Lately I've been fascinated by chaos... I thought this one ended up being kind of interesting - let me know what you think, thanks!
Posted by John W. Wall on October 13, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I got to see quite a few Monet paintings while visiting Paris over the summer and gained an appreciation for impressionism that I hadn't gotten from looking at reproductions in books. This scene of chaos, though painterly, isn't quite the same because you can actually make out the aspens, but it does remind me of that style -- in a good way.
Posted by Eric Good on October 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM
I like the muted colors and soft light of this image. The composition works for the most part, but that tree in the upper left region kind of breaks up the chaotic, yet orderly rhythm for me. Not entirely sure why and I don't see any crop that would improve on this presentation. I can definitely see why you were drawn to this scene.
Posted by Mike Ryan on October 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Interesting shot Floris. Looks as though the aspens are falling or have fallen to their doom. Chaos is a great way to describe this scene. Nice job.
Posted by Anish Desai on October 13, 2009 at 3:49 PM
It is chaotic, but the chaos seems to be spread evenly throughout the frame and so it achieves a sort of balance, if you know what I mean. The three trunks anchor the image well and give enough of a reference point for the surrounding mottled colors and patterns. An unconventional image, but it works for me.
I like it. The geometry of the trunks works well against the dark background. Well designed chaos.
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 14, 2009 at 12:26 AM
With no rescue in sight. What is that in the bg, brush I guess. You've got the magic number of 3. You can clearly make them out so it works. I've been meaning to ask but any color up there at still Floris? I guess there are plenty of spots else where than the sierra.
Steve - upper Bishop Creek is just about done for the most part, aspendell still has promise. There's some nice colors in the buttermilks (4x4 required), and the stuff north of lee vining as seen from 395 looked decent, though I didn't get out to explore it. The cottonwoods and rabbitbrush are all looking fantastic.
I'm curious to see what this rain does for the So Cal color... at least it'll keep stuff from drying out.. which might be good for colors?
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7 repliesSteve - upper Bishop Creek is just about done for the most part, aspendell still has promise. There's some nice colors in the buttermilks (4x4 required), and the stuff north of lee vining as seen from 395 looked decent, though I didn't get out to explore it. The cottonwoods and rabbitbrush are all looking fantastic.
I'm curious to see what this rain does for the So Cal color... at least it'll keep stuff from drying out.. which might be good for colors?