Washington Color

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 20, 2010293 views26 comments

I interrupt my regular scheduled upload of large quantities of New England fall color images to present a ray of hope from the Pacific Northwest. As we all wait for fall to arrive (if it even does) in the Columbia River Gorge and elsewhere in the usual PNW spots, I found this grove of trees in the Wenatchee State Forest and couldn't believe I was in Washington State. Too cool!

Canon 7D
Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS
ISO 100, f/16, 0.8 sec.

Of course compression is a killer, view larger image for less compression.

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on October 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM

A very elegant composition with beautiful, natural looking colours. A treat for the eye.
I would just correct the very light perspective distortion and call it perfect.

Paolo

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Comment posted by Zach Ehlert on October 20, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Wow, great shot. Love the simple repetition of the trees and the variety color.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 20, 2010 at 2:34 PM

I checked the large version - what a difference. The colours and luminosity make the image come to life! I really like the subject matter and how you arranged it. Very nice work Justin!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Really nice fall scene, Justin. I like the warm colors alot, along with a pleasing comp.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on October 20, 2010 at 3:04 PM

Lovely, Justin! It has enchanted feeling to it. Who needs the NE color with this hanging around?

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Comment posted by Keith Tate on October 20, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Beautiful shot Justin, very nicely done

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Larger version looks really good. Your initial image is definitely a victim of compression. Excellent work and good hunting. The color range is exquisite and the comp is well chosen. Good work!

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Comment posted by Joseph Rossbach on October 20, 2010 at 3:49 PM

super awesome!!!

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on October 20, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Beautiful

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Comment posted by Fran Gallogly on October 20, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Looks better than the color here in the East. I think it's been too dry this summer for a great display. Lovely image!

Registered on January 11, 2010, 3 Posts, 19 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 20, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Outstanding image, Justin! This is a beaut!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 20, 2010 at 6:39 PM

Love the contrast of the white trunks and foreground reds Justin! Absolutely beautiful!

....and hey there is nothing wrong with NE fall colors......

or Atlantic Canada either..... or any where for that matter...... the reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. It is all wonderful. My favorite time of year!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Beautiful, Justin. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 20, 2010 at 7:22 PM

One of your best Justin! Amazing color considering what a lot of the area is seeing, and you put the elements together perfectly. The detail in the larger version is very nice.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 20, 2010 at 7:36 PM

Sweet comp. I love the layered color and graphic nature of the trunks.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on October 20, 2010 at 8:36 PM

Nice capture Justin, nice comp with the white trunks and the mix of reds and yellows is very nice. Well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Edward Nunez on October 20, 2010 at 8:52 PM

Beautiful... I love it! ... I just wish I had taken it

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 20, 2010 at 9:23 PM

Too cool is right. Wenatchee NF has wonderful Fall color, and this is a great photo of it– comp and light and color all just wonderful. I'm glad to see it; this year is proving to be a little difficult in finding color. Ah, patience...

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Great find, Justin. Nice presentation too.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 20, 2010 at 10:47 PM

Very well crafted image! I like the comp as well as your treatment of the light and color.

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Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on October 20, 2010 at 10:50 PM

Great shot Justin. Great composition, and the detail in the large version is outstanding. Love the splash of red at the bottom.

Wayne

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 20, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Man, you're killin' it with these last few. This one is amazing as well. The stark white trunks with the bit of black really contrast well with the reds, and other colors. Really nice arrangement too!

Chris

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 20, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Way to find some a great mixture of color Justin!

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on October 20, 2010 at 11:56 PM

Yep, this one is a real winner. Glorious colors, lovely composition, beautiful trees - it's all there, Justin.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 21, 2010 at 11:08 AM

This is very nice Justion. A wonderful collection of elements but it doesn't appear too chaotic at all. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on October 21, 2010 at 11:10 PM

Love this! Great array of colors and strong white verticals, sure would like to see a larger version of this one.

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