Posted by Eric Good on November 18, 2008 at 3:40 AM
I like it... especially for the many horizontal layers running through it. I might favor just a slight crop off the top to eliminate most of those distant yellows near the edge. I thought that might emphasize the layers more. Well seen and captured!
I hear you Jefffrey, it has been pretty ugly down here with all the fire damage.
This is a wonderful site to bring out our overall best of thoughts. Nature's color chart is on full display here and the scene presents Lundy during it's seasonal best too.
I think the slight crop Eric mentions is an excellent idea also.
Posted by Steve Sieren on November 18, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Jeffrey, really like your composition on this one. I agree with some crop off the top too. Nice little intimate scene.
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 18, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Jeffrey,
Nature photography certainly can help relieve stress - I know it does for me! This is a great take on Lundy Canyon at the ponds. The strong presence of the horizontal log over the open water grasses really makes the scene for me. And I'm not just jumping on the bandwagon regarding a top crop - that was my first inclination as well. But that's a minor suggestion as I like the scene very much. Makes me wish I was there still....
Lon
Posted by Richard Wong on November 18, 2008 at 8:40 PM
I think a horizontal crop is in order because the top part isn't doing it for me.
Posted by Nelcha Cross on November 19, 2008 at 5:45 AM
Hi Jeffrey,
OK then, I'll jump on Lon's bandwagon Just eliminating that touch of yellow
at the Top really makes the rest of the image POP more...IMHO
The Eastern Sierra or anything Sierra always helps lower my blood pressure..
Life in CA.... NorCal burns in June/July and SoCal in Oct/Nov... seems almost every year now
Rotten way to cut down on the extra housing glut.
My stepdad lived in that trailer park in Sylmar (long ago) that got flattened.
Winter rains and snow in the Sierras will be here soon....
*cheers*
Nelcha - Sacramento
"Let the beauty we love, be what we do." ~ Rumi
Posted by Anil Rao on November 19, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Hi Jeffrey,
Wonderful feel about this one. The different layers and the changes in color make for a delightful whole. I don't have a problem with the bits of bright color at the very top and would suggest leaving it in there. Cropping off that portion, in my opinion, will make the image too clean and clinical.
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9 repliesIt may have already appeared in the ESS forum, if you'll excuse me.
Lundy Canyon, CA
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This is a wonderful site to bring out our overall best of thoughts. Nature's color chart is on full display here and the scene presents Lundy during it's seasonal best too.
I think the slight crop Eric mentions is an excellent idea also.
Nature photography certainly can help relieve stress - I know it does for me! This is a great take on Lundy Canyon at the ponds. The strong presence of the horizontal log over the open water grasses really makes the scene for me. And I'm not just jumping on the bandwagon regarding a top crop - that was my first inclination as well. But that's a minor suggestion as I like the scene very much. Makes me wish I was there still....
Lon
OK then, I'll jump on Lon's bandwagon
at the Top really makes the rest of the image POP more...IMHO
The Eastern Sierra or anything Sierra always helps lower my blood pressure..
Life in CA.... NorCal burns in June/July and SoCal in Oct/Nov... seems almost every year now
Rotten way to cut down on the extra housing glut.
My stepdad lived in that trailer park in Sylmar (long ago) that got flattened.
Winter rains and snow in the Sierras will be here soon....
*cheers*
Nelcha - Sacramento
"Let the beauty we love, be what we do." ~ Rumi
Wonderful feel about this one. The different layers and the changes in color make for a delightful whole. I don't have a problem with the bits of bright color at the very top and would suggest leaving it in there. Cropping off that portion, in my opinion, will make the image too clean and clinical.
Good work!