Posted by Robert Dayton on October 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Last spring I went to Pope Valley in Northern
California for wildflowers. While there I was
impressed with these Oak trees. Your comments
are always welcome.
Posted by Mike Ryan on October 11, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Hi Robert
Pope Valley huh, never heard of but I'm definitely intrigued. Did a quick Google search and it's not too far from home. Love the oaks, flowers, and overall comp. I'd like to see a little more detail in the oaks but given the light I can understand why they are dark. Nice job and thanks for tipping me off to a new location.
Man, we have a long way to go before we get to see that again! Lovely greens, and I like the flowers. The light looks a little harsh though, but I think you can rescue some of the blacks which would help.
Great subjects here, Robert. Oaks can provide some interesting scenes, such as this fine example here. This is especially nice with the wildflowers around the base too.
Posted by Eric Good on October 13, 2009 at 2:59 PM
What fine looking oak specimen and nice use of that carpet of flowers to fill the bottom in nicely. As strong image with a well balanced composition. I do feel like there is a slight haloing around the upper tree branches and ridgeline. Other than that, this definitely works for me. Well done!
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 14, 2009 at 2:12 AM
Nice looking oak trees Robert. I sure like the flowers below here.
Posted by Reno DiTullio on October 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Beautiful scene, Robert, well done.
Posted by Floyd Hopper on October 14, 2009 at 11:47 PM
The oak along with the wildflowers add a nice balance to a great inmage.
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7 repliesCalifornia for wildflowers. While there I was
impressed with these Oak trees. Your comments
are always welcome.
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Pope Valley huh, never heard of but I'm definitely intrigued. Did a quick Google search and it's not too far from home. Love the oaks, flowers, and overall comp. I'd like to see a little more detail in the oaks but given the light I can understand why they are dark. Nice job and thanks for tipping me off to a new location.