Safe Arbor (w/rpst)

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 20, 2010146 views13 comments

With the ice slowly melting around it, a tree remains partially flooded as the sun sets from behind. Just liked the levels of the forest BG, the ice, then the top-lit tree and the reflection in the water in the FG. Shot with a Nikon D60 (finally) w/ DX55-200mm lens, oops, image stats to follow. Thanks for looking and any C&C.

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13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 20, 2010 at 8:13 AM

f-5.6, 1/80th at 100mm...

EDIT: The data I got from PS was all wrong, well mostly.

ISO-140
1/500th sec.
f-5.6

Sorry!

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

Comment posted by Reed Bowman on March 20, 2010 at 9:11 AM

Bill: the water, ice, and dark woods create some interesting patterns,,,just not sure about the top of the tree extending into the woods

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 20, 2010 at 9:30 AM

Hmmm, interesting point Reed. Not sure, but I think I kind of like the top lit by the sun and just poking into the wooded area. I wish more that all the little scrub branches and bushes were not there, but...

BTW, technical help here. I was using this D-60 for only the 2nd or 3rd time. I was really hoping for some common mersenger ducks to fly in or out, so I had the Manual setting set up for that. I just switched to auto for some other scenics like the one above. Photoshop tells me the ISO value is 9,984!?? Is that even possible??? It may be a very simple answer, but I am far from technically savvy. Thanks!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM

I like the perceived simplicity of this scene, even though when you start studying it, there is more than originally meets the eye. For me the key area of interest is mid to upper frame and I find the more rippled water at the bottom of the frame to be somewhat distracting. I like the way the bare branches stand out from the BG, even in the darker area. Beautiful subtle color in the snow.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 20, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Thanks Bill, the light was just about right I guess. Maybe a little later a bit better.

I see what you are saying about the ripples. Good point!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Bill C took the words right out of my mouth.... Love the top 2/3 though!

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

Hey Stan, I'm always glad to hear your feedback. Yeah, wish that water was glass smooth.

Here is a crop of most of the bottom squaring it off. I'll let you folks be the judge!! Thanks again.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 20, 2010 at 9:15 PM

This works well, Bill. The dark background make for strong emphasis on the foreground tree and water. Very interesting layers used in this comp. The colors and sharp edges make for god separation.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 21, 2010 at 7:56 AM

I love the simplicity of the scene.The "repost" comp works well for me.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 21, 2010 at 7:43 PM

The repost works very nicely, Bill. I really like the layers in this scene.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 22, 2010 at 12:05 PM

Thanks Ed, Tony & Bill again, I like the repost as well, but still like the verticality of the original. Appreciate the feedback!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM

Bill,

Nice job of isolating this and excellent layers of light from bottom to top, including the highlighted branches at the top of the tree. The crop works very well, but I also liked the oringal - sans the little twigs in the LLC.

Nicely seen and captured.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 22, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Thanks Lon, my sentiments exactly--especially about the twigs/brush in FG.

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