Swamp Lantern

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted July 4, 201048 views9 comments

ISO 800, 70-200L at 180mm, f4, 1/400s, blended texture

I was trying to think of a way to maybe somehow bring some respect to this plant that's got a bad rap because of it's odour. As I understand it, skunk cabbage is an important plant in the bear's diet early in the spring as it aids with the detoxification after hibernation. I wonder if this is true?

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9 comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on July 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM

Very nice texture and tone.

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Comment posted by Cynthia Crawford on July 4, 2010 at 8:31 PM

Very nice, almost mysterious look about it- quite a respectable transformation.

I've heard that about bears too. It's also one of the first greens they can find in the spring.

Registered on July 2, 2010, 4 Posts, 14 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on July 5, 2010 at 12:51 AM

Doug, the thumb-n does no justice to this. The few views might have as much to do w/the empty spaces in the dark. The execution of light and shading is excellent and your choice of texture works. Really an antique feel to this.

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on July 5, 2010 at 7:37 PM

Really nice texture and beautiful palette. The brown vignette background reminds me of a Rembrandt painting. Great processing.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 5, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Don't know if it's true or not Doug but I certainly like the image. Beautiful processing.

Pat

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Comment posted by David Cobb on July 6, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Beautifully framed flowers and the rustic touch does this wonders. I love to photograph skunk cabbage, and you've really done well with this one.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on July 7, 2010 at 12:01 PM

I like the composition and the textures and tones work well here

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 7, 2010 at 9:58 PM

This is just sweet!

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Comment posted by Doug Keech on July 9, 2010 at 12:58 AM

Thanks everyone for all your comments!

Doug

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