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OT - Heavenly Forest

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Posted by Derek Sedillo on June 10, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Hey guys,

I thought I would post something over here since my move from CO to CA. Life in Monterey has been busy but fun. I have had a chance to do a bit more shooting now after the settling into the new job and area.

Anyway I took a trip up to the NorCal redwoods recenty. I was fortunate enough to catch a combination of sun and fog on the first day. The results were pretty awesome to witness with the big beams of light shooting through the forest.:biggrin: At some points a rainbow could be seen around the some and fog. I was a bit awe struck and dumbfounded at the same time.

I posted another on ESS but thought I would share one with my CO friends here as well.

Here are a couple more:

http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8402054_czsne#552616268_Z2nS6-XL-LB

http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8402054_czsne#554463941_CfKgn-XL-LB

Derek
Posted by Mel Ladewig on June 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
I like this one better than the version you posted on ESS. The direction of the beams seem to fit with the direction of the frame better here. Very nice Derek.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on June 10, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Very beautiful and unusual photo. Thanks for sharing. :smile:
Posted by John Klotz on June 10, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Hey Derek, very unique shots of the redwoods! Love the light beams! Making me home sick again,
Posted by Derek Sedillo on June 11, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Thanks guys,

The redwoods are both a challenging and rewarding place to shoot. Nat did some great work while out here.

If any of you our out this way let me know and maybe we can do some shooting together.

Derek
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 11, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Beautiful collection of images. Lots of WOW factor.
Thanks for sharing.
Dave
Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 11, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Derek, these are gorgeous! I love light beam shots. Have you considered a B&W conversion on any of these?
Posted by Joshua Hardin on June 11, 2009 at 3:56 PM
That's a sweet collection of images. I like the one you posted on this thread the best of the three, but all are wonderful.
Posted by Dan Walters on June 11, 2009 at 8:35 PM
I like the rays of light coming through the trees. Very dramatic image.
Posted by Jody Grigg on June 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
I too prefer the ESS post but nice work all around.
Posted by Stan Rose on June 12, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Yeah i miss the big trees--nothing taller than 2 feet around me right now! :biggrin:
Nice shots, Derek, thanks for sharing!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on June 13, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Very dramatic. What a little bit of fog will do for ya!
Posted by Erik Stensland on June 13, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Ultra cool! I am always inspired by the work on this site. Great job Derek!