Happy Birthday, Carl

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 11, 2009610 views29 comments

I just realized Carl Sagan would have been 75 on Monday. Sorry I missed that rememberance, so that one is for him.

I posted this shot, horizontally, shot with my digital camera a couple of weeks ago. Sure enough, the 4x5 was sharper.

I also shot this with the 8x10, but the lens I have there is not as relatively wide as the 90mm on the 4x5, so this one seems slightly better.

I promise to move on and find another location to shoot!!!! :)

Toyo 45CF, Velvia 50, 90mm Schneider, 12 seconds at f-45.

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Larry Reitz on November 11, 2009 at 6:13 PM

An absolutely gorgeous scene with flawless exposure. I'm not sure about the tree on the right side, but, hey it was there and you had your tripod hole secured.. I like the somewhat darker tones compared to the previous post. Well done.
Larry Reitz

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Michael,

An absolutely stunning photo. What a difference bewteen the digital and the 4x5. And Velvia did its job very well in this light. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Will Campbell on November 11, 2009 at 6:29 PM

Gorgeous image! Love the contrasts

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Comment posted by Rodney Dugmore on November 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Very nice Michael.
Love the details and colour.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 11, 2009 at 6:43 PM

This is simply spectacular!
The autumn colors, the lichen encrusted boulder and that shelf/ledge in the river are especially appealing. You might consider cropping the right side just a bit to enclose the framing of the image with that tree trunk, but that's a real minor point.
Well done, Michael!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 11, 2009 at 6:45 PM

This is sweet, MH. A very pretty scene. Nice work!!!

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Comment posted by Michael Hardeman on November 11, 2009 at 6:51 PM

Yes, sorry, Larry. I know I hogged this spot for over an hour, but I finally DID leave in time for others to shoot it for an hour or so! If it's any consolation, I had to wait behind this guy at Antelope Canyon once while he shot all the good stuff, then moved along when the light got crappy! Happens all the time! :)

Thanks, all. I know the right tree might need to be cropped. I have a horizontal of this that doesn't have that problem.

Registered on November 26, 2005, 150 Posts, 233 Comments

Comment posted by Sarah Marino on November 11, 2009 at 6:57 PM

A very beautiful image, for sure. I especially like how the foliage from the trees on the left weaves throughout the image. I agree with the suggestions about a crop on the right side. The water in the main cascade looks a little hot, but that could be my monitor. Thanks for sharing this wonderful image.

Registered on November 10, 2008, 23 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

Lovely, Michael! You certainly have done autumn justice. I'm
wondering if you've given any consideration to cropping out the
tree trunk on the right. That's just my small nit. Nevertheless,
this is grand, and I would like to see it as a print. There's a
great deal happening here, and for me, all of it is good. The
creek rocks provide great shapes, particularly in the FG, and
the colors are superb without being overpowering.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Hardeman on November 11, 2009 at 7:07 PM

Everyone is right about cropping the tree. I didn't think I could get away with it, but it works better....

Registered on November 26, 2005, 150 Posts, 233 Comments

Comment posted by David Page on November 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM

Beautiful shot. Love the dark waters and how it contrasts nicely with the fall color. Great image.

- DMP

Registered on April 15, 2009, 19 Posts, 199 Comments

Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on November 11, 2009 at 7:33 PM

I'm not sure if I would move on Michael. I think I might stay a while and enjoy God's beauty and Mother Nature's handiwork. And soak in the peace and serenity of this place. Gorgeous.

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Comment posted by Justin Peterson on November 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM

This is as perfect as a photo can get. Really. I love it.

Registered on January 20, 2008, 33 Posts, 298 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on November 11, 2009 at 7:44 PM

This is beautiful! Maybe just a shade dark for my taste, but wow, what a scene.

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Comment posted by Elliot Johnston on November 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM

Wow, love the colors and the shelf in the stream is awesome. The cropped verison looks great.

Registered on November 11, 2009, 23 Posts, 288 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 11, 2009 at 8:20 PM

A dreamy scene for sure - an absolutely beautiful photograph. As for the tree on the right, I would simply crop out the white water between the tree and the edge of frame and use it as a natural edge.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on November 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Very Nice! Gorgeous scene from the lacy looking leaves to the lichen on the rocks and that nice shelf waterfall. The composition leads the eye on a journey through the whole image.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 11, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Looks great in 4x5.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on November 11, 2009 at 9:50 PM

this image is a real treat - awesome!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM

Phenomenal image Michael. Incredible clarity, color, and contrasts. Superb, this is simply superb.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Giovanni Allievi on November 12, 2009 at 2:00 AM

Superb image, Michael.

Ciao.
Giovanni

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 12, 2009 at 8:02 AM

Beautiful scene for sure Michael, and grand color.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on November 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM

I do like the cropped version better but the beautiful fall colors and the exposure of the water around the falls make this a great picture either way.

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on November 12, 2009 at 11:53 AM

THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN YOUR 5Dii shot.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on November 12, 2009 at 12:32 PM

Great contrasts and color. I definitely think the crop is more effective. Well done.

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Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on November 12, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Classic, nicely done.

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Comment posted by Sandy Young on November 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM

wow. What color and sharpness. Great. Congrats

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 12, 2009 at 7:03 PM

Beautiful rich and contrasty feel to this Michael. I would crop the sliver of light between the tree and the edge on the right. Looks like rainy conditions - sure brought out the best of the place!

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Comment posted by Paulo A.Lopes on November 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM

Great Fall scene!

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