Yosemite Autumn #8

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 6, 2010419 views32 comments

Thanks for everyone's comments on my digi entry last week. Have no fear though, it's not too likely I'll slip away from my 4x5. That is unless somebody out there would care to donate a few grand to get my camera of choice... any takers?

I thought I was done with my autumn images from November, but all this frigid, white and frosty stuff recently has me longing for the warm tones of fall. Nothing to original here, but a favorite black oak of mine in El Capitan meadow with some nice back lighting. A wee bit of Orton to enhance the glow and some TK magic and I think this mid-day image came out pretty good. Would love to hear your honest thoughts.

Chamonix 4x5, Nikkor 210mm, V100f, f/22 @ 1/8s

Thanks! and Happy New Year everyone!

Lon

Comments

32 comments

Comment posted by Cory Tardiff on January 6, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Wonderful shot Lon, I love the contrast between the bright leafs and dark cliff in the backround.

Well done,
Cory

Registered on December 22, 2008, 18 Posts, 47 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 6, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Of course, with colors like that, you can't go wrong Lon. But, you want honesty, and you've set your bar pretty high with your Yosemite Oak images... I find the composition a little less focused than most of your work - I like a little more simplicity in the composition, which you get have typically accomplished with a stronger focus on trunks and branches. This image seems to be just about the mass of (beautiful warm, gold, and inviting) color. Happy new year, and hope it brings you some more productive trips!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 6, 2010 at 7:17 PM

The color and luminosity are just overhwelming. Grand work, Lon!

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on January 6, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Lon, I like the beautifully warm gold and inviting color, that's what those trees are saying and you have captured it perfectly, well done

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Derek Sedillo on January 6, 2010 at 7:47 PM

Another beauty Lon! The glow and color are excellent. You are the Yosemite Tree Man for sure.

You'll have to show me some time where the best trees are in this area.

This is the time of the year when it is good to try something different, especially with the new year and all right? So how about a little trip down to the coast and try your hand at seascapes or coastal abstracts. It is really gorgeous right now and closer than Yosemite for you. Plus I can take you to my 'secret spots.'

Think about it.

Hey maybe we will get Reno and few others together for a meetup at Garrapta or Point Lobos.

Derek

Registered on May 2, 2006, 37 Posts, 232 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on January 6, 2010 at 7:52 PM

Beautiful image, Lon. I rather like the composition of these beautiful and inviting colors. The touch of light on that golden grass also looks great to me.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on January 6, 2010 at 7:54 PM

Beautiful, Lon. Can't help you with the camera, but good luck with that.

Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 6, 2010 at 8:20 PM

Very nice, Lon, as always! IMO, Orton has killed way too many fine photos, but fortunately you were restrained in its use here

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Gabi Lach on January 6, 2010 at 9:12 PM

I cannot imagine any better detail than this, Lon. You are trying to tease us with some great autumn shot... Yes, it makes me love autumn, but winter still leads for me.

You sure know how to capture the majestic beauty of Yosemite. Looking at your image makes me feel like celebration of life, beauty and this park... great work!

Registered on May 1, 2007, 101 Posts, 3187 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on January 6, 2010 at 9:50 PM

This is gorgeous Lon! Incredible detail and color and the looming wall gives this a classic Yosemite feel. I really like this one!

Registered on January 31, 2006, 228 Posts, 3072 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 6, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Mid-day? Doesn't feel mid-day. Feels totally Overacker, though. I really like the wall-of-color in the foreground and the way it's framed by the wall of rock behind.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 6, 2010 at 10:07 PM

I really like this explosion of yellow and orange tones and light Lon. A wonderful break from the cold here too for sure. Detail is stunning in the larger view. Beautiful work once again. Happy New Year!

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on January 6, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Stunning, the warm backlight and contrast make it for me.

Registered on June 11, 2006, 113 Posts, 2116 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 6, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Hi Lon

I see a few tree trunks, But only one symetrical gorgeous mass of color and form.. The F.G and B.G balance very well.
Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 6, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Spectacular image Lon. The light and that glow paired with your composition make this phenomenal. Gorgeous.

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

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on January 7, 2010 at 12:31 AM

Love the colors, especially the blue wall in the background. Thanks for the warm image. As I'm writing this it is -18 F degrees outside.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 7, 2010 at 3:11 AM

This is another gem, Lon. There is a quiet and stately majesty that comes across very strongly.

One of these days I should head over to Livermore to see some of your prints in person.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 7, 2010 at 4:50 AM

You captured the essence of autumn, gorgeous color and composition, this really keeps me looking and enjoying this peaceful little scene. Beautiful work Lon, in every way.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Loulou Beavers on January 7, 2010 at 6:29 AM

Wow, amazing, just love the contrast between the bright colors and the background.

Registered on June 21, 2008, 73 Posts, 205 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on January 7, 2010 at 8:16 AM

Lovely autumn shot Lon. The backlighting really highlights the foliage, and I like the strong contrast with the dark trunks. I think your images have inspired me to take a trip to Yosemite this year... Nice work.

Registered on June 30, 2008, 203 Posts, 2641 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Wegemann on January 7, 2010 at 9:40 AM

This is really beautiful, Lon. Certainly one I'd like to see a large print of.

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on January 7, 2010 at 11:02 AM

The fall colors against the muted granite background are spectacular!! This probably needs to be seen huge to do it even more justice. Great image!

Jose

Registered on June 24, 2006, 267 Posts, 2273 Comments

Comment posted by Carsten Ranke on January 7, 2010 at 11:57 AM

The beautiful strong colors and color contrast male the shot, I love the cool blue hues of the background, against the golden tree colors.

Registered on May 31, 2007, 20 Posts, 411 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Feels more like an early morning or late afternoon shot than midday. The warm light/colors make this very peaceful and enjoyable.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Nicolas Belokurov on January 7, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Beautifull image Lon. I'm usually not a big Orton fan, but here it works just great.

Registered on July 22, 2009, 41 Posts, 533 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on January 7, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Wow, Lon, this is a nice dense chunk of golden color even for Yosemite.

I like how the right edge fades off into darkness!

SS

Registered on January 2, 2008, 360 Posts, 5321 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on January 7, 2010 at 12:53 PM

I like this one a lot Lon. Might become a favourite. Yes, nothing really special, but captured and presented with such a high quality. Particularly I like the contrast between the warm foliage and the blueish rock.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on January 7, 2010 at 1:19 PM

I like your tree! It looks even better with all that golden back lit light filtering in through the fall leaves. Nice job controlling all the highlights that must have been there. Mid day magic

Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laureys on January 7, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Lon, I Just love your fall pictures from Yosemite

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 7, 2010 at 9:34 PM

This looks really sweet, Lon.

- Dan

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Lon,

I love the fine detail throughout with the soft presentation.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Haskell on January 8, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Hi Lon, thanks for the welcome to the forum. This has a stunning feel to it with the tree shape and strong rock structure behind. From my perspective I would be interested in seeing this in b&w with a touch of Infrared. I bet this looks great on the lightbox.

Ian

Registered on October 30, 2008, 24 Posts, 673 Comments