On Your Marks...

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 14, 2010150 views6 comments

These two Big Leaf Maples were just about to kick into high gear color in the Yosemite Valley. They really caught my eye in this great reflected light coming off of El Capitan early one morning.

Your thoughts much appreciated.

4x5, 300mm, f32 at 4 sec on Fuji Provia 100F

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6 comments

Comment posted by Rick Gomez on December 14, 2010 at 8:44 PM

The lighting here is fantastic! I love that glow. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on December 15, 2010 at 1:43 AM

I like the dark background Youssef.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 15, 2010 at 11:01 AM

This is really sweet, Youssef! Love the light and colors. I might burn down the brighter background tree, middle upper left, but minor nit. Pretty scene.

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Comment posted by Robert Stough on December 15, 2010 at 11:56 AM

I think this is really a beautiful shot. The glowing light on the trees is just wonderful and the deep shadows of the background add a great sense of depth and mystery. Very nice work.

Registered on November 20, 2010, 26 Posts, 273 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on December 27, 2010 at 1:37 PM

This si truly nice, Youssef. The light and color are wonderful. I agree with Harley regarding the suggested burn. Also, I think the bottom is just a bit too tight. Very well done!

It's pretty obvious to me that the CANPers who visited The Valley this fall had a very productive time there!

--P

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Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on January 2, 2011 at 10:34 PM

Youssef,
Wonderful image. The exposure is spot on and the colors are fantastic. The crop seems just a little tight to my eye, but still a very sweet image. Best Regards.

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