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Photo posted by Nick Bristol in the Landscape gallery on 08/09/18 at 7:49 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Post last edited by Donna Erhardt on 08/19/18 at 6:18 pm EST
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Comment posted by gary phillips on 08/09/18 at 8:56 pm EST
Registered on 10/24/13, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
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The mood of this image is so contrary to our current weather that I had to stare at it for about 15 minutes. Seriously, Nick, it’s a jumble of snow covered bramble that on first glance doesn’t really say a lot. By that, I mean it speaks very quietly. But once you come in from about 105 degrees and open this up, it makes you take the journey all the way through. It’s the perfect time to present an image like this. Well done.
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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on 08/10/18 at 07:58 am EST
Registered on 03/13/12, 279 Posts, 975 Comments
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The hints of warm color against the cool (or cold) whites is quite nice. Simple but excellent composition. Winter is coming.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 08/10/18 at 11:09 am EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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This is quite nice, Nick. The branches provide a real fine structure to the composition and the image has an excellent mood, colors and tones. A great flashback to winter.
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 08/10/18 at 12:35 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment last edited by Igor Doncov on 08/10/18 at 12:37 pm EST
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Great seeing on your part to come up with this excellent composition. The barely perceptible colors are great as well. I also like the fact that there are no strong whites here. It's a somber image of a fairly somber event. I would have preferred a bit more sharpness throughout but I guess it's due to the falling snow. It does give it a more painterly look. The composition is quite complex. The image gets an A+ in creativity in my book.
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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on 08/10/18 at 3:30 pm EST
Registered on 11/11/11, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments
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A refreshing photo this time of year! Love the detail but also the graphic lines on the right and left in the bigger trunks. Kudos for teasing out a great comp in all this chaos. Love the subtle color also.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on 08/10/18 at 5:01 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
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Just finding a comp among all this would be challenging. I think you found a nice combo of large and tiny branches to create nice variation across the frame. The light works very nicely too. There's just the right amount of color in the white snow.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/10/18 at 5:59 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Thanks to all of you for your comments on this. Even though I like it quite a bit I really wasn't sure if anyone else would, so it is a pleasant surprise. It had so much of the feel and mood of that day that I was just happy that i had captured that...so thanks! 
Igor, I did add some web sharpening to the first web file I did but it lost the feel for me so I did another without any extra sharpening and it seemed to have more of the feel of that day. I'm sure that is because of all the falling snow which was quite heavy at that time. Thanks much, Nick
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on 08/10/18 at 10:03 pm EST
Registered on 10/26/09, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Very painterly. Nice work!
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on 08/11/18 at 06:12 am EST
Registered on 11/24/03, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
A subtle beauty that really grows on you.
Exquisite detail, perfect framing, ; a really serene and lovely scene.
Sandy
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on 08/11/18 at 12:07 pm EST
Registered on 04/10/05, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
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Hi Nick. I haven't been on NPN much lately but I saw this and had to stop and comment. This takes your breath away! You have become a Grand Master at this type of landscape images (which are my favorite types of Landscapes). Your work is the same calibre of work as the UK's Colin Bell, Pete Hyde, and Paul Mitchell, and IMHO those guys are FANTASTIC. You are every bit as talented as them. I can sit and view this image forever and only become more and more appreciative the longer I look and explore. This has everything you could possibly want - a very strong composition, interesting structure, subtle color, and a surreal "feel". I just can't praise this enough. I don't know if you've considered putting on a workshop, but I think you should at least consider it. I realize that most people prefer the grand landscapes from out west, etc. but I (and many others) have grown weary of looking at icons and share a deeper appreciation of these types of images. Again, BRAVO, and thank you for sharing your vision.
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Bill Chambers
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"You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” - Ansel Adams |
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/11/18 at 5:11 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Aaron, Sandy and Bill. Thank you for your comments. So glad you enjoyed this image. Thanks, Nick
Bill, I can't thank you enough for giving me your thoughts on this and my other work as well. I really can't even tell you how much your words mean to me. I have enjoyed so much of your work over the years as well. Thank you so much!!
All the best to you. Cheers, Nick
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Comment posted by Peter Richter on 08/12/18 at 3:17 pm EST
Registered on 11/10/10, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Nick, this image is a great piece of art in my opinion. There is an amazing kind of weightlessness to me, and the trunks and branches make for just enough structure to lead me through the composition aptly. The tonal range and the subtle colors fit in perfectly with the atmosphere of this intimate scene to my eye. Thanks fo sharing!
Peter
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 08/12/18 at 6:08 pm EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
This is such a pure joy to view, Nick. It has a wonderful magical quality to it that is so relaxing. I particularly like the hints of warm color in the scene along with all the delicate details and textures created with the falling snow and leafless trees and brush. you are the master of these kind of scenes. 
Ed
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on 08/14/18 at 03:02 am EST
Registered on 09/27/06, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
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This is quite mesmerised in its overall affect, the sense of snow falling, trees caught in a storm. And then you notice the small details. Outstanding work.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/14/18 at 09:28 am EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
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Peter, Ed and Kah Kit, Thanks guys! So glad you guys enjoyed it. Cheers, Nick
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 08/14/18 at 6:57 pm EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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The snowy starkness here is great, Nick. You've got a fine collection of tree shapes with the mix of snowy and dark uncoated trunks. I like the subtle hints of color as well. This is a fine invitation to explore a snowy woodland.
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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on 08/15/18 at 12:29 pm EST
Registered on 04/01/10, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments
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This is pretty cool Nick. I like how the colors and tones are subtle, and also how the snow covered branches and grasses make a myriad of sizes, textures, and directions.
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Comment posted by Genny K. on 08/16/18 at 01:04 am EST
Registered on 06/05/06, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments
Wow. I really like this. You are GOOD at finding compositions in scenes like this. It's flat out mesmerizing for me. It's like a song that you really like that you don't want to end. There is a quiet calm here that really pulls me in.....then, as some else said, you see the details and it gets even better.
You're setting the bar kinda high for this coming winter season!!!!!!!!
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/16/18 at 1:50 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
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Mark, Doug and Genny, Thank you so much for your thoughts on this. So glad you liked it. Cheers, Nick
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on 08/17/18 at 10:38 am EST
Registered on 08/23/10, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
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Another great image. I really like this one. I could see it blown up really big and hanging on the wall some where. pYou have made something beautiful out of a seen that could be chaotic.
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The mountains and the seashore scream at you, but the prairie whispers and you have to stop and listen.
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 08/19/18 at 12:07 pm EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
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What a marvelous image! This winter forest scene looks so inviting. The snow covered branches and the soft light have resulted in pure magic. I am also enjoying the composition, which provides structure and purpose without being overbearing.
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/20/18 at 5:43 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
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Richard and Anil, Thanks so much guys! Really appreciate getting your thoughts. Nick
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/22/18 at 7:17 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
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Thanks Paul... Nick
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.......wonderful winter scene, Nick.
