Leaners II

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 13, 2011179 views15 comments

This is the same view as my last post, "Leaners" (see my comment below for a crop of that post) -- but it was taken seven years later. After trying for several years, I could not find the same snow conditions, but I like the vertical reflections in this one. I compared the two shots and noticed that the foreground tree is leaning eight degrees more this year than it was in 2004. I wonder how long it will take to become a bridge across the brook.

Canon 50D
Sigma 17-70mm.
2 sec. @ f/16; ISO 100
Tripod on snowshoes; 2-sec. timer

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Here's the same place seven years earlier, when the foreground tree was not leaning quite so much. (A crop of my last post, "Leaners" )

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Comment posted by Robert Stough on March 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Very nice shot, Wayne. Those soft reflections leading into the forest and glowing snowbanks make for a beautiful and serene winter landscape.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

The river and the leaning tree act like a portal to pull me into the scene. I think this place got better with time . . . or maybe that's you who's improving

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM

I love the reflection Wayne and the snow covered trunks A very tranquil and enjoyable scene. Th B&W post has different mood but also enjoyable. I especially like the light and shadow play in the B&W.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM

A very beautiful winter scene, Wayne. I like the reflections too. This nice combination of snow, trees and creek are wonderful. I like this one alot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 13, 2011 at 7:08 PM

I really like this view here. Nice comp and conditions. Well done.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM

What a wonderful scene, the leaning trees act like a cathedral for the stream and the whole scene makes me long for a quiet snowshoe walk on fresh snow. Great job. The b&w version is also great, but I find the open stream more inviting.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Wayne:
You have really captured the tranquil mood and stillness of this place. It must be wonderful just to sit here quietly and contemplate. I can see why you keep returning to this spot and wish I could be there too.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM

This is beautiful Wayne - love the placid water and the green in the BG. Looks like a great day to be out!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM

Great image. Nice reflections. The leaners actually 'frame' the creek which adds another layer to the overall image. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 14, 2011 at 1:38 AM

Love the lines of the trees and the subtle reflections. Your image has a wonderful, quiet feel. Really nicely done.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 14, 2011 at 6:54 AM

I agree with Bill--beautiful! Great lines and i love the low perspective here.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on March 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

Nice shot Wayne, I really like the leaning trees, and the fresh snow coating everything is great. What stream is this?

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

nicely captured. The comp flows well and you handled the highlights pretty well on this.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

Thanks Folks,
ZACK: This is a sand-bottom section of Gasher Brook, an little stream in the Daketown State Forest, not far from Lake Desolation Road. The problem with getting to it in the winter is that there is no place to park. I used my 4WD to "dig out" a spot in the snow banks. Got luck this year, and did not have to dig out.

I'm guessing your shot is one of the tribs to the Hudson around Warrensburg, right?

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