Posted by Stan Rose on November 28, 2012 at 12:35 AM
My semi annual trek to Green Mtn Falls--first ime ive been up there when there's no snow on the ground--pretty scary especially since the Waldo scar looms in the distance...
Anyhow, i played with my new toy--the 100mm f2.8. Awesome lens, just gotta get used to the shallow focus!
Here's catamount creek--i posted a horiz version in the landscape forum, both toned conversions.
Posted by Stan Rose on November 28, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Weird icy abstract...
Posted by Stan Rose on November 28, 2012 at 12:37 AM
One more, toying with the macro stuff. Hope to get back after some snow falls, the trail is much more treacherously fun in snow!
Posted by John Mumaw on November 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Nice work! I do prefer the horizontal version of #1. I do like the abstract qualities of #2 quite a bit. Doing something with the bright patch in the lower center would be an asset, IMO. #3 is almost like two images with the sharp left and the smoother right side. I could see cropping the right inward to the right of the center leaf in order to highlight the 'sharper' side, which is the more attractive side.
You sure put that new lens to good use!
Looks like Santa came early Stan - nice new toy. The second image is my personal favorite, but can't articulate why, just is I guess. Driven past Green Mtn Falls several times, thanks for the inspiration to stop. Better in snow you say?
Posted by Morris McClung on November 28, 2012 at 1:14 PM
A very cool (Ha, ha, I crack myself up!) series, Stan. The first one is clearly the strongest, but I do like that abstract #2 a lot, too. And, the 3rd one is so you and your different photographer's eye. Super work!
Posted by Stan Rose on November 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM
thanks guys!
Russell--not better, just more winterlike!
Posted by Don Grall on November 28, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Really like 1 and 2. It's kinda funny, I live within about 4 miles of the place and have never gone over to photograph it because of the parking issues. Where do you park, down at the parking lot at the entrance to the road that ends at the trail head?
Posted by Stan Rose on November 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Don, i park at the Gazebo and do a loop up to catamount and down crystal (boulder). There's a neat house on the road up with an alien face in the window--i'm wondering if it's the famous dude who keeps seeing Bigfoot up there...
Posted by Joe Rogers on November 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Likum all....but the first one is my fav.
Joe Rogers
Posted by Kane Engelbert on November 29, 2012 at 12:19 AM
# 1 and 2 Stan are superb. Your first version in the Landscape Gallery is Fine Art.
Posted by Scott Fricke on November 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Number 1 is by far my favorite, great composition, really sculptural ice, and perfect choice of shutter speed for the flowing water, well done as usual!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on December 3, 2012 at 8:05 PM
These are all very nice images, Stan, but I prefer #1, especially the horizontal version. The DOF, choice of shutter speed, and color all make for a really nice image. I bet that looks good in print.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on December 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Absolutely stunning.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on December 17, 2012 at 2:33 PM
I like the third image most, with possibly darkening the brighter orange needles some.
#2 reminds me of colorful 60's paisley stuff, nice also.
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15 repliesAnyhow, i played with my new toy--the 100mm f2.8. Awesome lens, just gotta get used to the shallow focus!
Here's catamount creek--i posted a horiz version in the landscape forum, both toned conversions.
You sure put that new lens to good use!
Russell--not better, just more winterlike!
Joe Rogers
#2 reminds me of colorful 60's paisley stuff, nice also.