Posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM
I did manage to get out Saturday to shoot near Estes Park. I shot along Hwy. 7 first thing in the morning and then moved to Lily Lake. It was so great to be out and shooting something new.
I stopped by Erik's place and wasted far too much of his time. But, it's hard to leave someone as full of kindness and humility as he is. When your soul gets close to the warmth the light from his heart puts off, you find a need to tarry there and bask in it, hoping some will migrate to your own. Alas, it did not happen. But I was better for the experience. Thanks for indulging an old blowhard, Erik!
These few shots are from that morning, and a haiku seemed to fit for the succinct nature of them.
Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,
Morris
Posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
#2
Posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2011 at 11:19 PM
#3
Posted by Morris McClung on January 11, 2011 at 11:20 PM
and #4. This one seemed to have better separation between the snow and grass as a color verison.
Hopefully, these are not too minimalistic.
Posted by Art Escobado on January 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Very elegant Morris-nice series!! #1 and #3 are very well done.
Posted by Todd Caudle on January 12, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Oh man, this stuff is so YOU, Morris! Really nice. I think #2 is my fave.
Posted by Lynn Scott on January 12, 2011 at 12:54 AM
I like the simple Comp. I like 1 and 2 best. I think the lines in the snow adds to the appeal to me. Nice shots!
Posted by Joseph Kayne on January 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Simple, but I love them -especially #3.Brings to my mind many thoughts and feelings. Good work.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on January 12, 2011 at 9:21 AM
If you had posted these anonymously, I would have known who made them! Really nice work, Morris. #2 is my fave.. Great eye you have there.
Posted by Scott Bacon on January 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Great set, Morris! #2 really speaks to me.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on January 12, 2011 at 1:31 PM
I like the seed heads in #1 (snakeweed?) and the sweeping lines in the snow. It might also work well cropped more as a vertical comp like #2
Posted by Stan Rose on January 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM
A real tough subject, but i like what youve done with it--especially 2 & 4!
Posted by Bill Brennan on January 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Well done, Morris. They have the feeling of elegance, that Asian ink drawings have. very nice series.
Bill Brennan
Posted by John Mumaw on January 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM
A touch of grace + the 'vision thing' = this series. Stan's right...this is a tough subject, and you did real, real well with it.
No clear favorites for me...I like 'em all!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM
These are all great Morris. My favorite is the final color image. Maybe it's my monitor but the textures seem more defined in the color version than the B&Ws.Strangely, that's the opposite of how it usually works .
Nice, unique take on grasses - 1 and 3 are awesome! (IMHO)
Posted by Rod Chandler on January 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Morris, Those shots are exquisite. I have found that sort of snow-shooting to be very challenging. You certainly pulled it off. I share your sentiments about Erik as well. He is certainly one of my heroes.
Posted by Don Grall on January 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Classic Morris shots! Simple, effective and a complete story line! I wish I had your eye!
Posted by Brian Jackson on January 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Great stuff Morris. You have a good eye for this stuff.
Posted by Scott Fricke on January 13, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I love simple, beautiful compositions like these, outstanding work Morris. #2 is my favorite, closely followed by #1.
Discussion
22 repliesI stopped by Erik's place and wasted far too much of his time. But, it's hard to leave someone as full of kindness and humility as he is. When your soul gets close to the warmth the light from his heart puts off, you find a need to tarry there and bask in it, hoping some will migrate to your own. Alas, it did not happen.
These few shots are from that morning, and a haiku seemed to fit for the succinct nature of them.
Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,
Morris
Hopefully, these are not too minimalistic.
Bill Brennan
No clear favorites for me...I like 'em all!
You are all very kind.