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Subtle Shades at Dawn

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Posted by Tristan Campbell on September 24, 2008 at 4:18 PM
After watching some beautiful pre-dawn colours from higher ground I wandered down the hillside to photograph this tree as the sun came up. Low lying mist and a thick haze produced lovely subtle shades on this very quiet and still morning. Thoughts/nits appreciated, Thanks Tristan

Larger version - Ebony RSW45, 65mm, 2 seconds at f/32 (no filters). Kodak Portra 160vc.
Posted by Edwin kats on September 24, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Very nice comp and wonderful light. Great to look at.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Drew Mellowship on September 24, 2008 at 5:17 PM
The light and depth of the image is really good - great shot. I guess the only thing i would say otherwise is a little to bright for my taste at the top?

Great shot nonetheless !

Drew :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on September 24, 2008 at 5:24 PM
An excellent atmospheric image. Hawthorns can be very photogenic, as this one is, IMHO.



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Posted by Rob Howard on September 24, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Hi Tristan,

Stunning. Lovely subtle colours and an excellent composition. The larger version really shows the little details, like the Sheep in the field!!

Great stuff

Regards

Rob
Posted by Danny Green on September 24, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Stunning shot Tristan beautiful light.

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on September 24, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Beautiful light, especially on the tree. Envious - misty, dull and raining here :-(

Dave
Posted by Adam Seward on September 24, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Cracking image Tristan, I really like it. Very nice tree, well worth being photographed!
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Posted by Matt Cole on September 25, 2008 at 5:14 AM
that's a lovely image, very well captured.

Matt
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 25, 2008 at 5:41 AM
Wonderful shot. Nice composition and colours :smile: :smile:.
Posted by Paul Everett on September 25, 2008 at 9:03 AM
I like the composition with the diagonals and the way the shape of the tree follows the line of the trees and field edge. Its a pity there is so little interest in the sky.

Great shot though and must look wonderful on a LF tranny.

Well done

Paul
Posted by Simon Litten on September 25, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Beautiful shot - could look at it for hours!

Simon
Posted by jack chapman on September 25, 2008 at 11:45 AM
lovely image, the composition is excellent
Posted by Kim Connolly on September 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM
A beautiful composition, I like it very much.
Posted by David Clapp on September 25, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Just wonderful, I cant imagine a more realistic scene, you are the master of subtlety. How many other photographers would be jacking the saturation in search of some colour.... its a reference to others I hope of how post processing can enhance realism rather than turn it into a digital interpretation. I saw this on your site earlier today and I am very pleased to see it here, BRAVO! :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on September 27, 2008 at 6:19 AM
Hi Tristan,

Oh, very nice, very nice indeed!
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