Shift change

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 15, 2010165 views21 comments

As winter is getting ready to take stage here in my country, I'm posting this shot taken in the last day of my Swiss trip. After Andreas left in the morning, I spent the entire day exploring a small area just outside Zermatt. There were a few moments of fleeting, beautiful light, like this one, that gave me the opportunity to capture the mix of autumn and winter. Hope you like it.

If you have some time to kill, I invite you to check out all the images from this great adventure. Thanks.

450d, 70-200
There is a larger version too

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on November 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

totally sweet! love the contrasting textures and opposing diagonal lines

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Beautiful image, I love the split here between autumn and winter. The detail in the large version is amazing. Good work.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 15, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Fantastic! I love how the two slopes capture winter and fall. Fascinating idea and great execution.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on November 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM

Love the mix of layers and colors here, creates a really nice comp. Well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 15, 2010 at 12:58 PM

This is really cool, Dorin. Lots of great fall color on the two slopes and then the hint of winter in the background. I love the background trees, btw, and I think they make the image.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 15, 2010 at 1:18 PM

I like this a lot, Dorin. The background trees are outstanding and really make this work.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on November 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Wow, I love the layers in this, the snow covered trees in the shadowed background are very nice.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM

Dorin,

So glad I opened this one as it certainly exceeds what I thought the thumbnail would bring. I love the juxtaposition of the cold, frost laden background with the warmth of the trees up front. Excellent capture.

Lon

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Comment posted by Eric Good on November 15, 2010 at 3:01 PM

Interesting mix of elements captured here. I particularly enjoy that the placement of that darker slab of rock in the UL third and how it ties brighter area in with the darker bg. Well done!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 15, 2010 at 3:35 PM

This is genius, Dorin. I remember looking at these slopes when I was on the train back to Täsch and found them very interesting as well. You made something special of this subject for sure.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 15, 2010 at 8:55 PM

Gorgeous, Dorin. Love the combination of cool winter and warm fall colors.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 15, 2010 at 10:23 PM

Stark and beautiful with a splash of color Dorin! Excellent capture! No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 15, 2010 at 10:49 PM

Hi Doran

This is an incredible composition. The landscape has a 3D effect.. You have capture the depth and form of this scene marvelously

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 15, 2010 at 10:51 PM

This is excellent, and very effective! I hope you put on the 70-200 and zoomed in on one of those background trees too though.

Chris

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 15, 2010 at 10:52 PM

Pretty neat, Dorin. I like the negative/positive sense to the frame. Very dynamic as a result.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 16, 2010 at 1:14 AM

A very good "isolation" shot Dorin. Very interesting texture in the rocks. The snow on the larches is very nice too. Good work!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 16, 2010 at 1:15 AM

brilliantly seen! the warm and cold interplay, enhanced by converging lines works wonders.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 16, 2010 at 6:20 AM

Love this image of the transition of seasons, Dorin. Doesn't get any better!

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on November 16, 2010 at 6:25 AM

Great lines and I love the contrasting colours!

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Comment posted by Ron Pederson on November 16, 2010 at 5:13 PM

Nice composition and super details; the lighting change between the FG and BG is a great element and the frost/snow on the trees sets it apart. Good job.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 16, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Definitely a winner, Dorin! I love the angled comp and great mix of seasons.

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