Ballad

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 2, 2011262 views25 comments

Saw this scene while trekking in central Illinois on a very foggy/raining evening..
I visualized the curves of the trees and the mist as an elaborate ballad performance of nature.. is the patten visible ?..comments/feedback appreciated... Thanks..

Shot with a
7D
Sigma 70-300 apo
F/11 1/500, ISO 100

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 2, 2011 at 2:17 AM

Manoj, the pattern is so visible. This is just really incredibly beautiful.

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on March 2, 2011 at 3:10 AM

This is gorgeous Manoj. Well seen, well executed.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on March 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

I find this style of shot very intriguing. I think the density of trees and the amount of twisting is perfectly selected to balance light with dark.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on March 2, 2011 at 7:20 AM

Strange and interesting - nice play with the tones.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

I like the echo of the strongly forked fg tree by the central bg tree. You can almost feel the rhythm in this image. Very well done

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on March 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM

Wow, I love the mood here. The twisted shapes and shades of grey are fascinating. I'm curious where you shot this - I live in Arizona now but I'm from central Illinois.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM

Very nice, Manoj. Great use of fog-light.

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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on March 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

Definitely one of the best executed shots of this type I've seen

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on March 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Fantastic view Manoj, you've definitely found a pattern and tamed the chaos here. It's great to see so many different styles and individualism.

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Comment posted by Manoj Vallati on March 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Thanks guys for the feedback..
This scene was shot on a trail in Robinson park ( Peoria park district), Peoria....this was on top of the hill where the fog was at its thickest..

Registered on February 24, 2011, 49 Posts, 148 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Ropelato on March 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Great tones, lines, curves and "rhythm" here. The mood in this shot is great. Very nice find and execution

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 2, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Very graphic and rhythmic. The "movement" of the trees and light are captivating and draw me into the scene.

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Comment posted by Jason Kim on March 2, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Beautiful, ghostly image. I would take a tiny crop off the right side, so that you don't have that solid strip of black along the edge, but that is a minor nit. This is a pleasure to look at.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on March 2, 2011 at 10:33 PM

The patterns of the branches are wonderful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

This is wonderful, Manoj. The reaching layered shapes create a sense of disquiet.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 3, 2011 at 1:38 AM

Spooky and amazing.

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Comment posted by Jim Lou on March 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM

Very disturbing and bleak photo...I like it.....

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on March 3, 2011 at 3:34 PM

very ethereal and moody, loving it!

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on March 3, 2011 at 7:06 PM

Great eye!

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Comment posted by Manoj Vallati on March 4, 2011 at 12:18 AM

Thank you guys for the feedback appreciate it

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Comment posted by Terry Jung on March 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Fantastic mood here, love this exposure. Great !

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Manoj,

I had to comment on this before it got too late. This is fabulous. Wonderful, eerie and mysterious mood; a performance indeed. Excellent! No nits or suggestions.

Lon

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Comment posted by Vijay Raj on March 4, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Love how the lines make the image, the misty feel softening the lines adds a aura of mystery. Great seeing this.