Autumn Sage

I was particularly drawn to the filtered light upon this scene, and the range of colors this desert foliage had to offer.

1Ds III, 70-200 at 70mm, no filters, 1/100 at f/18.

Steens Mountain, Oregon.



Thanks for commenting.

A perfect example of southeast Oregon foliage. There's something about the vegetation of eastern oregon that really draws me in, and you captured that essence for me here. The light and colors seem very true, well done. I'm loving your "small scene" stuff lately, keep em coming!

Fantastic intimate scene, Marc. Very nicely arranged.

Its ok. Not fantastic for me, or illuminating to me. But i sure like your other 'intimate' close up shots you are coming up with. :)

I like sage shots. There is no better scent than that of sage on your jeans after spending all day out there. Wonderful warm light and this dusty green with that bit of rust in center is an attractive color blend. This shot has a lot going for it. I prefer a little more background to set up the foreground. Horizon or distant view of the range. Also the lower rt corner seems a tad dark and empty. Ken S

I actually like the complexity of this one Marc......chaotic and calming at the same time.....

Criminy, Marc, what a shot! Nice to see something different from your usual (outstanding) vast scenic. The color palette is wonderful, the comp very artistic.

Looks like the country I've been wandering around in for 30 years, outside of Wenatchee, and it evokes all kinds of pleasant memories. Seemingly a view of the mundane, and yet it is a an extraordinary capture, I think. There is much to see in this image. I feel a sense of being drawn in by the sage branches on the upper left, right and the main center shrub. The slight vignette certainly adds to this. The sharpness appears slightly soft which adds to the dream-like quality. One of the best images of the sagebrush steppe country I've ever seen.

I've looked at this a few times Marc and like the colors throughout. The background yellows matching up with the yellows in the sage and rabbitbrush, also the golden grass in the LLC and the red brush in the upper left third. I also find the lighting in this image wonderful. However, I find the composition uninspiring to me. The image seems to be too well balanced and has too many verticals and horizontals, and not enough angles (outside of the sage in the URC and ULC) to make it dynamic (not that every image needs to be dynamic either). It's been difficult for me to nail down what isn't working for me with this photo, but I think I put my finger on it. Sorry for being so wishy-washy on this one.

David M. Cobb

I know how much sage scenes draw a person in. Out in the field....they look amazing, but I have to truly say I have yet to see somone get the shot and capture the essence of the sage.

Lord know I have tried as well. This is not a bad picture, but for me it isnt speaking to me, nor is the composition.

Roman

Owens Valley Sage

Hart Mountain Sage

These capture it pretty well IMO, and I know Michael Gordon and Guy Tal have some amazing shots of it also. You should really look through their sites if you want some amazing Sage images. It can definitely be a photogenic subject.

I stand corrected...both of those are amazing examples...well done. This one in this post is not in that same arena.

Roman