Gallery: LandscapePosted November 17, 2009159 views20 comments
On this evening, I was privy to a most interesting event. I captured cottonwoods cavorting under the moonlight in Colorado.
Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,
Morris
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20 comments
Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 17, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Excellent!
What a wonderful, crookedy (yet graceful) old grove of trees you found.
They really do appear to be dancing in the moonlight. I like the fact that you were able to get such great detail, too.
One of your best, Morris!
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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM
"Well it's a marvelous night for a moondance"
One of my all-time favorite songs. Nicely done, and nicely titled.
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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on November 18, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Love how the cottonwoods are bending into the image and the nice yellow moon with a blue sky. Nice work.
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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 18, 2009 at 5:10 AM
Beautiful job Morris, I like everything about it, including the title.
John
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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on November 18, 2009 at 7:09 AM
this is great, morris. as mentioned, the title fits the image like a glove. love these twisted trees and how they bend over each other, like a dance, as you´re title suggests. I guess the moon does the rest. great comp, morris.
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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on November 18, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Nice work Morris, really like the comp here with that bending trunk. Great job keeping details in the trees as well.
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 18, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Great capture Morris and a fitting title. Nice detail in the trunks and I like the contrast of the branches against the sky. Nice work.
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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on November 18, 2009 at 8:34 AM
This looks interesting and unique to me--good eye, Morris.
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 18, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Very nice Morris, you handled this very well. Good job
Bob
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Comment posted by Chris White on November 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Morris,
Wonderful exposure, here.
Chris
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Comment posted by Nick Moore on November 18, 2009 at 9:29 AM
What an interesting shape those Cottonwood branches have, excellent composition Morris!.
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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on November 18, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Nice one, Morris. Kind of misterious looking, I think. Well exposed and composed. I like it.
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM
This is awesome, Morris! There seems to be a touch of yellow in the moonlight--im curious how this would look if that were neutralized to pure white. Not sure it would improve things--just curious
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 18, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Morris,
The detail and available light is wonderful on the trunks of the cottonwoods and the blue is wonderful. I don't mind the centered moon, especially since the main story for me is the detail and lighting on the cottonwoods. Well seen and executed.
Lon
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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM
I really like this. Well seen.
- Dan.
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Comment posted by Wade Hardy on November 18, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Really cool shot! This is exactly what i love about cottonwoods - the graphic lines created by the trees are excellent.
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Comment posted by John Williams on November 18, 2009 at 12:25 PM
No nits Morris! The arch really makes it sing.
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM
This is way cool, Morris. The graceful curves of the trees make for fascinating lead in lines to the moon. I really like this peaceful quiet scene.
Ed
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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on November 19, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Hey Morris,
That curved cottonwood really anchors the comp here. Im really enjoying the brightness of the scene. The cottonwoods have that cool branching that almost looks hairy. Its almost as if the trees are embracing the moon. Well put together and a fine image.
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Comment posted by Art Escobado on November 20, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Man, Morris you consistently impress me with your compositional aptitude-
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Comments
20 commentsWhat a wonderful, crookedy (yet graceful) old grove of trees you found.
They really do appear to be dancing in the moonlight. I like the fact that you were able to get such great detail, too.
One of your best, Morris!
One of my all-time favorite songs. Nicely done, and nicely titled.
John
Bob
Wonderful exposure, here.
Chris
The detail and available light is wonderful on the trunks of the cottonwoods and the blue is wonderful. I don't mind the centered moon, especially since the main story for me is the detail and lighting on the cottonwoods. Well seen and executed.
Lon
- Dan.
Ed
That curved cottonwood really anchors the comp here. Im really enjoying the brightness of the scene. The cottonwoods have that cool branching that almost looks hairy. Its almost as if the trees are embracing the moon. Well put together and a fine image.