Palouse-Scape #2

Palouse, Washington
Canon 1DsIII, 300mm f/2.8, Polarizer, 1/50 sec @ f/8, ISO 100

This is from Steptoe Butte, probably the best place to shoot a variety of field patterns. The partly cloudy day provided an added depth that really adds dimension and emotion. Plus, shooting landscape type images with a slightly great white lens (300 f/2.8 IS) presents its own challenges...but the distance was such that I could shoot at f/8 and still have full DOF.

Comments and critiques appreciated.

The tractor patterns in the FG add a tremendous element to this and trees give a sense of scale. I would be inclined to crop a little from the top to eliminate the partially barren area in the upper right. Nice stuff!

Did you happen to see any canola in bloom along the way? I suspect it's a little early yet but thought I would ask.

This is really nice, David. I love the yellow/green in the foreground and the tractor patterns are awesome. Following the tractor tracks over the hills is like one of those brain teaser puzzles. Well done.

HI Mark, thanks for the comments. No I didn't see an Canola blooming...I think you're right, it's a bit early, and with the wet spring we've had, it may be a little later in coming this year.

Nicely composed, i love it!

David, This is gorgeous! Mark is right, those tractor tracks really add a great detail to this already great image from Steptoe.

The tractor tracks really add to this image, making it unique from most Palouse shots I've seen. Well seen and well executed!

Whoa, this is really sweet! Love the light and patterns in the fg. I gotta get over there. Unfortunately, I just burned all my vacation time in Central O. Time well spent though. Great work David as usual.