Paradise

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 12, 2010321 views21 comments

That's what I think of when remembering this morning. Standing there alone(no other people) but with the company of 6 or 7 young bucks. They were romping around playing tag, and frolicking about. It was great to watch. They were actually ruining my comp, cause I don't have a fast long lense to form a comp around them. But eventually only two remained at a distance suitable for including in the scene. Intense spring greens emerge from the alders along the banks of the Merced, as Yosemite Falls thunders in the background. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for your thoughts. A larger version is included as well.

D200,
18-70mm,
1/10sec, F/8

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Matthew Goldsmith on July 12, 2010 at 9:47 PM

I love the green trees against the granite. Well done.

Registered on June 29, 2010, 37 Posts, 286 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on July 12, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Beautiful scene, Chris. I like the surging falls in the background and the deer in the meadow in the foreground. I'll bet that the scene is even better when printed large (assuming the deer are sharp). Thanks for sharing it.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on July 13, 2010 at 12:50 AM

Peaceful, poetic, and a little melancholy for me (knowing the amount of traffic this area gets). A classic and timeless image.

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 13, 2010 at 3:34 AM

Classic Yosemite, Chris--just spectacular!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on July 13, 2010 at 8:30 AM

Nice tree-line in the foreground and the depth created by the wall behind it. Overall a very pleasing shot, Chris.

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on July 13, 2010 at 8:56 AM

Classic Yosemite. I really like the shot and the variety of elements that you've captured. Processing looks perfect too.

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

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 13, 2010 at 11:01 AM

A very enjoyable view here, Chris. The larger version is a must see to really get the full impact. One of your best IMO.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on July 13, 2010 at 1:37 PM

A beauty Chris! There' something special about fresh green in spring and this image conveys this extremely well. Comp. is elegant and delicate as it has become your standard by now.

I know you go crazy now - but I witness some hint of your trademark color cast in this one. There is some cyan tint. It is more noticable on the granite. Overall this makes the color temp of this image a bit cold - too cold for its own good I think. But that's an easy fix.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Bruno Silva on July 13, 2010 at 2:33 PM

beautiful image, chris!! man, love the contrast between of the rock in the backround and the greens. lovely work/capture!!!!

Registered on May 6, 2009, 132 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on July 13, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Looks magical and peaceful. Truly a place where I want be now!

Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments

Comment posted by Mat Malone on July 13, 2010 at 5:10 PM

Hey Chris, beautiful comp. I love the way the trees and the granite play off each other. So much to look at in the large version. You have such a great eye for these scenes. But I agree w/ Dietrich about the white balance. I would also consider cloning out that stump in the lower right.

Registered on December 15, 2008, 91 Posts, 882 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on July 13, 2010 at 8:51 PM

I never get bored looking at Yosemite images. Nice!!!

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 13, 2010 at 9:18 PM

Without any sky, this takes on a whole new look, IMO. An absolutely excellent comp and the colors, like the blue in the stone, just make it better.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on July 13, 2010 at 9:25 PM

An absolute keeper Chris. I don't see a problem with the wb, it looks very realistic to me. Great job.

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

Comment posted by Eric Good on July 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM

This smacks of Yosemite in every way. No nits here... good stuff!

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

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Powerful comp here. Love that cascading waterfall in the background!

Mark

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 13, 2010 at 11:04 PM

Excellent sense of scale, that might not be there otherwise. The deers are just a great addition to the shot. Love those greens as well!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on July 14, 2010 at 1:53 AM

very good chris - i like this a lot. everything working here. i'd maybe be inclined to clone the stump in the FG. otherwise perfect!

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

Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on July 14, 2010 at 10:32 AM

I think it´s a simple but effective photo Chris, it works very well for me. Great work and processing.

Registered on July 22, 2009, 62 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 14, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Chris,

Yet another outstanding image from Yosemite. The combination of the spring greens and the power of the falls is a tough combo to beat - oh, just add some deer and there ya go!

I'm with a couple of the others about the color. It's not way off, but certainly on the cool side wih the blue/cyan in the cliffs. Otherwise, no doubt this is a keeper! A great addition to your growing collection.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on July 16, 2010 at 10:48 PM

Chris,
Wonderful capture. I love the way you've framed this image with the thin FG and deer. Its unique and it works for me. Nicely seen. Best Regards.

Registered on February 26, 2008, 54 Posts, 812 Comments