Posted by Jesse Speer on February 15, 2010 at 7:24 PM
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Spring!
Gathering a bunch of photos for a project, and I found this on the hard drive. From Maroon Lake, spring 2006. The graphic appeal is really growing on me.
I'd love to hear feedback/comments.
Posted by Jack Garrett on February 15, 2010 at 7:29 PM
That's a nice image for sure! I love the pale green against the mountain backdrop.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 15, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Very nice! Really like the contrast between the light green and the dark reds.
Posted by Jeremy Kessler on February 15, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Beautiful image, love those greens.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 15, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Im hoping for some horrific springs blizzards, personally
Sweet! It kind of looks like something from Silver Jack but the color of the rocks screams Maroon Bells. Great find and it makes me look forward to spring.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on February 15, 2010 at 9:32 PM
When I first saw this I thought it was from Zion, then the aspens brought me down to earth. Well put together with layering and a lot of differing colors, even some white with the snow. This one should be a good one for you Jesse.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 15, 2010 at 9:47 PM
That dash of sunlight in the aspens makes this one sing!
Great exposure and composition. Now, I know that this isn't tilted, but it still feels like it has a slight counterclockwise pull to it.
Posted by Steven Peckham on February 15, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Very nice. As others have already said, the greens and reds are very appealing. The peaks are very interesting and add to the appeal.
As for Stan's wish for snow, I would second that one. I would expect one or two good events for the front range given the behavior of the storms this El Nino year. Spring will come after all the shoveling.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 15, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Gotta love that RGB! Just a marvelous comp, great light and color.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 15, 2010 at 10:00 PM
That lighting is to die for and I love the color contrasts. Absolutely wonderful, Jesse.
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 15, 2010 at 10:17 PM
HA! RGB, that's good! Great shot, Jesse. I'm kinda over the cold weather, but if I had time to go out more often and chase some of the snow storms that have graced the San Juans and other places, I'd not be in such a hurry to see it go.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on February 15, 2010 at 11:10 PM
I do always love the vibrance of freshly popped leaves.
Posted by John Klotz on February 15, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Nice Jesse! I am with Stan on more snow... I say bring it on Spring will be here soon enough!
Posted by Doug Andrews on February 15, 2010 at 11:39 PM
This is just lovely.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on February 16, 2010 at 12:05 AM
The colors really sing on this shot. It's definitely making me pine for warmer weather!
Posted by Bret Edge on February 16, 2010 at 4:25 AM
Yep, bring on spring. I'm so anxious for it I'm making my own early spring by heading to Phoenix for 7 days.
Love the image, Jesse. Very graphic and even a little abstract, which I like. The color contrasts are quite nice.
Posted by Doug Roane on February 16, 2010 at 9:44 AM
We're a long ways from Spring in Montana! I really like the image, Jesse - worthy of a frame for sure! I think I would like to see just a little more blue sky at the top, perhaps.
Posted by Darren Huski on February 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Nice green. Spring you say? Only days away here in Texas!
Bradford pears should pop in 2 weeks or less.
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 16, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Don't remind me Doug! I appreciate the feedback everyone.
Posted by Don Grall on February 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Love the contrast between the colors. I'm attaching a picture from the same area I took over the summer a couple of years ago.
Posted by Erik Stensland on February 16, 2010 at 1:39 PM
The bottom half is definitely my favorite part but all in all an excellent image. Would we expect anything else from you?
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on February 17, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Jesse.... placement of those trees and the lines they draw really makes this image. Having been in this area I know I would have never seen this,,,,another proof that you are one of the best ...great job...love the light and the colors on those trees...
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Wow Jesse, this is excellent. I'm so ready for nice weather.
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24 repliesGathering a bunch of photos for a project, and I found this on the hard drive. From Maroon Lake, spring 2006. The graphic appeal is really growing on me.
I'd love to hear feedback/comments.
Great exposure and composition. Now, I know that this isn't tilted, but it still feels like it has a slight counterclockwise pull to it.
Very nice. As others have already said, the greens and reds are very appealing. The peaks are very interesting and add to the appeal.
As for Stan's wish for snow, I would second that one. I would expect one or two good events for the front range given the behavior of the storms this El Nino year. Spring will come after all the shoveling.
Love the image, Jesse. Very graphic and even a little abstract, which I like. The color contrasts are quite nice.
Bradford pears should pop in 2 weeks or less.
Love the contrast between the colors. I'm attaching a picture from the same area I took over the summer a couple of years ago.