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A Happy Happy Place!
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A Happy Happy Place!

by Chris Chamberlain

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 13, 2011482 views23 comments
Another from last fall that I never got around to posting. Bishop Creek near where it comes out of South Lake. Larger version included, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

D200,
18-70mm,
2.2sec, F/13,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

23 comments
Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on September 14, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Excellent comp, gorgeous colors and wonderful flow to the water, well done :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments
Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on September 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Chris,
I know this place well. Your image captures the feel and texture of the place. Very nicely composed. Best Regards.
Registered on February 26, 2008, 54 Posts, 812 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Atencio on September 14, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Was just up here this past weekend, and definitely felt like fall was on the way! I love how the fall colors frame this smooth flowing creek so well, beautifully composed.
Registered on June 23, 2009, 21 Posts, 422 Comments
Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on September 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Definitely enjoying this one. Simple but works well.

aF
Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
Comment posted by Ester van Dam on September 14, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Perfect autumn feeling, love it!
Registered on August 30, 2011, 50 Posts, 103 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on September 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Great diagonal river through the frame. Nice SS effect on the water. TFS
Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments
Comment posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Beautiful shot, colors and comp here Chris! Well done.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 41 Posts, 608 Comments
Comment posted by Gino Cortez on September 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Nice comp, color, and lighting. I also like what you've done with the river, ie: the motion, leading line, and color! :toast:
Registered on November 23, 2010, 57 Posts, 396 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I can't believe you never got around to posting something this beautiful. This is a knockout Chris. The way the the most colorful tree is positioned at the head of the stream works out perfectly - draws your eye right there! Great work.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on September 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful scene. I'm so looking forward to fall in the Sierra. There's nothing better than a cool morning hike with fall colors.
Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Fairly outstanding, Chris! Glorious color, great comp, marvelous light, superb processing, all equal a real piece of art. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on September 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Very nice work! Draws the eye right in. Love the framing of all the yellow!
Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Very nice, Chris. The yellow certainly keeps my eyes moving and enjoying the scene.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Danny Laureys on September 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM
Excellent, will miss this place. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 5, 2008, 590 Posts, 1261 Comments
Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on September 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM
I'm glad you shared this one with us. It's fantastic and makes me wish for autumn shooting conditions to come sooner. :toast:
Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Duval on September 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Chris,

One thing that most struggle with is a consistent style. Across all of your scenes there's always a Chamberlain signature, the word I'm thinking is lyrical. A flow, a movement compositionally through the frame that reminds me of a musical score. :biggrin: I don't know if I've gotten that consistency in my images but I'm pretty sure you have. If this is from the CANP gathering, then I would have a hard time sifting through all of the amazing images from that weekend.

Congrats,

Paul
Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 15, 2011 at 1:16 AM
Thanks guys!

Paul,

Thanks alot. I've been wanting to know if I have a recognizeable style to my images/comps. I think more of what it is, is that I'm at least somewhat more selective about what I shoot. I used to just run a muck shooting everything around me. To be honest, that produced a high percentage of crumby shots. So now I still just shoot what catches my eye, but it has to be in a more profound, and emotional way. But, I don't think it's premeditated. I just react to what pleases me, and I think that's where the consistancy you mention comes through.

Now, I've been described as a lot of things. Intense, quick tempered, even unapproachable By some that don't really know me! But lyrical is a first!!!! I'm really just a big softy way deep down in my knower(heart).

Chris :wavey:
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Anderson on September 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Beautiful!
A classic fall scene with an awesome creek!
No changes from me, print it proud!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments
Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on September 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Beautiful image Chris, the light and colors really pop. Really like the comp as well, all around great image IMO. :toast:
Registered on June 30, 2008, 203 Posts, 2641 Comments
Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on September 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM
I really cant recall seeing a bad shot from you in quite awhile. It must be those wild bunch films guys you hang out with. Lovely yellows and greens painted throughout and it would seem a nice place to shoot, then pull out a eno hammock, a book, and just relax.

Well done
Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM
This is beautiful Chris! Wonderful color and fantastic comp! A real pleasure to look at and enjoy. Excellent work Chris!
I just got back from the Lake Superior area last night and the north woods are really starting to look like fall. This shot really makes me look forward to it.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on September 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Another winner from here, Chris. This is just so inviting. Makes me want to be there right now. :toast:
Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 16, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Just a gorgeous Eastern Sierra autumn scene. Makes me not only feel like I'm there, but makes me wish I was there capturing this! I know it's a popular spot, but the beauty of nature trumps. Excellent all the way around from capture to processing. Great work!

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments