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Photo posted by Lon Overacker in the Landscape gallery on 11/26/17 at 4:27 pm EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
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To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 11/26/17 at 7:05 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
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My son likes this image, and he's verrrry picky. It's really a wonderful simple composition that's well balanced. The tone variability is rich and the splashes of color are vibrant. A combination of lines and shapes that hang well together. I thought it was poison oak at first but then remembered that those stems scratch you all up when you walk through the brush. A really fine image. I have no suggestions. I probably would have removed that vertical green pine needle dead center if I had seen it on the screen but it's usually hard to notice these minor things in the field.
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"If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person" - Jay Maisel. |
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 11/26/17 at 8:06 pm EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Real nice intimate, Lon. Colors look rich but not over the top. Very picky, but I might clone the triangular dark thing center toward the bottom. It can be tough to get back to the car at times, with so many nice distractions!
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 11/27/17 at 6:42 pm EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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A close look, classic, Lon, with a fine mix of strawberry leaves and pine needles. That one stem and prominent leaf heading toward the top give this a fine balance.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
Weekly Challenge Moderator
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 11/28/17 at 05:18 am EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
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This is an extremely well made photograph. The composition is so compelling .. it really draws me in. I have been staring at this image for well over 10 minutes and I don't think I can have enough of it. Very well done, Lon.
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 11/28/17 at 12:08 pm EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
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You are the master of forest floor details. This is well composed and the yellow-greens of the leaves contrast beautifully against the background litter. Processing looks great. Sort of image that needs to be viewed large to truly appreciate.
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by gary phillips on 11/29/17 at 01:45 am EST
Registered on 10/24/13, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
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At first glance, I was not moved, which is very unusual for one of images. The large view really brought this to life. The textures, colors and comp all come together very nicely. I envy your ability to find these hidden gems. The only thing I can suggest is to clone the little green tip about 3/8 in from the left bottom. So minor, hardly worth the mention.
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