Mangrove Madness

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 19, 2011746 views19 comments

A stormy sunrise in the Florida Keys. The mangrove on the left is a Black Mangrove while the one on the right is a Red Mangrove. Only a madman would have braved the no-see-ums this morning for a picture. My friend shooting with me said we will never sell a picture from this morning for less than $1500. They were even biting my eyelids when I blinked. I also had a nice acrobatic slip and fall that killed a 5d2 and 24-105. Second camera death this year. Thank goodness for insurance.

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19 comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on December 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

sweet bro - great leading elements, wonderful cloud, very nice arrangement of shapes within the image frame

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on December 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM

I appreciate the leading lines, both in the foreground and in the sky, however ultimately this doesn't really stand out to me - especially when compared to your other mangrove work. I know I know.. that's kinda harsh considering the mosquito bites and broken camera you suffered through to get it, but c'est la vie..

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM

I like this for its unconventional comp, interesting foreground, and beautiful sky.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 20, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Interesting landscape, the sky is just gorgeous. Nice job dealing with the exposure.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on December 20, 2011 at 12:48 AM

no nits or gnats from me. very nice. with all the broken cameras on NPN, one wonders if the insurance companies scout NPN and up the premium if one is a NPN member?

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on December 20, 2011 at 3:40 AM

Nice comp, Paul. Looks like some of the coastal mangrove scenery around where I live. Sorry to hear about your camera, I can totally relate as I lost mine to the ocean too. Nice drama in the sky.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on December 20, 2011 at 4:40 AM

I like the dark mood here, Paul. The composition is wonderful and the sky fits the scene perfectly.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

great comp and mood. no nits here.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on December 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

No-see-ums suck! Awesome foreground shape, looks like the profile of a giant no-see-um about to bite your...

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on December 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Wonderful combination of elements and sky. Nice imaging, Paul. RIP 5D2.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 20, 2011 at 6:57 PM

I remember this from FB Paul. I actually like this a lot. I really like the way the clouds and foreground mirror each other, and the soft light gives it a really nice atmosphere. Glad you have insurance!

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by dean hebert on December 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

Great shot, I love the FG! I wonder if evening out the brightest part of the sky on the horizon would make the main elements standout even more?

Registered on August 4, 2010, 70 Posts, 1132 Comments

Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on December 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Nice story Paul. Also a very nice image. What some people will go through for a picture!

Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM

Paul,

I'd have to say a complex image of nature (foreground formations (limestone???) the mangroves and the weather/sky/clouds/light.) All those things combined for a simply and wonderful image of nature. A big, bold sky, yet subdued by your purposeful composition. I think this is wonderfully crafted.

Sorry to hear about your camera. Have you ever shot with Steve Sieren? ;-) If he ever reads this he'll know...

Lon

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

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 21, 2011 at 1:56 AM

I find this a powerful image. Good use of the shapes in the foreground to echo the dramatic sky.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

I knew this was yours from the thumb! Love it--great warm-cool dichotomy, interesting subject.

Don't know about the $1500 though--you might have more luck with $1495

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Montgomery on December 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Love the leading line, the cloud conrast and the elements really draw me into th shot. I think this would be a cool B&W one too with all the clouds and foreground. Well done.

Registered on January 14, 2011, 23 Posts, 26 Comments

Comment posted by Wade Hardy on December 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Sweet shot! Nice leading lines to the mangroves and sky. everything works really well together.

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on December 27, 2011 at 10:05 PM

Wow, can't believe I missed this one. It's fantastic! Every element in this excellent comp is working together to accentuate those trees. Lots of feel and mood. I quite like it.

Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments