Back in October the Sugar Maple near the Chapel in Yosemite was wonderful. I had a problem with the wind created by passing busses and cars, so a few leaves show some movement. I don't think it detracts, but I'd like for you to give me your thoughts. Comments on other aspects of the image are also welcome.
Tachihara 4x5
180mm Fujinon
Astia 100F
10/22/09
Thanks, as always,
--P
Posted by Robert Dayton on January 23, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I've explored the chapel area but never seen this setting. Well done, Preston.
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on January 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Beautiful fall colors and a very nice scene. I wish I was there now with all the new snow.
Posted by Reno DiTullio on January 24, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Preston, I know this tree well, tried many times for a good pic. Great colors here, but the balance seems off to me, maybe a little more to the left, maybe not, maybe a little something else in the right fg to anchor that area, maybe not, just my 2 cents for whatever that's worth
Wonderful light and overall natural look to this one, Preston. Again, the Astia treats the yellows perfectly.
I might be tempted to shave just a slight amount off the top and left side. It would be just a "slight" amount to see what things looked like with that idea. I think cutting down the BG light coming in from the most left hand tree in the rear it would knock some of the attention off the two lower branches on the main FG tree. Again, just thinking out loud here.
Posted by Eric Good on January 25, 2010 at 2:56 PM
I always wondered what a sugar maple looked like. The colors, comp and light all look good to me. What I find a bit of a let down in regards to this image is the structure of that sugar maple. The main limbs look far too small/thin for the size of that trunk. Photogenically I find it doesn't quite grab me as other fine specimens. I guess I should learn to love all of nature, no matter its flaws.
Posted by Lon Overacker on January 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Preston,
I love this! Perhaps not as much as the image from behind the chapel, but this one works wonderfully - and I'll tell you why. I've looked at and photographed this tree for many years as well and I look at this and think it's like a new view that's never been photographed before. Yet, I can easily imagine it's location and how many times this very scene is full of togs and tourists... :-)
My only nit - the title! I'm not seeing much red... maybe a couple of leaves... but red?
Lon
Posted by Jay Knight on January 26, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Preston,
All I have to say after photographing that tree for the last 13 years is it looks good to me.
That is a tough location with constant breeze. Lots of distractions and resticted angle with it's location next to the road and several paths. Just after this shot was taken it started turning bright red and was almost prime until a large rain and wind storm knocked it down....
Horsetail falls season is coming up get the camera ready!!!
Discussion
7 repliesTachihara 4x5
180mm Fujinon
Astia 100F
10/22/09
Thanks, as always,
--P
I might be tempted to shave just a slight amount off the top and left side. It would be just a "slight" amount to see what things looked like with that idea. I think cutting down the BG light coming in from the most left hand tree in the rear it would knock some of the attention off the two lower branches on the main FG tree. Again, just thinking out loud here.
I love this! Perhaps not as much as the image from behind the chapel, but this one works wonderfully - and I'll tell you why. I've looked at and photographed this tree for many years as well and I look at this and think it's like a new view that's never been photographed before. Yet, I can easily imagine it's location and how many times this very scene is full of togs and tourists... :-)
My only nit - the title! I'm not seeing much red... maybe a couple of leaves... but red?
Lon
All I have to say after photographing that tree for the last 13 years is it looks good to me.
That is a tough location with constant breeze. Lots of distractions and resticted angle with it's location next to the road and several paths. Just after this shot was taken it started turning bright red and was almost prime until a large rain and wind storm knocked it down....
Horsetail falls season is coming up get the camera ready!!!