Primordial

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 26, 2011233 views15 comments

I thought this scene had a very raw feel to it hence the title. Some areas in the upper half of the frame may seem oversharpened but it's actually ice crystals on the dark rock. I'm working on an uncalibrated display right now so hopefuully the colors aren't too far off.
NIK Color Efex applied to enhance the mood I'm wanting to express.

Thanks for looking.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 26, 2011 at 4:33 PM

That's a beautiful, well-crafted shot Bruce! Great comp as well, and the light has a nice soft glowing quality.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on November 26, 2011 at 5:17 PM

I love the reds in this...they contrast nicely with the white water texture...
Really beautifully captured!
Jaymes

Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 26, 2011 at 6:11 PM

It is a very nicely composed and lit image. I like the way the falls is tucked in among the rock, trees, lichen, and leafs.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 26, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Very nice Bruce. The light and color here is looks great! This really is a beautiful place.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on November 27, 2011 at 12:16 AM

Nicely done!! There's a lot to like in this comp...lacey falls...ice... leaves and moss. The center, yeah, a bit bright. But, gosh...so much good ...congrats! (Boise F..?) Ken S

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 27, 2011 at 1:49 AM

Bruce,

Like Ken, I think there is so much to like - and love about this image. I love the contrast of colors with the rusty autumn colors against the stark white of the falls and also the hint of mossy greens. This also has a bit of a dreamy mood to it. I'm wondering though and hoping you have some additional variations? It's like I almost want to see an ever so slightly wider view - something to include more of the leaves, rock and moss at the bottom and right. But I like what you've presented here.

the only minor nit/suggestion would be to clone/crop the bright eye magnets above the mossy log at the very top. Minor, but does pull the eye.

Nicely done on the processing.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 27, 2011 at 3:25 AM

I agree with Lon--i really like the subject and colors here, the top mossy log is nicely tied in to the leave covered rocks by the falls. It does feel a bit 'cramped' to me--would like a bit more on the sides--but overall it's a winner.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on November 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM

Nice comp Bruce. I love the mossy log at the top. You also handled the bright whites in the water well which is something I always struggle with.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

An almost dreamy image. I really like the mood created here.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Wonderful composition, colours and timing.

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Wade Hardy on November 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Beautiful scene. the scattered leaves add a really nice touch. I sort of wish there was a little more detail in the water, but that's extremely minor.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

The rich color and silky water are simply gorgeous. The comp feels a bit tight on the right and I want to see more there, but this is beautiful as presented.

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Comment posted by Joe Abounader on November 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

One of the best waterfall scenes I've seen of late. I think you've kept it simple, focused on a couple of elements, the water and the fallen leaves, and it worked. Excellent work.

Registered on June 15, 2011, 14 Posts, 58 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Oh, boy! You really dialed in all the great aspects in this one, Bruce. Very expressive and appealing image. Primordial to me in the pristine, "untouched landscape" look that it has.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

This is absolutely gorgeous Bruce. The dof and detail mind blowing and the water movement is so very cool. Did I mention the light? wow. What is your equipment? I need to get out of Florida for a day or so

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