The Stash

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 22, 2010216 views17 comments

I found this cache of pinecones, probably gathered by a Red Squirrel, in Rocky Mountain National Park last Monday. It was well into the woods as Mother Nature had called and I was answering when I came upon this great arrangement. I did not add anything in the shot, but did remove one small twig laying on top that detracted. I doubt any artist could assemble this as well as the squirrel did.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Glad you didn't "add anything"!

Nice arrangement, well in focus. Techs?

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

Thanks, Phillip.
5d, 28-135 at 99mm, .8sec., f/11, iso100, tripod, shutter release.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on January 22, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Interesting to learn that a squirrel did this. Makes me think about my endevours arranging stuff to get a composition...

This has a bit too much of an yellow/orange tint for me, but except for that color issue, I find this very appealing.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on January 22, 2010 at 11:38 AM

man, the squirrel is quite an artist. it´s well arranjed for sure. very natural, I like the colors and textures here. wouldn´t mind seeing some more contrast, let´s see if others agree. nicelly seen and done morris....

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Comment posted by Rick Gomez on January 22, 2010 at 11:50 AM

I wasn't crazy about it on the thumbnail, but it looks great larger... It would probably make a great impression in a gigantic print.
Cool shot, Morris!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 22, 2010 at 12:05 PM

Nice intimate scene Morris. I like the textures and earthy colors.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Great eye and capture Morris, very well done

Bob

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on January 22, 2010 at 1:18 PM

Very neat collection that you found. And, of course, glad you didn't add anything two it

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM

I see a mouse "poo" on the side.
Lovely presentation...

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on January 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Very nice find, Morris. I like the arrangement. The image looks a little warm overall - I wish there were some interaction with cooler colors here.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 22, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Id keep it warm, the strength of the shot is the almost monochrome appearance IMO. Great find, Morris!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 22, 2010 at 7:11 PM

I agree this is a very nice arrangement and nicely captured as well.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM

Hi Morris

very nice detail and lines, Its amazing to see how nature can amaze us. By the way , give this squirrel my E mail address... I need professional help on my arrangements.

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 22, 2010 at 11:15 PM

This is a nice find Morris. That squirrel does good work, as you did also. I like it as is.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 22, 2010 at 11:50 PM

That squirrel has talent. Overall the image feels a bit flat, but contrast can be quite subjective in any image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 23, 2010 at 2:06 PM

This forum has as many comedians as photographers.

I am now sympathizing more with Ian Plant and his found bark and leaves arrangement post of his some time back. Now we all know he arranged his, right Ian? But I swear the only thing I touched was a twig on top.

It seems to be a split on the color as is or maybe too warm, and a consensus on maybe more contrast.

Thanks to all of you, your time and your comments are appreciated greatly.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on January 24, 2010 at 2:22 PM

Good eye Morris, love little scenes like this. Beautiful work.
John

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