be of much interest to most. Thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated.
The foam lines were created by slowly moving water that was contained along the banks of this particular creek. The patterns were changing very slowly, and I was able to shoot with a fast enough shutter speed to not have anything blur; in fact, everything is tack sharp. Thus everything is sharp (not just the leaves)...if you could see a large print, the foam is comprised of tiny bubbles and is full of detail. In other words, the foam patterns are as they appeared to the eye, rather than being a product of motion blur.
Really intriguing photo. Thanks for the explanation. I like the small track lines going across the foam lines. Looks like they may have been left by leaves sliding along the surface - ala the "Racetrack" in Death Valey.
Scott, your exactly right about the track lines going across the foam. Leaves would fall from the trees above, land on the surface, and then slowly sink as the wind changed their position. I actually have a couple frames where one of the lines was being created by a sinking leaf that was changing position. I preferred the shot I took after it had passed out of the frame though.
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14 repliesThis image is one of MANY backlogged photographs from 2007. As with most of my more detailed shots, compression is absolutely killing it. But, I think the basic idea comes across. I was attracted to the lines created by the foam, as well as the few stray autumn leaves that were floating on the surface. The red water is a result of tannin (natural organic material), not pollution of any sort. Thanks for looking.
Tech Stuff: Tachihara 4x5, Fujinon 250mm, Fuji 160s
Really interesting. very different posting and I like it a lot. I bet this makes a great print and you are tight about the compression.
It's good to see some thought provoking images!
wonderful!
JG
Good to have you posting again. Looking forward to more.
I love this image. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it in my wanderings. My first reaction was also that it was a long exposure but the leaves say no. The colors and the patterns are really interesting. I’m not sure about spring coming given that parts of northern Minnesota had 32” of snow over the weekend.
Phil
Better yet, just send me the negative - I'll examine it for the next 10-15 years, make a bunch of test prints at various humongous sizes, and eventually get it back to you (if I remember).
CJ
The foam lines were created by slowly moving water that was contained along the banks of this particular creek. The patterns were changing very slowly, and I was able to shoot with a fast enough shutter speed to not have anything blur; in fact, everything is tack sharp. Thus everything is sharp (not just the leaves)...if you could see a large print, the foam is comprised of tiny bubbles and is full of detail. In other words, the foam patterns are as they appeared to the eye, rather than being a product of motion blur.
Thanks for sharing