Leaves and Stones

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 6, 2011289 views19 comments

This is an older image from 2006 that I recently rescanned and reworked. The leaves are Alder and Cottonwood. I really liked the patterns of the leaves scattered among the small stones.

Tachihara 4x5
180mm Fujinon
Velvia 100

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 6, 2011 at 11:54 AM

I like this very much. You have taken an easily overlooked scene and made it quite captivating.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on March 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

This is really nice, Preston. It would make a great print.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

I like it! The warmth is nice. I love the heart shape of alder leaves too. I can see a lot of details and elements of this that would really make an engaging print.

Chris

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

A remarkable intimate scene, I especially like the delicate reflexions in the lower half.

Peter

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 6, 2011 at 1:20 PM

I love these types of images, and this is no exception. Wonderful composition and clor - like Dan said, would make a great print.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

A very beautiful intimate scene. Great composition and beautiful colors as well

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM

Well seen and captured Preston. Intimate is the word I thought of as well. Excellent color throughout and nice work on the processing. A lovely fall image that indeed should make a great print. I'll look forward to seeing all your new prints!

Lon

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

Stunning image, Preston. The detail and color are really superb, and I love the blue reflections and how they complement the yellow. Feels like the viewer could reach in and touch these leaves. A large print has to be an amazing sight.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM

Brings me right back to late fall, when you can smell those beautiful decomposing colorful leaves. I think the blues in the reflection are key to holding my interest.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM

This is very nice. A 'slice of life' kind of feeling. The blues in the fg really work to keep the leaves from being redundant and the rocks add texture. nicely done

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 6, 2011 at 6:31 PM

Love the yellow leaves with that beautiful touch of blue reflection Preston. Fall is my favorite season so this speaks volumes to me. Beautiful autumn scene!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 6, 2011 at 7:17 PM

There's a lot of beauty in this chaos, Preston, and it would take a sharp eye to spit it in the field. It feels a bit over-exposed to me. It seems like the yellow colors would be a bit richer with a bit less exposure.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 6, 2011 at 7:40 PM

The touch of blue mixed with the yellows is really nice. I'll bet this looks great in print.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on March 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

The smattering of blue sky reflection really ties this scene of leaves and stones together nicely. This looks exactly as I would expect to see it wandering along the forest floor. Good stuff!

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Comment posted by Mohsen Al-Dajani on March 7, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Great shot, the leaves are inviting here.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on March 7, 2011 at 2:03 AM

Preston,

The luminance in the photo is incredible. I love the leaf patterns and the blue highlights of the reflected light.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 7, 2011 at 2:06 PM

Sweet! I can almost smell those leaves!!!

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Comment posted by Jason Blankenship on March 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM

You really have a way with these intimate scenes, Preston. Well done.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

Many thanks for your comments, everyone! I really appreciate it.

Tony--I went back to my master file and tweaked the brights of the leaves a bit using your luminosity masks. Thanks for the tip.

--P

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