Dreaming

I don't guess I saw Morris' image so this idea is new to me. Honestly, it's not resonating very much. The undelying image looks great, but the haze is really hindering my enjoyment of it. Just my .02 of course... Kudos, however, for trying something new!

I understand Bill, this is an acquired taste, not everyone's cup of tea (can't think of any more useful metaphors). But I think that was Morris's point. My one and only college photo professor said we needed to be both technically proficient (I probably get a "C" on that one 'cause guys like Marc keeping wrecking the curve for us mere mortals) and take risks with our expression to increase creativity. This was an attempt at the latter.

I applaud your effort at something different and new, Russ! And you know, of course, that I'm going to like it.
Some days the contrast is just not there. They may not be as appealing as when the light is grand, but they are an accurate representation of the conditions at the time. I like the subtleties this brings and how I am forced to look longer and harder to understand it.

I tend to like shots with haze or fog in them. I like the image, but I think it will not appeal to every one.

Very creative, Russell! I Iike the ethereal mood. It works for me. You made the most of the
adverse weather.

I like the composition, but I am not convinced by the processing. I think there is something in a photograph that needs to be initrinsically there. It can't be added by processing. I don't want to sound purist, elite or arrogant. I have been trying to my own rescue shots by processing, trying some effect filters. It looks deceivingly good initially, but i have learned that such shots do not stand the (my) test of time. I hope I am not sounding too negative here, and I hope you excuse my excursion into my opinions that I formed from my own experiences with my own images. Feel free to contact me by mail to deepen the discussion. The least thing I want is to make the impression that my opinion is the quality filter through which other peoples work needs to pass.

This one doesn't quite grab me either. I think this type of haze might work if there was something to lead the eye through it, like a canyon or stream running from near to far. As is, the subject is all distant and the haze magnifies the flatness.

Interesting attempt at something different. I like the glow from the aspens and how that contrasts with the dark lines of the evergreens. The dreamy aspect is definitely there, but I don't think it all comes together here. Looks like something to keep working on.

Thanks guys, this kind of reminds me of a conversation I once had with my sister who attended an exhibit for an artist who was known for being very controversial. I asked why she would even waste her time. She is very accomplished and is currently a professor in Rome, so I valued her opinion. She explained that even though this exhibit didn't appeal to her particular tastes, art should always provoke an emotional reaction, and it doesn't always have to be affection. Looks like this image achieved a legitimate purpose, even if, quite frankly, it isn't my personal favorite.