This is really sweet, BDOF#1. Great detail and depth to the image. I really like the way you composed it, with the different trees nicely receding off into the distance. Your tography has stepped up a notch lately. Goodonya!
Posted by Robert Dayton on January 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Superb composition, Preston! The lighting here creates a nice mood.
I also like the texture and lines in the FG fallen branches.
Posted by Reno DiTullio on January 18, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Preston, I love the central tree and the receding trees in the bg, BUT, that big, light colored branch sticking in my face bothers me, the branches coming off it are fine but I keep getting drawn back to the main branch and it's poking me right in the eye, oh well...
The detail here is absolutely excellent, Preston. WOW, what a neat place to spend Christmas eve, take in the sites, and capture a few images too. Way to go.!
I love the quite mood of this image. The fog in the backgorund really adds to the stillness. The exposure and DOF are outstanding. I love the detail of the fresh snow on the branches.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with Reno's comment about the branch. It seems to be attacking me.
Roland
Posted by Paul Duval on January 19, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Preston,
I like the branch, it adds tension to a very peaceful scene the fallen wood on the ground obviously came from it, and it illustrates that even with the peace and stillness, there can be sudden violence as a tree sheds an old dead branch. I'm not sure that was intentional, obviously some find the branch too intrusive, but I find it to be an integral important part of your image.
Paul
Posted by Dan Baumbach on January 19, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Very nice, Preston. I'm looking forward to seeing a print of this one day.
- Dan.
Posted by Craig Myers on January 19, 2010 at 3:05 PM
I rather like the way the branch in debate draws me right into the scene. I love the highlights on the FG branches against the backdrop of the BG trees. I also like the contrast of the barren tree against the living forest.
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on January 19, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Very nice scene, Preston, but I've got to go with the "don't like the branch" group. Looks like something I'd hit my head on.
Thanks for your comments. There's not much I could do about the branch; it was what it was, but the conditions and light were incredibly irresistible!
I ran a quick proof print today and it looks pretty nice. I'll print a 12x16 tomorrow and see how it looks in a larger size.
I thought I'd mention that in a large image one can see the individual ice crystals on the grass and foreground branches! I love 4x5!
Thanks again,
--P
Posted by Mike Ryan on January 20, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Nice work Preston. I'd expect nothing less. The foreground and distant fog really compliment the tree and makes this image work. I guess I'd have to fall in the camp that finds the branch to be an issue, but like you said it is what it is! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Steve Sieren on January 21, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Great atmos Preston, the frosted branches against the darker bg really make the shot!
SS
Posted by Lon Overacker on January 21, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Preston,
I LOVE this! And as much time as I've spent in El Cap meadow, this something that I've never "seen" or considered. Just goes to show you that new and refreshing images are there for the capture no matter how much an area has been photographed - DTD.
Clearly the fallen branches echo what's still on the tree and above and at the top, but the light throughout is very special and the depth is amazing as well. Just a fantastic image all the way around.
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--P
I also like the texture and lines in the FG fallen branches.
I am very impressed. To the naive eye, there seems little to work with. Yet, this is very beautiful.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with Reno's comment about the branch. It seems to be attacking me.
Roland
I like the branch, it adds tension to a very peaceful scene the fallen wood on the ground obviously came from it, and it illustrates that even with the peace and stillness, there can be sudden violence as a tree sheds an old dead branch. I'm not sure that was intentional, obviously some find the branch too intrusive, but I find it to be an integral important part of your image.
Paul
- Dan.
Thanks for your comments. There's not much I could do about the branch; it was what it was, but the conditions and light were incredibly irresistible!
I ran a quick proof print today and it looks pretty nice. I'll print a 12x16 tomorrow and see how it looks in a larger size.
I thought I'd mention that in a large image one can see the individual ice crystals on the grass and foreground branches! I love 4x5!
Thanks again,
--P
SS
I LOVE this! And as much time as I've spent in El Cap meadow, this something that I've never "seen" or considered. Just goes to show you that new and refreshing images are there for the capture no matter how much an area has been photographed - DTD.
Clearly the fallen branches echo what's still on the tree and above and at the top, but the light throughout is very special and the depth is amazing as well. Just a fantastic image all the way around.
Lon