Popcorn Tree Orchards

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 22, 20094,774 views15 comments

This has definitely been shot before. I was scouting conditions for some upcoming workshops I'm leading and noticed the conditions were perfect in this location. We don't often get clear days like this when the pear trees are at their peak bloom. I couldn't resist

5D Mark II
70-200L + Polarizer
0.6 sec, f/20, ISO 100

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on April 22, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Perfect conditions indeed. The jpeg compression isn't helping this out, but I expect it's flawless at full size. I much prefer looking at this instead of the blizzard outside my window right now.

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on April 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM

I see what you mean, there are some compression artifacts, unfortunately I had to compress this more than usual to get it under 200kb. Yes, the original is flawless. I'm very impressed with the 5D Mark II so far.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 22, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Wonderful conditions with all the elements perfectly placed in the frame.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 22, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Pretty close to perfection from what I can see.

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Comment posted by Richard Wong on April 23, 2009 at 2:22 AM

I love this. The light is perfect and complimenting the great composition.

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Comment posted by Kevin Hillegass on April 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Wow, Zack! Is this from this past weekend? We were in HR and saw Mt. Hood from Parkdale (we were on the train ride) and NOTHING was in bloom there. I'm surprised this field was. Do you mind emailing me where this is? I'm just curious which side has flowers right now.

Man, this, the Gorge, the tulips, flowers in PDX, it's all happening too fast!

I hope to be back in the Gorge next week, BTW.

Kevin

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on April 23, 2009 at 2:18 PM

Hey Kevin, this was taken on tuesday this week after the warm weekend. I'll email you the directions. This is in Hood River which is lower than Parkdale so it blooms a bit earlier.

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Comment posted by Aaron Ellingsen on April 23, 2009 at 3:49 PM

I'd dare anyone with a camera to stand in this spot and NOT take a photo. When all the elements line up as perfect as this, it would be a hard one to pass up. Well done.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM

Cool colors and scene. The mountain and barn sure look good.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Just lovely, and well composed.

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Comment posted by Sam Chrysanthou on April 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM

I'm with Kenn, I much prefer looking at this than the snow outside here in Alberta!

Lovely capture of a spring scene.

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Comment posted by Darwin Wiggett on April 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM

Flawless and really inspiring image. Fantastic stock shot. Darwin

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 27, 2009 at 11:14 PM

Zack: How perfect is this?! Fabulous scene superbly captured.>=))>

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on April 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Beautiful capture. Just great - congratulations.

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Comment posted by John Williams on May 4, 2009 at 9:02 PM

Belated congrats on an outstanding take of this iconic scene.

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