Veratrum II

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 23, 2010555 views39 comments

Posted a similar image to this last June. This is another veratrum or false hellebore grouping again found in Alaska in the spring a number of years ago. Tony Kuyper's masks were as always extremely valuable in processing the M1 scan. May be a little on the saturated side for some.
4x5, 210mm Sironar, 81C filter (was in open shade), Velvia.

Any suggestions or comments or ideas are really appreciated.

Large image provided

Thanks.

Comments

39 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Budde on April 23, 2010 at 12:53 AM

This doesn't even look real. One of my favorite images of all time, hands down. Wow!

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on April 23, 2010 at 1:17 AM

Vance,

I was going to say this has to be Velvia and I was right. Awesome green! Beautiful arrangement.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on April 23, 2010 at 1:26 AM

I could look at this for a long time Vance. Love all the detail and the image has such great depth. I think it would probably work as a B&W also. The thumbnail really stands out.

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Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on April 23, 2010 at 1:31 AM

The texture and depth of this is incredible. It makes me want to reach out and touch it.

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Comment posted by Larry Gloth on April 23, 2010 at 2:20 AM

Amazing color, light, and detail. Best of these that I have seen. Well done.

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Comment posted by Alessandro Carboni on April 23, 2010 at 2:48 AM

This photo is very inspiring
no advices from me
just Bravo!
aLe

Registered on January 21, 2010, 20 Posts, 98 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on April 23, 2010 at 4:06 AM

you're demanding comparison, vance, which leads to preferences being stated ... so here goes: my preference is for the darker, more muted treatment of the previous image. still, i am deeply envious and this is yet another superb image.

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Steve France on April 23, 2010 at 4:23 AM

magnificent Vance.... what a delicate and creative hand God has.

Im even kind of wanna say this is on par with Christopher Burketts image !

http://www.christopherburkett.com/photographs/large/gvlg.jpg

Registered on September 26, 2007, 89 Posts, 1477 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on April 23, 2010 at 7:04 AM

Wonderful colors and textures Vance, nice work.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on April 23, 2010 at 7:05 AM

Outstanding!

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Comment posted by Kevin Riggins on April 23, 2010 at 7:35 AM

I love the way this looks like a painting. Very nice.

Registered on March 22, 2010, 7 Posts, 22 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 23, 2010 at 8:07 AM

Never get tired of these types of shots. Wonderful color, detail and spacial placement. Would also be a good subject for b&w conversion.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on April 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

It is very saturated but it's so beautiful, I don't mind. I like it that way. The tonalities of the leaves are just great and I love those little brown/yellow highlights.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 23, 2010 at 9:16 AM

Magnificient Vance - I've seen this type of image before and they always grab me with the intensity of the color and the gracefulness of the arrangement. Well done.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on April 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM

Absolutely wonderful! The composition, colors and details are all spot on. Well done.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on April 23, 2010 at 9:36 AM

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on April 23, 2010 at 9:48 AM

Beautiful, Vance! I long to get an of false hellebore.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on April 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Beautiful color and detail. Viewing this image makes me feel relaxed.

Lovely, Vance.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 23, 2010 at 10:23 AM

Beautiful light, color, texture and comp. This is excellent work imo.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM

I loved the other one, and went back to it to compare, but this does seem to be even better! Not sure what it is but it has even more appeal for me. A bit more direct - I think you are a bit closer here which simplifies the comp. a bit more.

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Comment posted by Tyson Fisher on April 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM

Well done, Vance. This is awesome!

Registered on September 17, 2008, 44 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 23, 2010 at 2:48 PM

I just perused the comments and I can see that everyone likes this as much as I do. It's gorgeous.

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

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on April 23, 2010 at 4:10 PM

I like how clean this image is and how amazing the green is. Really beautiful image!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM

This better be in the book! Also hanging in a gallery somewhere.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 23, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Vance,

It's just not fair, almost photographically criminal. I bet you never got a comment like that before.

As already mentioned, I could stare at this for a long, long time. And I wish I had this in my portfolio.

Just stunning - no other words.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Bill Dark on April 23, 2010 at 6:58 PM

Incredible detail and color - one of the most enjoyable images I've ever seen! Stunning work, Vance.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 23, 2010 at 9:01 PM

In this image, saturation actually seems to create a sort of monochomaticity (how's that for a new word?). I really like the intensity. The sharpness and detail in this are just incredible. Well done, as always.

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Comment posted by Yan Zhang on April 23, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Vance, This is so nice! I was surprised that so many details you revealed on these leaves.

Registered on April 10, 2010, 28 Posts, 292 Comments

Comment posted by Pavel Cakl on April 24, 2010 at 3:12 AM

I do not know what to say. It is just so amazing. I like it very much.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 24, 2010 at 8:53 AM

This is spectacular Vance! It looks alive. The curves, superb detail, an light and shadows gives this a sense of motion. Beautiful work. BTW - I definitely like this version better.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on April 24, 2010 at 5:45 PM

It may be a little too saturated for me, but just a tad. What makes the image for me is the amazing shapes and textures of the leaves - really nice!

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on April 24, 2010 at 8:05 PM

This is sick....freakin good I'd say. Sensuous curves and the vibrant greens are electric.
Wonderful in all respects Vance

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on April 25, 2010 at 5:36 PM

lines, curves, colors are just stunning. would love to see this as a wall mural!!!!!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 25, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Outstanding, Vance!!! It is a beauty.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 25, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Nice!! Presentation is perfect. We may overdose on false hellebore this season, but this definitely has impact with the great light and comp!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on April 25, 2010 at 11:42 PM

A little late in expressing my gratitude for all the kind comments. Thank you very, very much.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on April 26, 2010 at 8:13 AM

Wicked 3d appearance. Great light and comp. Sure the detail on is nuts. Congrats :)

aF

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Comment posted by Helio Cristovao on April 26, 2010 at 10:43 AM

Awesome!!!

Unbelievable detail on the leaves, the plays of light and shadows, curves, stripes... You´ve really done a great job here!! Congrats. Vance!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Stunning - detail, light, textures, comp.

Sandy r

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