Fall on the West Branch

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 24, 2010745 views34 comments

This was shot a few yards from my last post. I didn't get around to posting it in October because at the time I was concentrating on the big, wide landscapes showing the touch of snow in the higher elevations that attracted me that day. I'm glad I revisited these unused images. It does not have a dramatic composition, but I really enjoy the details in this view. Thanks to all the NPN members whose work is helping me see and compose these mid-range images in addition to the wide views and macro shots I usually do.

West Branch of Ausable River, Adirondack Forest Preserve, NY
Canon 50D
Tamron 18-250 + Circ. Pol.
1/5 sec. @ f/9; ISO 100
Feisol Tripod; mirror up; release

Please see larger version.

(Posting between periods of the Canada/Russia Game)

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on February 24, 2010 at 9:31 PM

Absolutely superb work, Wayne. Phenomenal colors, love the detail in the water, that is really really nice! Shutter speed was chosen perfectly. Great work all around.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on February 24, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Nicely done Wayne. I do a lot of shots in this range, but I don't have any this good yet. I really like the way you handled the water, very nice.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 24, 2010 at 9:49 PM

Great fall color, and the comp is solid. A nice autumn portrait.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 24, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Fantastic color and motion from top to bottom Wayne! I like this.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on February 24, 2010 at 10:15 PM

Wonderful image Wayne, love the layers here and the water motion is perfect. Great colors as well. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Elliot Johnston on February 24, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Ahhh a welcome break from winter. Thanks for sharing

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

Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 24, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Nice capture of colors

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on February 24, 2010 at 10:42 PM

I really like this, Wayne. Very colorful and thanks for posting it a larger
version.

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

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 24, 2010 at 11:12 PM

Very nice Wayne. I think the color looks fantastic and the water is perfect IMO. Like this alot. I could look at the large version all night!

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on February 24, 2010 at 11:13 PM

Gorgeous image, Wayne. Absolutely flawless. Very natural with a beautiful blend of colors and fine details.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on February 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Well done. Love the water movement, rocks, beautiful fall colors,

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on February 25, 2010 at 4:14 AM

Beautiful fall colors, very well done, love this

Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Maklae on February 25, 2010 at 5:49 AM

Great colors, great contrast between the birches and foliage. Exposure for water spot on.

Registered on November 18, 2008, 170 Posts, 759 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Tate on February 25, 2010 at 6:03 AM

I love fall colors and whitewater and this is an awesome combination of the two. Very nicely done Wayne

Registered on December 11, 2004, 150 Posts, 1667 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Salge on February 25, 2010 at 7:14 AM

Love the color palate, the composition and the nice focal points in the birches! This is very fine!

Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on February 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM

Very nice Wayne, this is such a typical fall scene for much of the northeast, yet you've made it a very atypical and well-done image. Superb, nice to look at it.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 25, 2010 at 8:01 AM

Wonderful shot Wayne. I didn't see the first post, but this sure gives a nice boost on a cold day. Very nicely composed too.

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Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on February 25, 2010 at 9:34 AM

This is gorgeous, Wayne. I love the tranquil, autumn mood.

Lori

Registered on November 15, 2003, 90 Posts, 2033 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on February 25, 2010 at 10:13 AM

Lovely shot Wayne, hard to imagine the world could be so colorful right now. I love the birch trunks and the strong anchor they provide to all the amazing color. There are a couple of big ol' brown trout living in that eddy pool between the rocks. I know right where this spot is

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

Comment posted by Bruce Painter on February 25, 2010 at 10:28 AM

Looks great Wayne. Love the colors and the water is on the money.

Bruce

Registered on May 11, 2006, 50 Posts, 207 Comments

Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on February 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Wayne - very interesing image and comment. To me, the autumn season is all about these types of shot - mid to close up. I struggle to capture autumn majesty in wide shots - so nice to see that different perspectives exist. You can't go wrong with such rushing water and rocks with blazing color behind - the white trunks are a nice touch though

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Comment posted by Ian Haskell on February 25, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Beautiful

Ian

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

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on February 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM

Great veiwpoint Wayne! The open river with the trunks and foliage makes a great scene.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on February 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM

What a strong image, top to bottom. Comp, colors and exposure control all look great here. Beautiful work, start to finish!

Registered on March 17, 2007, 116 Posts, 4764 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Gloth on February 26, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Beautifully composed fall scene. The elements balance each other nicely and the color is outstanding.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on February 26, 2010 at 8:16 AM

Beautiful shot Wayne, and done to perfection. Take care.
John & Patty

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

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 27, 2010 at 2:58 PM

Wayne,

A little late to the party, but I just wanted to say what a striking and beautiful autumn image this is. I love the balance between the stream and autumn forest, and the detail is amazing. Perfect color and contrast too. Makes me long for those beautiful colors of fall and the crisp air.

Lon

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 1, 2010 at 3:08 PM

You've had this hanging around that long! Wonderful shot Wayne. Lovely color.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 2, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Absolutely great shot! Perfect colours and compositon.
Congrats on the EP.
D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 2, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Hi Wayne

Aldo Leopold said it right, Words can't describe the natural beauty of this presentation, Congrats on the E.P.
Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 3, 2010 at 12:41 AM

Congrats on the wonderful EP!
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 3, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Congrats on a well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on March 3, 2010 at 5:43 PM

What a beauty! Just a beautiful, intimate fall scene with awesome color. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 4, 2010 at 5:44 AM

Wayne, I love the deep warm autumn color you captured here, and the water movement is graceful and with a pleasing degree of sharpness/blur effect for my tastes. Good to see you get the EP for this fine work!

Thanks for comments on mine-- much appreciated!

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