Flowers of August

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 22, 2010199 views14 comments

I made this image in August on a trip to the Sonora Pass country in the Sierra. With winter heading to the mountains, I reflect warmly on cool high mountain days and lush meadows.

Tachihara 4x5
210mm Symmar-S
Astia 100-F
f22-1/2 @ 2s
8/11/10

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 22, 2010 at 4:20 PM

This is wonderful. Great comp and very nice colors, not to mention what looks like amazing detail. Very enjoyable, Preston.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM

Beautiful little scene, Preston. Wonderfully done.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on October 22, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Im not sure but I suddenly feel at peace. Wonderful portrait here Preston

Thanks for sharing

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on October 22, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Very pretty. The blurred water isn't really to my tastes, as I'd have preferred it to be sharp like everything else is, but that's the sum of my nits. Well done overall.

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Comment posted by David Page on October 22, 2010 at 6:10 PM

Beautiful image!

Registered on April 15, 2009, 19 Posts, 199 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 22, 2010 at 8:23 PM

A beautiful slice of serenity, Preston!

Ed

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

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 22, 2010 at 8:37 PM

Your images are always elegant, and evocotice, Preston! I agree with Anthony, this makes me feel at peace.

Chris

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 22, 2010 at 9:03 PM

This is really nice Preston. Artfully composed - very impressive.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 22, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Real nice, Peston. It's a fine image.

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

Comment posted by Eric Good on October 22, 2010 at 9:53 PM

A lovely intimate Sierra scene. I really enjoy the color harmony captured here... good stuff!

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

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 23, 2010 at 4:23 PM

Preston,

You know I like this very much. I would echo my comments in CANP that IMO, I think it's a little on the bright side. I think by dropping the mid tones down just a tad, the colors would become richer - and without appearing too saturated or unnatural. This is a beautiful and quaint little scene that so much encompasses the essence of a place you call home.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on October 23, 2010 at 7:27 PM

It's a shame that a photograph like this can travel across the opening page of the ESS gallery receiving disappointingly little attention. It's well crafted composition and gorgeous subject leave a lasting impression on those that take the time to really see it, but the masses will miss the experience.

I only see room for mid-tone darkening in the central section of vegetation, if there's any need at all.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on October 24, 2010 at 12:23 PM

Nicely done, Preston, I remember this spot

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on October 24, 2010 at 12:51 PM

I still like this, Preston, no matter what forum it's in. Yes, it could be darker, but not necessary. There's a range of tolerance in which a few versions will all be acceptable.

Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments